KC-130J AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training Software Application and License

1. GENERAL This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Navy KC-130J Program Office is seeking a Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training Software Application and License to provide support for the NAVAIR KC-130J aircraft utilized by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). This effort consists of delivery of the Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Virtual Reality Application and associated license(s) for the KC-130J engine to be used in the training of USMC KC-130J students at the Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training (CNATT) Detachment at Little Rock AFB (LRAFB), AR. This sources sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 611519. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. 2. BACKGROUND The NAVAIR KC-130J program currently provides support for the Rolls Royce AE2100D3 engines. Initial Power Plant student training for USMC is conducted by CNATT at LRAFB. A requirement exists to provide an AE2100D3 engine VR training application to augment the existing Power Plant courseware and curriculum. 3. INFORMATION REQUESTED The following items are required as part of the Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training Software Application and License: On-site installation and set-up of the app on the equipment, if required Initial training on how to optimize the value of the app, if required License activation code - timed key code for duration of the license Software technical support - during normal business hours Software updates - revisions/versions Upload of specific training modules as they become available - self-guided modules Ability to link between multiple VR sets (local and distant) if cellular network provided Ability to link with a certified AE2100D3 Instructor (enrollment and payment separate) Please submit two copies of your response in an executive summary format not to exceed 20 pages. If your response includes information you consider proprietary, please mark the information in accordance with regulatory guidance. Please do not include company brochures or other marketing type information. Include the following: 3.1 Corporate Information a. Company's name and address. b. Company's point of contact including email address and phone number. c. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided. d. General corporate information. 3.2 Specific Sources Sought Information Requested a. Ability to provide a Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training Software Application and License. b. Access to current technical manuals and source data plus notice of all updates as applicable for the AE2100D3 engine c. Experience in providing Rolls Royce AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training Software d. Ability to conduct on-site classroom and hands-on-training for AE2100D3 Virtual Reality (VR) Training for Government personnel in engine related aircraft operation, maintenance and safety proficiency. 3.3 Specific Commercial Information Requested a. Are any of these items/services Commercial Items per FAR 2.101(b)? YES NO b. If YES to #3.3a above are these items available is a PUBLISHED Catalog/Price List? YES NO c. If YES to #3.3b above can you supply us with a copy of your Price List? YES NO d. If NO to #3.3a above - if these items are not currently in the commercial market place, will these items be available in the commercial market place in time to satisfy the government's delivery requirements on this project? YES NO e. If YES to #3.3a above can you provide UNREDACTED commercial sales history, listing in catalogs or brochures, known established price list to commercial market place, availability or announcement to the general public? YES NO f. The Government, and the Government only, must determine not only if an item is commercial but also if the commercial prices are fair and reasonable. This is usually accomplished through proof that commercial market forces have driven the setting of the commercial price. Such proof would describe the commercial market acceptance of the price or, more plainly, invoices proving that the item has been sold commercially at like prices, for like quantities. Is your company willing and able to provide such proof, if the government determines it is needed to verify price reasonableness? YES NO 4. RESPONSES Inquiries regarding this Sources Sought shall be addressed to Stephanie Savage at stephanie.savage@navy.mil and Kristina Johnson at kristina.m.johnson@navy.mil Email all information in response to this sources sought to Stephanie Savage and Kristina Johnson, or fax to their attention at (301) 342-8138 or (301) 757-5928, or mail to Naval Air Systems Command, Building 442, Attention: Stephanie Savage AIR 2.3.5.2.5, 21936 Bundy Road Patuxent River, MD 20670. Responses are due by close of business 4 January 2020.