Lebanon A-29 GPS Interface Modification

Lebanon A-29 GPS Interface Modification Solicitation Number: Notice Type: Sources Sought Posted Date: 26 Feb 2021 Response Date: 15 days Set Aside: N/A Classification Code: 336411- Aircraft Manufacturing NAICS Code: 336411 - Aircraft conversions Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/ Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate (WAB) Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Interested vendors are encouraged to check this site often to view any updates and additions. The Government is interested in providing as much information as possible to interested vendors. If there is a particular document or specific information an interested vendor would like to see included in the Bidder's Library, please send that request to the Points of Contact identified herein. PLEASE NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SOLICITING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME. NO CONTRACT WILL RESULT FROM THIS POSTING. 1.0 DESCRIPTION: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding contract. The USG is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources and subcontracting opportunities, firms that may possess the expertise, capabilities, experience and necessary data to competently and competitively respond to all requirements to provide Lebanon A-29 GPS Modification for a Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS) with the Lebanon Armed Forces (LAF). The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this acquisition has not been determined. 1.1 BACKGROUND: The Lebanon A-29 program is an FMS program executed and funded by a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This requirement is a line item on a current FMS LOA. The Lebanon A-29 program is seeking to implement onboard GPS signal acquisition integration/improvements, which may interface with one or more of the already installed GPS sources on the A-29 Lebanon platform The Lebanon Armed Forces (LAF) aircraft, designated as the A-29 Lebanon aircraft, is a non-developmental aircraft procured from Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). SNC is presently subcontracting to Embraer, who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for their A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The Lebanon aircraft is a single-engine, turboprop, fixed-wing aircraft, with tricycle style, retractable landing gear, tandem two-place pressurized cockpit with ejection seats, capable of operating from semi-prepared air fields and employing various munitions from North Atlantic Treaty Organization compatible hard points. The scope of this effort is to integrate the Novatel GAJT-AE-N-PS equipment and associated antenna, as provided by the USG, to interface with the onboard A-29 Lebanon equipment and systems. Technical manuals and airworthiness certification documentation updates may be required based on the design and modification of the A-29 Lebanon aircraft. A Service Bulletin may be required to implement required changes to the A-29 Lebanon aircraft, and to update the Aircraft Specification, Computer Based Trainer (CBT) specification, and other contract documents. 1.2 REQUIREMENTS: The contractor, in its response, shall provide information concerning its expertise and capabilities for the potential integration of a Novatel GAJT-AE-N-PS solution, as furnished by the US Government, onto the A-29 Lebanon aircraft. The effort includes detailed integration, test, certification, training, and updating of technical manuals and other required documentation for modification of the A-29 Lebanon with the GPS interfacing system. Additionally, the effort shall support validation and verification testing of the solution with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio) to include A-29 technical data, GPS subsystems data, proposed solution technical data, integration of proposed solution and other support required to permit successful test completion with AFRL. TASKS: Integrate the USG-provided Novatel GAJT-AE-N-PS GPS interfacing equipment and associated antenna to connect with GPS and other A-29 subsystems. The integration and installation of the USG-directed GPS interfacing solution shall occur in Lebanon with the LAF maintainers providing primary hands on installation labor The Novatel GAJT-AE-N-PS and applicable antenna will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Consider and recommend rapid integration and provide timing for delivery and rapid fielding of the solution Identify any impacts/considerations to interfaces and impacted subsystems as a result of the integration Recommend appropriate Design Reviews and Configuration Audits as well as a Modification Planning Review as part of this effort Develop a change specific certification plan and a draft Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC) in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516C. Identify airworthiness certification impacts for integration of the GPS interfacing solution. Generate all necessary airworthiness certification required products for compliance assessment IAW MIL-HDBK-516C Identify hardware/wiring & potential affected software requirements for any integration required to implement the solution Identify changes to current Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Identify A-29 integration constraints, including (but limited to) space limitations, structures, flying qualities, EMI/EMC, and electrical loads Identify any applicable impacts to any identified impacted systems, which could include A-29 Aircraft OFP, GPS software/firmware, or other subsystems As required and/or requested, sponsor a technical interchange meeting (TIM) with AFRL to ensure that successful virtual testing is supported. Assure required contractor involvement/tech support at any AFRL test event As required, sponsor Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), with with USG and USG-provided equipment manufacturers, to facilitate tech data interchange for integration Identify any A/C assets or subsystems required to test and install this modified integrated GPS solution Identify, report, and draft technical publications changes required to implement the integrated solution Identify, report, and draft required sustainment tasks and procedures to operate and maintain the integrated solution Submit an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) with costs that can be implemented in Lebanon using LAF direct labor. The ECP would be issued under a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Development of a Service Bulletin based upon the approved USG Configuration Control Board (CCB) Provide applicable/required airworthiness artifacts identified by Airworthiness Determination Form (ADF) and Certification Basis to support USAF airworthiness certification for the integration of the USG-furnished equipment and associated antenna Provide acquisition and shipment to Lebanon of all hardware, software and SB installation kit to accomplish OCONUS field installations (other than GFE supplied Hardware) Provide a field service team, in Lebanon, to assist the Lebanon Armed Forces maintainers to complete the OCONUS aircraft modifications and associated post-mod ground testing in Lebanon. 2. CAPABILITY SURVEY: 2.1 Company Response Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. The results of this market research will allow the USG to make a determination as to whether this effort will be a sole source, full and open, full and open after exclusion of sources, or small business set-side acquisition. It is advised that you provide a sufficient response to all capability questions to allow the USG to appropriately assess your capabilities. Any information submitted by respondents to this SSS is strictly voluntary. This SSS does not constitute a RFP or an Invitation for Bid. SSS issuance does not restrict the USG's ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this SSS. Direct and concise responses are required and should clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements, including joint ventures, should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this SSS. 2.2 Business Information In response to this SSS, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page URL: Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411. Size standard: $32.5M. Based on this NAICS Code, state your company business size. If you are a Small Business (SB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SOB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB), please explain whether your company would be capable of meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Small Business (Yes/ No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Large Business (Yes / No) System for Award Management (SAM) Registered (Yes / No) All prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be awarded a DoD contract. The Government believes the NAICS code for this acquisition is 336411. If you do not agree, please suggest a NAICS code and provide your rationale. The NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company's capabilities, should be included in the company's NAICS code listing in SAM. 2.3 General Capability: Describe briefly the elements of your company and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects (no more than five examples) similar in purpose and/or complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). Include your company's responsibility/role as a prime and/or subcontractor on each of these projects. Describe your specific capabilities of working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts in the past and registration with the U.S Department of State for import and export of materials. Describe your experience with supporting aircraft in accordance with Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), or equivalent requirements and providing support personnel who are FAA-certified (or equivalent). Describe any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the USG in forming an acquisition strategy. 3.0 ADMINISTRATION An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate concerns during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential sources should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential sources are invited to contact AFLCMC's Ombudsman with serious concerns only: Col Sean Tucker, AFLCMC/AQ 1790 10th Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7630 Tel: 937-785-5512 Fax: 937-785-7916 sean.tucker.1@us.af.mil Interested parties who believe they can provide the required Lebanon A-29 GPS interface integration solution may respond by submitting their response to the above questions in paragraphs 2.2, Business Information and paragraph 2.3, General Information, via email. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Please submit all responses related to this notice, via email, to cassi.ballinger@us.af.mil by 4:00 PM (EST) 15 days after the release of this document. The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSS or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection FAR 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal costs, of the FAR. Companies responding to this SSS are advised that participation does not ensure involvement in future solicitations or contract awards. The USG shall not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this SSS. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this SSS. A point of contact that can speak for the responding company should be identified to support further USG inquiries as well as explanations that might be needed with regard to the information provided. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for proposal. Responses shall be limited to 25 pages, 8.5"x 11"pages, in English, 12 point font, Times New Roman, and 1 inch margins. The response shall be provided in searchable ADOBE ACROBAT (.pdf) format. 4.0 Contracting Office Address: Attn: Kimberly Conley - Building 556 2275 D Street Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7218 United States kimberly.conley.3@us.af.mil 5.0 Potential Places of Performance: Hamat Air Base, Lebanon Beirut Lebanon