Modification of all configurations of the AH-64E Guardian Aircraft for compatibility with the addition of the Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUMT-X) modification.

The United States Government (USG) Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), Huntsville, Alabama is seeking sources with innovative approaches in the modification of all configurations of the AH-64E Guardian aircraft to be compatible with the addition of the MUMT-X, Manned Unmanned Teaming modification. Additionally, this requirement includes incorporation of MRFI functionality on MUMT-X configured aircraft as well as Interoperability Profile compliance. This effort is inclusive of all logistical support, technical services, and systems project management in determining the impact to training, publications/interactive electronic technical manuals and technical data in order to ensure all software and hardware considerations are addressed at the appropriate phase of the design. USG-ACC-RSA seeks qualified vendors to provide plans, procedures, design information, and reports addressing all or any part of the requirements or discussion points detailed above. Additionally, USG-ACC-RSA is seeking sources with a strong background, history and/or past performance in streamlining and facilitating rapid acquisition, addressing obsolescence, and enhancing USG-Contractor relations. Responders shall provide their performance history and back it with evidentiary data. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide substantiated evidence of their capabilities and successes in the areas cited above. The AH-64A/D/E technical data packages are held by The Boeing Company. Vendors are encouraged to submit written notification of their interest, qualifications, and technical concepts to Geraldine Williams, Contracting Officer via Email at geraldine.williams.civ@mail.mil. The submission of this information is solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations or an invitation to reimburse contractors for either effort or the associated cost to respond, or for any information provided. These costs remain solely the responsibility of the responding contractor. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) site for additional information pertaining to this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above listed services are invited to submit a response within fifteen (15) days after release of this sources sought request. Follow-up discussions may be conducted with respondents. It is desirable that data be received with unlimited rights to the Government. Nevertheless, we recognize that proprietary data may be included with the information provided. If so, clearly mark such proprietary information and clearly separate it from the unrestricted information as an addendum. Technical questions concerning this announcement may be submitted via Email to Christa C. Bird at christa.c.bird.civ@mail.mil . If you have any contractual questions concerning this opportunity please contact Marie T. Lamb at marie.t.lamb.civ@mail.mil or Geraldine Williams at geraldine.williams.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.