Naval Underwater Active Multi-Ping (NUAMP) sonobuoy systems for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - NAS Patuxent River, Maryland N00019 in support of Program Manager Air, Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems and Sensor (PMA-264), Program Executive Office, Air, ASW, Assault, and Special Mission Programs (PEO(A)), hereby issues the following Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) to ascertain the level of interest of potential vendors desiring to contract for the manufacture of Naval Underwater Active Multi-Ping (NUAMP) sonobuoy systems. The NUAMP sonobuoy system consists of six (6) separate sonobuoys that cover seven (7) different frequency band widths. The NUAMP performance specification can be obtained upon request. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is released pursuant to FAR 15.201(e). It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or assurance that an RFP will be issued in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Interested parties are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties expense. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements in order to be eligible for award. Program Background: The original production effort for the NUAMP sonobuoy system was completed prior to 2005. As the sonobuoy systems were depleted the Chief of Naval Operations began an initiative to re-capitalize the program. At that time, the NUAMP sonobuoy technology was obsolete and required new design. The current NUAMP program was started in 2013 with a sole source contract being awarded to the ERASPCO Joint Venture as a re-capitalization effort. During the interceding years, ERAPSCO produced test articles and prototype systems that met the Governments requirements. Requirement Statement: The Government seeks white papers regarding capabilities of past and/or similar experience and technical approach to the NUAMP production effort. In addition, the Government requests industry's assessment of the most efficient and cost effective method of executing this effort. The response should include: (1) qualification efforts required to meet the Naval Air Airworthiness qualification standards; (2) manufacturing capabilities for producing NUAMP Sonobuoys at the rate of 42 units of each type per year; (3) evidence of past and/or similar experience; (4) an attached tier one schedule (Microsoft Project) showing the timing of events from contract award to delivery of the first NUAMP sonobuoys to the Government. Industry is also encouraged to describe the benefits or risks associated with inclusion of production options and recommendations on contracting approaches that provide a best value to the Government while minimizing risk to the selected contractor. Special Requirements: Access to classified information is required. Eligibility: The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5845. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. RFI Purpose and Limitations: The Government's intent is to better understand the current, state-of-the-art capabilities and strategies to determine the best solution. Industry feedback is vitally important and the Government will be receptive to any and all ideas. Proprietary information is neither solicited nor prohibited; however, if submitted, it should be appropriately marked. Please limit formal white paper submissions to no more than 20 pages, to include cover letter. In addition five attachments consisting of briefing slides, pre-printed commercial brochures or sales literature may be included. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. All items must be in Microsoft Office 2003 (or later) or Adobe PDF format and should be free of all computer viruses. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives or Performance Specifications. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the sam.gov website. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor beta.sam.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Multiple awards may be pursued depending on industry response. All questions and industry responses shall be submitted via email to Naval Air Systems Command, Jessica Dean, Contract Specialist, email address: jessica.l.dean38.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses must be received no later than 5:00PM Central Time Monday, 20 September 2021 and be in compliance with all applicable Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DOD and Federal policies. All material submitted in response to this RFI must be unclassified and properly marked. Submissions will not be returned. RBC, Inc. provides Contractor Support Services (CSS) to PMA-264. RBC employees will help form the requirements and RBC therefore will not be allowed to bid on the Engineering Services at either the prime or sub level.