Research and Development/Engineering Support Services for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) Sonobuoys - N00019-20-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0023

INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air-Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) located in Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source contract to ERAPSCO for continued Engineering Support Services (ESS) and Research and Development (R&D) on AN/SSQ Sonobuoys managed by the Air ASW Systems Program Office (PMA-264). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 days after Sources Sought Notice Date. 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. PROGRAM BACKGROUND ERAPSCO is currently the provider of ESS and R&D for PMA-264 AN/SSQ Sonobuoys, and is the incumbent contractor for these efforts. The current Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) number is N00019-15-G-0008 and consists of both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) orders. The current BOA expires on 31 May 2020. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Performance of this effort requires the contractor to have access to classified information up to and including SECRET. The contractor's facility must be approved by the Defense Security Service to process and maintain classified material at the SECRET level. The contractor must have computer information systems approved at the SECRET level. Businesses should be compliant with Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level III with regards to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, and project management). The proposed acquisition will include a Conflict of Interest Solicitation provision and Contract Clause as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5. ELIGIBILITY The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AC64. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Requirements: The ESS will be on qualified designs of the AN/SSQ-36, AN/SSQ-53, AN/SSQ-62, AN/SSQ-77, AN/SSQ-101, AN/SSQ-113, and AN/SSQ-125 Sonobuoys. R&D efforts may include non-recurring engineering (NRE) associated with active and passive sensor improvements such as increased sonobuoy life, additional depth selections, improved passive (DIFAR) performance, and integration of digital telemetry, encryption, and communications upgrades. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Interested parties may submit a capability statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Only Capability Statements received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of the Notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action base upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of deterring whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements should be pertinent and specific in the technical/management/business area under consideration, on each of the following: A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base, statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is for the purpose of becoming the prime offer, or to inquire about subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss the material submitted. A description of your company's past experience and performance on efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract number, organizations supported, indication of whether a prime or a subcontractor, contract values, Government Point of Contact (POC) with current telephone number, a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the services described herein. Include information on major subcontractor or suppliers to be used. Security: Statement regarding capability to be compliant with SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMMI) Level III with regard to software development and system integration (hardware, software, testing, project management). Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. Statement regarding ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements relevant to classified information. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel which should address current hires available for assignment to this effort, possible subcontracting/teaming arrangements, and strategy for recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. Any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability. Provide documentation of the company's ability to begin performance without delay upon contract award projected in September 2020. Estimated Period of Performance is 60 months. Written responses shall be no more than 15 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. Responses to this Notice shall be sent via e-mail to the contract specialist listed on this Notice. Submissions must be received by the contract specialist and contracting officer listed on this Notice no later than 15 calendar days after the date of this Notice. Questions regarding this sources sought must be emailed to the contract specialist and contracting officer listed in this Notice. Please do not inquire via telephone. Responses transmitted by any other means (e.g., by telephone, telefax, mail, etc.) other than those transmitted by email will not be considered. All responses must include the following information: Company Name, Cage Code, Address; Company business size under NAICS Code 334511; and POC name, phone number, fax number, and email address. 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. Place of Contract Performance: Contractor's Facility, 4868 E Park 30 Drive Columbia City, IN 46725-88