Sources Sought for Engineering, Modification, and Support of V-22 Pratt and Whitney Auxiliary Power Unit

Sources Sought for Engineering, Modification, and Support of V-22 Pratt and Whitney Auxiliary Power Unit 1.0 Introduction The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault (A), V-22 Joint Program Office (PMA-275) is seeking sources to provide non-recurring engineering, reliability/sustainability improvements, test, repair and modification, logistics support, training, obsolescence management, spare and repair parts, support equipment, and procurement in support of the commercial Pratt and Whitney Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) system on the V-22 aircraft. 2.0 Disclaimer THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE FINAL REQUIREMENT WILL BE DEFINED UNDER A FORMAL RFP. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT AT THIS TIME SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) WEBSITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. 3.0 Background The V-22 aircraft configuration includes the commercial Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) system manufactured by Pratt and Whitney. Historically, the Pratt and Whitney APU system and support have been contracted as Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) under commercial contracts with the aircraft manufacturer, Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office. For improved affordability, the V-22 Program is seeking to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to contract directly with Pratt and Whitney; however, the Government will consider responses for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Tasking will consist of non-recurring engineering, reliability/sustainability improvements, test, repair and modification, logistics support, training, obsolescence management, spare and repair parts, support equipment, and procurement in support of the commercial Pratt and Whitney APU system on the V-22 aircraft. The requested information is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources who have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, rights to technical data, and knowledge required to support the requirement. The Government does not possess the technical data rights to conduct a competition for the efforts contemplated under this sources sought. Respondents will need to provide component licensing agreements that clearly demonstrate their ability to obtain access to technical and engineering data/resources needed to fulfill the requirement herein. 4.0 Eligibility The applicable NAICS code is 336413 with a Small Business Size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1680. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size (see paragraph 5.0). 5.0 Requested Information Interested parties must first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) with supporting documentation required to obtain authorization to receive Government Furnished Information (GFI) associated with this effort. GFI shall be provided to interested sources upon authorization. The LOI shall include the following information to verify credentials (DO NOT submit classified information): 1. An UNCLASSIFIED description of the respondent's general capabilities to support this effort to include, the facility clearance for the CAGE code and licensing agreements with OEM to allow access to technical and engineering data/resources required to fulfill the requirements herein. 2. CAGE code, DUNS Number, and mailing address 3. Business size. Indicate whether Contractor is a Large Business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. 4. POC information and mailing address to receive the GFI package 5. POC to receive additional information or clarification 6. POC for non-disclosure agreements (NDA) 7. Signed GFI NDA 8. Blank Copies of Respondent's NDA to give to an NDA Negotiation POC if that is so desired (see Paragraph 5.0 Data Markings for more details) 9. Describe Contractor's ability to manage and secure classified information After receipt of the GFI, NAVAIR expects to receive from each respondent an UNCLASSIFIED Full Response with capability summary, which contains a detailed description of the respondent capabilities to perform on the V-22 aircraft Pratt and Whitney APU system to include but not limited to: non-recurring engineering, reliability/sustainability improvements, test, repair and modification, logistics support, training, obsolescence management, spare and repair parts, support equipment, and procurement of specific Pratt and Whitney APU system parts. Each capability summary should include at a minimum: 1. Description of the Contractor's approach and experience with performing the identified tasks on Pratt and Whitney APU system. Include specific relevant technical and management experience performed in the past five-years with applicable contract numbers. a. Development, manufacture, and modification and testing of Pratt and Whitney V-22 APU system and/or associated software and firmware; b. Non-recurring engineering and logistics efforts in support of the Fleet Readiness Center-East (FRCE) repair and modification of Pratt and Whitney V-22 APU system, development of technical data, training of FRCE artisans, and delivery of support equipment and components for validation and verification; c. Procurement of the Pratt and Whitney APU system and/or associated hardware, software, and firmware, to be provided as GFE to V-22 mod/retrofit lines and/or trainers, including spare or repair parts; d. Obsolescence management efforts, including but not limited to obsolescence trade studies, obsolescence component testing, and Bridge buys or Life-of-Type buys ; e. Support to in-service operational and test V-22 aircraft; f. Engineering/technical/integration support, engineering investigations, service life assessment support, service life extension support and studies. 6.0 Responses Data Markings. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share a respondent's information both within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data-Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions (both the LOI and the full response) must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign owned, controlled or influenced (FOCI) concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. Letter of Intent (LOI). Responding parties must submit an unclassified LOI, not to exceed six single-spaced pages to Ms. Alyssa Perna, alyssa.perna@navy.mil no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 12 October 2018. Record of Receipt. Responding parties must submit a record of receipt of the GFI package to Ms. Alyssa Perna, alyssa.perna@navy.mil within 2 work days of receipt. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting data must be received no later than 15 calendar days after receipt of GFI package to the following address - NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: Ms. Alyssa Perna, (AIR-2.3.3.2.6) 47123 BUSE ROAD, BLDG 2272, SUITE 155 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 Provide full response via two hardcopies and two CD ROM with electronic media that is Microsoft Office 2010 compatible. It is requested that the response have a page limit of 25 pages, and must be in English. Classified information or material SHALL NOT be submitted. 7.0 Questions Questions regarding this sources sought can be directed to Ms. Alyssa Perna, alyssa.perna@navy.mil. 8.0 Summary 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.