Sources Sought Synopsis for C-17 Engines

This is a sources sought synopsis. The Agile Combat Support Directorate (ASC/WNWK) anticipates issuing, on or about June or July 2011, a solicitation for continued production of up to 150 C-17 aircraft engines with associated data and support equipment. The planned ordering period for the delivery order contract to be issued as a result of this solicitation is FY12 through FY16 . This acquisition is a follow on to the current sole-source Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract currently being performed by Pratt & Whitney (FA8626-07-D-2073). A re-procurement data package is not available. The purpose of this synopsis is to determine whether any competitive sources exist. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336412. Please indicate the number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,000 for this category and a determination of small business status. Respondees shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The offeror must: (1) possess or demonstrate the ability to possess program management, manufacturing capabilities, engineering, financial, contracting, and quality assurance personnel; (2) possess or demonstrate the ability to possess the material, engineering, factory and flight test equipment, physical facilities; (3) be a responsible contractor with demonstrated aircraft systems responsibility; (4) be capable of delivering F117 or other designated engines for the C-17 aircraft starting in FY13; and (5) include in their response to this synopsis evidence of these capabilities. The current contractor, Pratt & Whitney, has met the above requirements satisfactorily. The point of contact for this action is ASC/WNWK, 2145 Monahan Way, Bldg 28, WPAFB, OH 45433-7142. The Program Manager is Capt Abigail Ono, ASC/WNWPA; the C-17/F117 Engine IPT Technical Lead is Dan Ferree, 937-255-7696. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Jackie Owens, ASC/WNWK, (937) 255-7839. The Center/MAJCOM ombudsman is Mr. Howard E. Marks Jr, ASC/AQ, 1755 10th St., Bldg 572, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630, Telephone: 937-255-8642, Fax: 937-656-7193, Email: Howard.Marks@wpafb.af.mil. If any potential source has questions or concerns about this particular acquisition, please direct all comments to Ms. Countess Taylor at (937) 255-3552 and/or Ms. Jackie Owens at (937) 255-7839. Technical Objective: The engine is intended for use on a subsonic transport aircraft and designed for operation with fixed area exhaust nozzles for both gas generator and fan duct. It must be FAA certified in accordance with FAR Part 33 criteria. It must be compatible with the C-17 transport aircraft and meet the technical performance characteristics. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. This is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate their size, particularly if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, a HUB zone small business concern, a minority institution, and should also indicate if the firm is foreign-owned. Foreign firms are not authorized to participate at the price contractor level.