The Government seeks potential sources to deliver engine compartment FOD screens for the H-53E aircraft.

Request for Information (RFI): H-53E Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Screens - 1.0 Description The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office, announces its intention to procure: H-53E Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Screens. The FOD screens are intended to reduce the number on engine stalls and removals due to FOD ingestion while not becoming a significant performance degrader. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336411 and the proposed federal supply code (FSC) is 1520. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued 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 request for information does not commit the Government to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Further, the GOVERNMNET 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 RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of interested party. 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 Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this website for additional information pertaining to this requirement. INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. - 2.0 Background The H-53E aircraft engines are susceptible to engine fires largely due to FOD ingestion. There are certain airspeed/power setting combinations that lead to #2 engine exhaust backflow and ultimately lead to overheating and fire. Eliminating the ability of FOD ingestion into the engine compartments will reduce/mitigate engine fires reducing the overall safety risk for the H-53E community. - 3.0 Requested Information The Government seeks potential sources to deliver engine compartment FOD screens for the H-53E aircraft. As a result of this RFI, NAVAIR expect to receive a capabilities statement from each interested respondent which details how their product meets the intent of the requested product. Potential sources would be required to accomplish the following tasks in support of this effort: Must meet H-53 operational requirements per applicable specifications and MIL standards Assuming we can tolerate up to a 2% performance reduction and no more than 8 inches of water pressure drop at 29.65lb/sec airflow in addition to the Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS) losses The entire system (EAPS, Inlet, and FOD Screen) must be able to meet T64 series engine inlet distortion and inlet recovery requirements per engine model specification E1284. Provide from a system solution perspective, an outline of the development concepts that ensures maximum utilization of infrastructure and platform integration elements that already exist. The FOD screen should be removable (mission kit) such that full engine performance can still be achieved while not increasing the risk FOD (i.e. loose fasteners, mesh screen inadequacy) Past and/or current experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies and procedures. Familiarity with integration of components on Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft platforms. 4.0 Responses Data Markings. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share an interested 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 Letter in Intent (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 concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. In order to receive classified information pertinent to this RFI, responding parties must submit an unclassified capabilities statement electronically, to Ms. Dorothy Smith (Dorothy.smith@navy.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 10/5/2016. The capabilities statement shall include the following information to verify credentials (do not submit classified information): - 1. An UNCLASSIFIED description of the proposed solution - 2. CAGE code and Classified mailing Address - 3. POC the receive additional information or clarification - 4. POC to permit NAVAIR to obtain additional data to support analysis - 5. Describe your company's ability to manage and secure up to SECRET information. Record of Receipt. Responding parties must submit a record of receipt of the classified information, to Ms. Dorothy Smith (Dorothy.smith@navy.mil) by 5:00 PM EDT ) 10/5/2016. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting unclassified data must be received no later than 5:00 PM EDT ) 10/5/2016 to the following address - NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: DOROTHY B.SMITH (AIR, 2.3.4.3.3) 21983 BUNDY ROAD BLDG 441 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 Ms. Smith's phone number is (301) 342-1063 and the email address is Dorothy.smith@navy.mil. It is requested that the response, regardless of its classification level have a page limit of 25 pages, and must be in English. DO NOT SEND ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION VIA UNCLASSIFIED EMAIL. Classified information (up to SECRET) shall be in compliance with current DoD directives and procedures (i.e. DOD 5200.22-M, SECNAV M-5510.36, DOD 5200.01).