V-22 Production and Retrofit Integration, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), and Reliability/Sustainability Improvements

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 ongoing production and retrofit integration, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), reliability/sustainability improvements and continued expansion of the V-22 flight envelope on production and fielded V-22 aircraft, simulators and trainers. 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 Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office (JPO) has been the sole designer, developer, integrator, and producer of the V-22 Tilt-Rotor Aircraft since 1983. In order to support on-going production and retrofit integration, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), reliability improvements and continued expansion of the V22 flight envelope on production and fielded V-22 aircraft, simulators and trainers, the V-22 Program Office has utilized Basic Ordering Agreements with Bell-Boeing. The V-22 Program is seeking to establish a follow-on Basic Ordering Agreement with Bell-Boeing; however, the Government will consider responses for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for all or parts of the planned tasking. The requested information herein is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, rights to technical data, and knowledge required to support the requirement. The Government does not possess a complete production or retrofit technical data package for the aircraft. The objective of this action is to procure the following products and support for the V-22 aircraft: 1) Development, manufacture and installation of engineering change proposals for upgrades, forward fit and/or retrofit kits including, but not limited to, associated production assessments/life cycle analysis, non-recurring engineering, systems engineering, integrated logistics support, production support, prototyping, validation and verification of changes, development, validation and verification of technical publications/manuals/changes/directives, associated logistics impacts, testing of retrofit safety and test equipment changes, spare and repair parts for aircraft, subsystems, training simulators/devices, support equipment and related software efforts; 2) Software Development and Infrastructure Support related to systems and subsystems originally developed and integrated by the aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), including, but not limited to, avionics and vehicle management systems upgrades, training simulator/device upgrades, avionics support and any hardware upgrades required to implement software updates; 3) Testing, including but not limited to, bench testing, avionics system testing, qualification testing, characterization testing, airworthiness, ground and fatigue engineering, modeling and simulation, wind tunnel, ground and flight testing, data reduction and analysis of flight test data, technical publication source data, flight clearance recommendation and tactics development; 4) Obsolescence management efforts, including, but not limited to, obsolescence trade studies, obsolescence component testing and bridge or life-of-type buys; 5) Support to in-service aircraft including, but not limited to, engineering investigations, service life assessment support, service life extension support and studies; 6) Requalification efforts for subsystems or parts 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 submit (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 the OEM to allow access to technical data required to fulfill the requirements. 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 5. POC to receive additional information or clarification 6. Describe Contractor's ability to manage and secure classified information 7. An UNCLASSIFIED detailed description of capabilities to include the following: a. Description of the Contractor's approach and experience with performing the following tasks on V-22 aircraft, simulators and trainers. Include specific relevant technical and management experience performed in the past five (5) years with applicable contract numbers. 1) Development, manufacture and installation of engineering change proposals for upgrades, forward fit and/or retrofit kits including, but not limited to, associated production assessments/life cycle analysis, non-recurring engineering, systems engineering, integrated logistics support, production support, prototyping, validation and verification of changes, development, validation and verification of technical publications/manuals/changes/directives, associated logistics impacts, testing of retrofit safety and test equipment changes, spare and repair parts for aircraft, subsystems, training simulators/devices, support equipment and related software efforts; 2) Software Development and Infrastructure Support related to systems and subsystems originally developed and integrated by the aircraft OEM, including, but not limited to, avionics and vehicle management systems upgrades, training simulator/device upgrades, avionics support and any hardware upgrades required to implement software updates; 3) Testing, including but not limited to, bench testing, avionics system testing, qualification testing, characterization testing, airworthiness, ground and fatigue engineering, modeling and simulation, wind tunnel, ground and flight testing, data reduction and analysis of flight test data, technical publication source data, flight clearance recommendation and tactics development; 4) Obsolescence management efforts, including, but not limited to, obsolescence trade studies, obsolescence component testing and bridge or life-of-type buys; 5) Support to in-service aircraft including, but not limited to, engineering investigations, service life assessment support, service life extension support and studies; 6) Requalification efforts for subsystems or parts. b. Describe Contractor's knowledge of the design, structural loads, safety factors, aerodynamic and structural appraisal of fatigue effect databases, unique operational performance, maintenance and support characteristics of the V-22 aircraft. c. Describe Contractor's knowledge of the production engineering, established tooling and support equipment for fabrication and production of the V-22 aircraft necessary to support production integration efforts covered by the required tasking. 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 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. Full Response Submissions. Responding parties must submit UNCLASSIFIED full response submissions to the following address no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 02 November 2016. NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: Mr. Matt Brinkmann (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 Mr. Matt Brinkmann, matthew.brinkmann@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.