SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Sources Sought Synopsis - Expendable Countermeasure Systems
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD, 20670
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-21053-06
- Response Due
- 11/17/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/2/2006
- Description
- This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. The following information is provided to assist the Naval Air Systems Command in conducting a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential vendors who have knowledge or potential capability of Expendable Countermeasure systems that will increase the amount of expendable countermeasures currently employed on F/A-18 aircraft. This system must work in conjunction with the current ALE-47 system. This system must meet all current specifications and be ready for Test and Evaluation within 18 months. The vendor must possess the skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required to successfully provide a system including associated hardware, engineering and production support services. Based on a review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. It is requested that interested business submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating their ability to meet and execute the requirements set forth in the Specifications listed above. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following through prior/current corporate experience demonstrating understanding, through similar experience of: (1) countermeasure systems; (2) possesses a valid DOD security clearance to at least the SECRET level; (3) possesses an approved classified storage facility (SECRET level); (4) design and systems engineering , design verification, first article and qualification testing; (5) planning, coordinating and conducting tests to prove system performance , and; (6) system integration, manufacturing and delivering of hardware; (7) company profile to include number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code and a statement regarding current small business status; (8) resources available such as corporate management, facilities and manning to be assigned to the project; (9) statement on whether your interest in this Sources Sought is to be the prime contractor or are you seeking subcontracting possibilities. All responses and questions to this announcement shall be submitted to the following: Edward.Weisser@navy.mil or at Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272, 47123 Buse Rd, Unit IPT, Suite 453, Attn: Mr. Edward A. Weisser, AIR-2.2.1.1.3, Patuxent River, MD 20670, no later than 17 Nov 2006. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any appropriate small business programs. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Synopsis. This Synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.
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