SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- CNS/ATM II - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 10/13/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Material Command, AFLCMC/HB - Hanscom, 11 Barksdale Ave Bldg 1614, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, 01731, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01731
- Solicitation Number
- FA873016R0006
- Point of Contact
- Mr. John F. McGowan, Phone: 7812255006, Michael Cunningham, Phone: 7812255415
- E-Mail Address
-
john.mcgowan@hanscom.af.mil, Michael.Cunningham.1@us.af.mil
(john.mcgowan@hanscom.af.mil, Michael.Cunningham.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TRD TRD TRD TRD TRD TRD SOW RFI CNS/ATM II Commercial, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Notice Type : Sources Sought Synopsis : This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research effort to determine industry availability of commercial and/or non-developmental item (NDI) civil Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance /Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), navigation safety, and Next Generation Air Transportation System (NEXTGEN) avionics products for use by multiple aircraft platform System Program Offices (SPO) or other Government entities. All of the products shall be certified or certifiable by a Civil Aviation Authority or Department of Defense certifying authority and meet the requirements stated in the Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs). Due to the nature of the unique and highly specialized devices, services will also be offered from the vendors for the integration of CNS/ATM equipment into the user's platforms. CNS/ATM refers to the processes and capabilities supporting flight-certified avionics equipment (communication, navigation, and surveillance) required for DOD aircraft to safely operate and coexist with civilian aircraft in the national and international civil airspace. Respondents to this RFI must consider the ability of their products to meet technical compliance standards per the attached Technical Requirements Documents (TRD). It is understood that some capabilities and functions may not be currently available to support TRD requirements. If the proposed product is anticipated to be compliant in the future, then your response should include the proposed products' current and anticipated final capabilities and functions; and a timeframe when the final product will be compliant. The Government can then plan for possible future contracting action with your company. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. Description of action: The CNS/ATM office, an organization responsible for DOD aircraft compliance with federally and internationally mandated directives for operations in ICAO and NAS domains, anticipates awarding individual Firm Fixed Price (FFP) indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts for at least one of five product lines. The objective of this RFI is to identify avionics equipment and services to perform the following functions: Communications : Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems capable of providing Inmarsat Aero H+ service; Inmarsat Swift Broadband (SBB) service; or Iridium service, IAW the applicable TRD attached. Navigation : Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) or Precise Positioning Service (PPS) Military GPS Receiver capable of providing Instrument Landing System (ILS) precision landing capability; Area Navigation (RNAV) and Required Performance Navigation (RNP) capabilities; and Position Source Outputs to support Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out, IAW the applicable TRD attached Surveillance: Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) v7.0 equipment with one or more of the following capabilities: (1) TCAS v7.1 (2) Hybrid Surveillance (3) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) In Airborne Surveillance and Separation Assurance Processing (4) ADS-B In report generation transponder equipment. Transponder equipment with one or more of the following capabilities: (1) Mark XIIA Mode 5 Level 2 (2) Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) In (3) ADS-B Out (4) Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) For each item offered, the following is required: A warranty period (duration of which will be negotiated with each respondent) An established Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process for return and repair of all defective products purchased by globally-located end-users Requested Information and Guidance for Responses: Respondents must identify whether their organization is a Large Business, Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) SB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) SB, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), or Minority Institution (MI). Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under this RFI are: 334111, 334210, 334220, 334290, 334310, 334418, 334419, 518210, 541511, 541512, 541330, 541519, and 928110. Responses must be submitted via e-mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format. The Government requests that the main body of the responses not exceed fifteen (15) pages, with a maximum of twenty (20) pages in supporting attachments. Additionally, a cover page, not counting toward the fifteen (15) page limit, may be included to describe the respondent's experience in the aforementioned areas of interest. It should be noted that all organizations awarded contracts must abide by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/Export Control restrictions placed on the items. Violations of these regulations are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. Submission of Proprietary Information Caution: The Government acknowledges that interested firms may not be able to respond to this RFI without disclosing information deemed to be "proprietary." Respondents must ensure that documents including proprietary information are marked properly. Data submitted in response to this RFI will be reviewed by DOD and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) personnel. It is the responsibility of the respondents to clearly mark submitted information with appropriate restrictive markings. All members of the government/contractor response evaluation team are obligated to protect information to the maximum extent permitted as required by the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. 1831 et seq., and other applicable statutes or regulations. In addition, Government members are obligated to afford protection under the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905. All support contractor members are required to protect the information by the terms of their contracts. The Government has also determined that all support contractor personnel have no organizational conflicts of interest that could adversely affect protection of the information. Please provide your response electronically. Responses to this RFI are requested on or before 13 November 2015. It is preferable that all responses be unclassified and reviewed to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities. In the event a response is classified, it must be coordinated with the points of contact (POCs) listed below before proceeding with delivery. All other responses and correspondence, related to this matter should be provided in the English Language and e-mailed (preferred), or mailed to: AFLCMC/HBAK, Attn: John F. McGowan, Contracting Officer, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2103. Questions concerning this RFI should be directed to John McGowan via email or telephone at john.mcgowan.4@us.af.mil, tel.(781)225-5006, or to Mr. Michael Cunningham at Michael.Cunningham.1@us.af.mil, tel.781-225-5415. Be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and DOD contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. Contracting Office Address : 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 01731 United States Place of Performance : HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts 01731 United States Primary Point of Contact. : John F. McGowan, Contracting Officer, John.McGowan.4@us.af.mil, Phone: 781 225-5006 Fax: 781 225-2431 Secondary Point of Contact : Michael Cunningham, Contract Specialist,Michael.Cunningham.1@us.af.mil: 781 225-5415 Fax: 781 225-2431
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