SOURCES SOUGHT
15 -- V-22 Performance Based Logistics (PBL)
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272, 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, Maryland, 20670, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- N00019-16-R-0001
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2016
- Point of Contact
- Bobbie Jo Goddard, Phone: 3017571674
- E-Mail Address
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bobbie.goddard@navy.mil
(bobbie.goddard@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought for V-22 Performance Based Logistics (PBL) 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 Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support for the V-22 major weapon system. 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 NOTICE. 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 V-22 is a globally deployed long-range tiltrotor aircraft. The program of record includes 360 MV-22, 50 CV-22, and 48 Navy CMV-22 variants. The CV-22 retains 88 percent airframe, 100 percent propulsion, and 23 percent avionics commonality with the MV/CMV-22. The PBL effort is currently being performed under contract N00019-09-D-0008. Bell Helicopter and The Boeing Company are the current incumbent joint PBL providers. The objective of the PBL contract is to procure a sustainment support structure that provides optimal support to the end item, to include Peculiar Support Equipment, while balancing operational capability and affordability. The PBL contract shall provide the preponderance of the V-22 logistics support requirements including but not limited to: in-service engineering and logistics support; maintenance planning and supportability analysis; sustainment obsolescence and configuration management; support of technical data; training and trainer support; and site activation and facilities support. The prospective company is expected to show a demonstrated ability to meet the entirety of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements (see paragraph 5.0 for information on obtaining the Government Furnished Information (GFI) package which includes the PWS). 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 1520. 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 first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) with supporting documentation required to obtain authorization to receive GFI associated with this effort. GFI shall be provided to interested sources upon authorization. The LOI shall include the following information to verify credentials (do not submit classified information): •1. An UNCLASSIFIED description of the respondent's general capabilities to support this effort. •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 to receive the GFI package •5. POC to receive additional information or clarification •6. POC for non-disclosure agreements (NDA) •7. Signed GFI NDA •8. Blank Copies of Respondent's NDA to give to an NDA Negotiation POC if that is so desired (see Paragraph 5.0 Data Markings for more details) •9. Describe Contractor's ability to manage and secure classified information After receipt of the GFI, NAVAIR expects to receive from each respondent an UNCLASSIFIED Full Response with capability summary to include the following: •1. Description of the Contractor's approach and experience with performing these tasks to satisfy the PWS requirements and to provide PBL support for all V-22 aircraft variants (i nclude specific relevant technical and management experience performed in the past five (5) years with applicable contract numbers): •a. Provide sustainment support for the V-22 weapon system. •b. Provide sustainment support for aircraft trainers, simulators, and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) as outlined in the PWS. •c. Pursue solutions to V-22 Fleet top maintenance and reliability degraders. Maintenance degraders have a direct impact to mission readiness; therefore, finding solutions that translate to corrections of deficiencies will greatly enhance the ability to achieve overall program objectives in the PWS. •d. Provide V-22 logistics support requirements to include: in-service engineering and logistics support; obsolescence management; maintenance planning and supportability analysis; support of technical data; training and trainer support; site activation; facilities planning and sustainment of PSE. •e. Work with the V-22 Fleet Support Team (FST) and other Government activities to reduce the requirement for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, in an on-going effort to reduce maintenance man-hours per flight hour (MMH/FH). •f. Pursue aircraft and component changes that would, if incorporated, improve the maintainability of the aircraft. 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 (both the 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 owned, controlled or influenced (FOCI) concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. Letter of Intent (LOI). Responding parties must submit an unclassified LOI, not to exceed six single-spaced pages to Ms. Bobbie Goddard ( bobbie.goddard@navy.mil ) no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 16 December 2016. Record of Receipt. Responding parties must submit a record of receipt of the GFI package to Ms. Bobbie Goddard ( bobbie.goddard@navy.mil ) within 2 work days of receipt. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting data must be received no later than 15 calendar days after receipt of GFI package to the following address - NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: Ms. Bobbie Goddard (AIR- 2.3.3.2.4 ) 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 Ms. Bobbie Goddard ( bobbie.goddard@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.
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