SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Weapon System
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2022 5:30:14 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA8641 PRES ALFT DIR AFLCMC WV WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7108 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7108
- Solicitation Number
- WVS-SAOC-INFO-REL1
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2022
- Point of Contact
- Melissa Hobley, Contracting Officer, Kevin Daigle
- E-Mail Address
-
Melissa.Hobley@us.af.mil, kevin.daigle.3@us.af.mil
(Melissa.Hobley@us.af.mil, kevin.daigle.3@us.af.mil)
- Description
- The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program Management Office (PMO) is working toward acquiring a replacement Weapon System (WS) for the aging E-4B, National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Updated capability needs and operational requirements have potentially altered the viable technical solutions for SAOC. The associated requirement from the classified System Requirements Document (SRD) is available upon request to appropriately cleared companies (see instructions provided below to request draft SRD excerpt). As a result, the Government is willing to consider used commercial derivative aircraft. Additionally, the Government intends to continue to pursue a full and open acquisition strategy for the entire weapon system using a very large platform. It is anticipated that EMD will result in 2-4 modified EMD aircraft, associated ground support equipment, and a SAOC WS production design. ------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of Request for Information (WVS-SAOC-INFO REL2-006) is to solicit further information to help the Government develop the program acquisition strategy requesting�industry feedback on: Production aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Schedule Design technology readiness levels� ------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this posting (WVS-SAOC-RFI3-SRD) is for the SAOC PMO to�release�a fourth draft�System Requirements Document (SRD) via classified media to interested companies holding the appropriate facility clearance. �We are�requesting feedback from Industry on the following topics: Identification of any requirements with ambiguity or that lack the needed clarity and completeness, and any recommended changes Identification of requirements that limit design solutions or could add unnecessary risk across the program and recommended changes Missing/incomplete requirements in Section 3 of the SRD ------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #4 is to provide industry with insight into the Government�s current plans in support of the SAOC Acquisition.��The Government is providing updates on the following topics. Acquisition Strategy Schedule Aircraft Planning ------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #5 is to provide industry with insight into the Government�s current plans.� The Government�is providing updates on the following topics and industry�is requested to provide�feedback as applicable:� Acquisition Strategy Updates Acquisition Schedule Aircraft Acceptability Criteria Evaluation Content & Criteria CLIN Structure Incentive Structure ------------------------------------------------------ Request for Information (RFI) #6 -The Government is providing updates on the following topic�and industry may provide feedback as applicable:�� � � � 1. Capability and General Topic Questions for Industry ________________________________ The purpose of this�Request for Information (RFI) #7 is�to�provide industry with insight into the Government�s current digital program strategy and requirements, and to solicit industry feedback.� Industry responses will be used to continue maturing the Government�s approach to executing SAOC as a Digital Program.�� ________________________________ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #8 is to engage industry on topics related to Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the SAOC program. The Government would like information from industry regarding their T&E approach to better formulate an Integrated T&E strategy.� ________________________________ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #9 is to provide a�draft of the EMD Statement of Work (SOW) to�industry for feedback while the SAOC PMO continues with�efforts to complete sections and resolve�disconnects. ________________________________ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #10 is�to�release�a�draft�System Requirements Document (SRD) via classified media to interested companies holding the appropriate facility clearance. ________________________________ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #11�is to notify industry of a SAOC RFP update.� ________________________________ The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) #12 is to provide industry with a general update on the SAOC Program.� ________________________________ The purpose of this�Request for Information (RFI) #13 is�to�provide industry with the latest draft Development SOW for comment.�
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/10cb590b60fc43c083076e11c3811ea7/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, USA
- Zip Code: 01731
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 01731
- Record
- SN06290035-F 20220407/220405230059 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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