SOURCES SOUGHT
70 -- GPS WAYPOINT SEQUENCE BUILDING SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR F-5 AIRCRAFT
- Notice Date
- 7/24/2023 5:46:46 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-1545 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20670-1545
- Solicitation Number
- N00421GPS
- Response Due
- 7/27/2023 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/11/2023
- Point of Contact
- Kristin Nelson, Catrina Vitez
- E-Mail Address
-
kristin.a.nelson13.civ@us.navy.mil, catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil
(kristin.a.nelson13.civ@us.navy.mil, catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Description
- Background The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-226 Specialized and Proven Aircraft, Adversary Integrated Product Team (IPT), is considering procurement of an updated Global Positioning System (GPS) Waypoint Sequence Building software program to replace the current program in use, which operates on Windows-XP and has fallen into obsolescence. The GPS Waypoint Sequences are created in the software program, exported as a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file, transported to the aircraft with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, and then uploaded to the cockpit display unit (CDU). Two (2) different CDU variants are used across F-5 aircraft. They are form-fit-function equivalents of one another, but they have different internal components and utilize different operating systems. A new GPS Waypoint Sequence Building software program will operate on a standalone (no internet connection) Government-furnished Windows-10 computer and export sequence data as a CSV file that is compatible with both versions of the CDU. That file will be transferred to the aircraft via an secure digital (SD) or Micro-SD card. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to query industry for options to develop a new GPS Waypoint Sequence Building software program that operates on a standalone Windows-10 computer and exports sequence data as a CSV file that is compatible with both CDUs currently in use in F-5 aircraft. Size Status The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511, size standard $34 million, Custom Computer Programming Services. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7H20, IT and Telecom - Platform Products: Database, Mainframe, Middleware (HW, Perpetual License Software). Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any potential set-aside basis. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.� Furthermore, this Sources Sought does not seek to solicit proposals and NAVAIR will not accept, review, or reply to any formal or informal unsolicited proposals regarding this future requirement. Interested parties shall be advised that any resources or costs attributed to the response of this Sources Sought will not be reimbursed by the United States Government (USG) and that these costs relating to any Sources Sought responses will be the sole responsibility of the interested Party.� Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.� If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on http://www.SAM.gov.� It is the responsibility of the potential Offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this foreseen, future requirement. Requirement Statement The Contractor shall provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and notional schedule for development of a new GPS Waypoint Sequence Building software program that is compatible with both CDU variants. The program shall export sequence data as a CSV file and transfer it to the aircraft via SD or Micro-SD card. The program will allow the user to do at least the following: Edit individual GPS waypoints Build and save multiple sequences consisting of user-defined GPS waypoints Choose to preview the selected sequence(s) over satellite maps and/or flight charts The Contractor shall describe its methodology to provide periodic updates to the software program�s GPS database. The Contractor shall recommend a USB-to-SD/Micro-SD converter as part of its notional solution. Non-recurring engineering (NRE) shall include incorporation of Application Security and Development (AS&D) and other applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and will scan the software program for known vulnerabilities using Nessus Tenable or a similar program in accordance with Security Content Application Protocol (SCAP) requirements. The Contractor shall provide details of its hardware testing capabilities to aid development of the new sequence-building program and can expect to have access to a Government-furnished computer, both CDU variants, and relevant technical data after receipt of award. The Contractor�s ROM shall include on-site support for validation and verification of software installation. Schedule information shall define component or system lead-time After Receipt of Order (ARO). Anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) NRE is anticipated to be completed no more than six (6) months from the date of receipt of award. The software installation schedule is To Be Determined (TBD) based on proposed solutions from industry. The anticipated total PoP is twelve (12) months from the date of receipt of award. Estimated Quantities The Government requires a software installation package for four (4) stand-alone Windows-10 computers. Capability Statement Requested Capability statements in response to this Sources Sought must be electronically submitted in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to Ms. Kristin Nelson at kristin.a.nelson13.civ@us.navy.mil and Mrs. Catrina Vitez, catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil. The deadline for capability statement submission is 27 July 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT. It is requested that interested, capable, and qualified vendors submit a capability statement (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point font minimum). The statement must address, at a minimum, the stated requirements as described above, and: 1. Provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, to include; Company Name, mailing address, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, telephone number, fax number, and email address;� 2. Briefly identify your company�s experience in performing work of similar size and scope. 3. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small Business concern, Veteran-owned Small Business Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns or Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. 4. Company Business Size, CAGE code, DUNS Number, Office location(s), annual revenue history, include number of employees, statement indicating business size and, if company is small, small disadvantaged business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone), or 8 (a) business; 5. All data received in response to this sources sought, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will not be returned. Classified material shall not be submitted. 6. If your company intends to team with a qualified subcontractor, please provide an explanation of your company�s ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract performance. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2020-O0008 Revision 2, the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the Delivery Order in the case of a contract for Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. 7. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks? Summary THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify sources that are currently capable or interested in providing a solution for the F-5N/F GPS Waypoint Sequence Building software program requirement. The information contained within this Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. At this time, the USG has not made a commitment to procure and goods and/or services; therefore, this Sources Sought shall not be misconstrued as a Government commitment or authorization for the USG to incur costs or distribute imbursements.� All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DISCLAIMER. This sources sought announcement is published for informational purposes only and utilized as a Market Research tool. This is not a solicitation. 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 notice is strictly voluntary. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. Solicitations will occur through the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov. The Government will use the responses to this announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objective, including determining set-aside opportunities.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
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