Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, AIR 2.5.3 Mailstop 34, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5449

N -- INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT POC Contact Donna Guenther, AIR-2.5.3.4, (301) 342-3937/Contracting Officer, Steve A. Nickle, (301) 342-3937. The Naval Air Systems Command is seeking sources for the manufacture and installation of the Carrier Aircraft Inertial Navigation System (CAINS II)(AS/ASN-139) ''A'' kits for the C-2A(R) aircraft. The CAINS II will replace the current attitude heading reference system (AHRS). Background: The C-2A(R) aircraft is key to aircraft carrier battle group logistics and other fleet support worldwide. A reliable Navigation suite isessential for the Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) mission. CAINS II integration will follow and complement a global positioning system (GPS) installation, utilizing the existing 1553 data bus; a second Control Display Navigational Unit (CDNU) for control; and two Navigation System Interface Units (NSIU). Sources responding must have the capability to (1) manufacture/produce approximately thirty-eight (38) C-2A(R) aircraft ''A'' kits and (2) capability to install the ''A'' kits and the government furnished equipment ''B'' kits. The ''A'' kits will consist of the hardware (racks, brackets, wiring harnesses, shelves, etc.) necessary to install the GFE ''B'' kit. The ''B'' kit includes, but is not limited to, two (2) AN/ASN-139 CAINS II; one (1) CDNU; two (2) NSIUs, as well as any peculiar support equipment necessary to accomplish the installation of the CAINS II equipment. The Navy will provide a technical data design package (TDDP). The ''A'' kits will be manufactured in accordance with the Navy provided TDDP. Anticipated delivery requirements are 12-13 kits per year beginning Feb 1997 through Sep 1999. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated for the manufacturing of the ''A'' kits. The TDDP will be current as of the anticipated completion of a Navy technical evaluation of the initial C-2A(R) CAINS II installation which is expected in early 1997. The CAINS ''A'' kit will require a validation (VAL) of the Navy prepared airframe change (AFC) Technical Directive (TD). The VAL kit will consist of the initial contractor manufactured ''A'' kit and installation of GFE ''B'' kit. The aircraft with the installed VAL kit will be operationally evaluated (OPEVAL). It is anticipated the OPEVAL will be performed at Patuxent River, Maryland during Sept-Nov 1997 timeframe. Results from the OPEVAL may require the TD and the TDDP to be enhanced/modified. Upon completion of the OPEVAL and any enhancements/modifications, the potential contractor must be capable of retrofitting the remaining thirty-seven (37) C-2A(R) aircraft with the ''A'' kit and GFE described. It is anticipated that installation will be accomplished through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity time and materials contract through the use of field teams at NAS North Island and NAS Norfolk and postured for travel to Japan. Installations are anticipated to begin December 1997 through October 2000. Knowledge/experience working in a Navy maintenance environment is necessary. It is currently anticipated that squadron organizational ''O'' level maintenance personnel will prepare the aircraft for this modification (removal and replacement of panels and other ''O'' level maintenance actions). The approximate value of this potential contract is $7 million. Sources responding should provide information concerning key management/program personnel and a resume of previous experience/evidence of capability to perform. All timeframes identified above are anticipated. Information requested is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. Please forward your responses and comments to Mrs. Donna Guenther, Naval Air Systems Command, AIR-2.5.3.4, Mailstop 34, Patuxent River, MD 20670-5449. (0124)

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