Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

A -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION POC Contact, Sandra Frazier, Phone (703)604-2119 The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) is seeking information that may lead to a future acquisition of Sidewinder AIM-9M/9S Missiles. The current acquisition approach for acquiring AIM-9M/9S missiles is through a component break-out strategy. NAVAIRSYSCOM has separate contracts for procuring each of the main components of the missiles through a component break-out strategy. NAVAIRSYSCOM has separate contracts for procuring each of the main components of the missle, e.g., the Guidance and Control Section (GCS), target detector, (AOTD), Warhead, Rocket Motor, Safe and Arming Device (S&A), Fins and Wings. NAVAIRSYSCOM is conducting a market investigation to determine industry's interest in changing the acquisition strategy to an all-up round approach. The approach being looked at would require the separate delivery of each of the components that make up the missile rather than delivering missiles to customers in an all-up round configuration. Using this approach the contractor would not receive credit for delivery of a missle until the customer receives all of the components that make up a missile. The approach would also consider having additional line items for spare components. The government is the design agent for the AIM-9M/9S and maintains a technical data package (TDP) that consists of several thousand drawings and specifications. Under the all-up round apprach being investigated, the government is looking into the feasibility of transferring responsibility to the contractor for maintaining the TDP during the course of the contract and receiving an updated package at the conclusion of the contract effort. In the area of configuration management the government has historically retained Class I and Class II Engineering Change Approval authority in addition to approval authority over Critical, Major, and Minor deviations and waivers. NAVAIRSYSCOM is interested in industry's comments and innovative ideas on how to approach both configuration management and TDP maintenance under an all-up round strategy. NAVAIRSYSCOM is also interested in knowing what would be the minimum quantity of missiles per year required in order for industry to have an interst in participating in an all-up round competitive buy. Firms or sources interested in receiving the Government's formal Request for Information (RFI) concerning the above should contact by mail, Contracting Officer, NAVAIRSYSCOM, AIR-2.2.3.2.1, Ms. Sandra Frazier, 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 2243-5120. You may also contact Ms. Frazier by facsimile at (703) 604-3063. The TDP is available for review by interested parties who have approved security clearances. Appointments must be made to review the TDP package by calling Pamela Davis (PMA-259H-2) on (703) 604-2100 X5542 on the east coast or by contacting Tammy Johnson NAWC China Lake (619) 939-8488 on the west coast. Interested sources will be provided a copy of the RFI on a first come first serve basis and are invited to review the RFI and provide responses no later than 07 March 1997. A Government and Industry conference will be held on or about 20 Feb 1997 at NAWC China Lake at the Michelson Laboratory. Questions concerning the RFI should be submitted in writing by Close of Business on 14 Feb 1997, to NAVAIRSYSCOM, AIR-2.2.3.2.1, Ms. Sandra Frazier, 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22243-5120. It is desired but not required that RFI responses be limited to ten (10) pages. Sources will not be reimbursed for providing responses; therefore, the Navy will accept them in whatever form they exist. Responses will not be considered as proposals, and neither this announcement nor the RFI should be construed as a request for proposal. All information contained in the RFI is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding to the government. Proprietary data submitted in response to the RFI will be protected when so designated. Respnses should include the name and telephone number of a point of contract having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with government representatives. All correspondence concerning this RFI should refer to NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20025-97. -- NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20025-97. (0035)

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