Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.3), Patuxent Naval Air Station, Bldg 2272, Lexington Park, MD 20670

D -- D-COTS/NDI SOLUTION TO S-3B MISSION COMPUTER UPGRADE DUE 073098 POC LT Verry, Phone (301) 757-5244, Air-2.3.2.1.1 E-MAIL: verrytj.jfk@navair.navy.mil, verrytj.jfk@navair.navy.mil. Potential Sources Sought. This is not an Request for Proposal (RFP.) Potential sources are being sought for a Firm Fixed Price contract to support S-3B Mission Computer Replacement. The Naval Air Systems Command, Maritime Surveillance Program office is seeking a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Non-Developmental Item (NDI) solution for the S-3B Viking's integrated mission computer upgrade. The technology sought should minimize any redevelopment and non-recurring engineering and must give the S-3B the capability to accomplish all missions with the exception of Acoustic ASW. It must be an open architecture with growth capacity, provide the capability to do data fusion in a windows-type environment, drive color displays and interface with all existing S-3B avionics and peripherals. The mission computer software is currently being rewritten in the ADA programming language. If possible, the intent is that this operational mission software should be used with any mission computer replacement, however, we will welcome alternative solutions. In order to stay ahead of obsolescence issues, a first article would have to be available within 6 months after a contract is awarded. Approximately 75 installation units would be procured, with installs to complete not later than FY04. It is intended that this computer must be supportable throughout the life of the S-3B aircraft to 2015 including parts and support. Companies desiring to be included on a source list for this potential procurement should express interest in writing to: NAVAIRSYSCOM, Attn: Lt Thomas Verry, Air 2.3.2.1.1, Bldg 2272/ Suite 155, 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547 or facsimile (301) 757-5230/5284 or email VerryTJ.JFK@Navair.Navy.mil. Offerors possessing the capability to perform the requested work are invited to submit a summary of their capabilities and descriptive literature addressing the above technical areas. The statement of capability should not be longer than 10 pages and should include relevant background and experience, with contract numbers, names and phone numbers of contracting office and technical officer POCs. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to issue a request for proposal or award a contract as a result of this request. Any further procurement action for this project will be the subject of a future announcement. The Government will not reimburse the respondent for any cost associated with information submitted in response to this request. Firms responding to theis synopsis should indicate their size status. The Navy reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside or use of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Practices for above system upgrade based on responses to this notice. (0170)

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