Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.4), 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

16 -- TECHNOLOGY INSERTION INITIATIVE FOR REPLACEMENT OF LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEMS (LOX) POC Contract Denise Farmer at FarmerDM@Naviar.Navy.Mil or (301) 757-6943 The Aviators Oxygen Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD is pursuing a technology insertion initiative that will replace Liquid Oxygen (LOX) systems in existing naval aircraft through the use of Molecular Sieve Type On-Board Oxygen Generating Systems (OBOGS). THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. There is no solicitation available at this time. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to obtain information from sources who feel they are capable of providing engineering, technical and logistics support services in the following functional areas: OBOGS system design, system integration, system installation, and outyear support. Responses to this sources sought synopsis should be in the form of a technical approach that outlines processes needed to ensure that all aspects of a systems engineering methodology are used in the execution of the program. As a minimum, system design should include processes such as technology trade-off studies, supportability, reliability, maintainability etc. System integration should include processes for investigating interfaces with current aircraft systems (plumbing, wiring, cooling, etc.), design for maintainer, etc. System installation should include processes to develop resources needed to completed installation (e.g. personnel knowledge, skills, training, experience required, installation time requirements, etc.) The platforms under consideration for LOX replacement at this time are; C-2A, KC-130T, TC-130G, C-130T, KC-130J, C-130J, EA-6B, F-14A, F-14B, F/A-18 (series aircraft BUNO 164195 and below), S-3B, E-2C, TE-2C, TA-4J, T-2C, F-5E, F-5F, and T-38A. It is requested that all interested parties submit a capability statement/documentation (under 15 pages) specifically addressing the technical approach to be taken to satisfy Statement of Work tasking, potential teaming arrangements, related past performance, general corporate information, and their business size. TELEPHONERESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING(i.e. fax, e-mail, or letterhead). All responses will be kept confidential and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for any proposal preparation costs associated with responding to this synopsis. Proprietary data in the responses will be protected where so designated. All responses shall be submitted by 12:00 P.M. (Noon) Eastern Standard Time on 01 September 2000. All responses must be submitted to the Naval Air Systems Command, Attn: Denise Farmer, Code: AIR-2.4.2.5.1, Bldg. #2272, Suite 347, 47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547, E-mail address: FarmerDM@navair.navy.mil; Telephone Number (301) 757-6943; Fax Number (301) 757-6995. Posted 04/26/00 (W-SN448768). (0117)

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