SPECIAL NOTICE: SOURCES SOUGHT CH-53K Phase II This is an amendment to the original Sources Sought Notice and is posted to update the requirement. Disclaimer: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.205(c). THE SOURCES SOUGHT SERVES AS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER POTENTIAL VENDORS ARE CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN. ALL RESPONSES RESULTING FROM THIS SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE ASSESSED AND CONSIDERED IN THE GOVERNMENT’S ACQUISITION STRATEGY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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 ANOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Requirement: The Naval Air Warfare Center - Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, FL intends to sole source support production, fabrication, installation, integration, verification, authentication, documentation and delivery of the following CH-53K Flight Training Devices: 2F243-2 CH-53K Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) #2 based on CH-53K aircraft Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) lot 3 configuration, Qty 1 2F243-3 CH-53K CFTD #3 based on LRIP lot 3 configuration, Qty 1 (Option) 2F243-3 CH-53K CFTD #4 based on LRIP lot 3 configuration, Qty 1 (Option) 2F243-3 CH-53K CFTD #5 based on LRIP lot 3 configuration, Qty 1 (Option) 2F249-1 CH-53K FTD #1 based on LRIP log 3 configuration, Qty 1 (Option) The scope of this action also includes spares, special tooling, support equipment, test equipment, training equipment/services, non-recurring and recurring engineering associated with engineering changes, publications, technical data, logistics support, installation of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and facilities, and assembly, test and delivery of the Training Systems. The Government intends to procure the above training devices for the United States Marine Corps CH-53K Heavy Lift program under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-19-G-0029) Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (SAC), a Lockheed Martin Company, Stratford, CT (Cage: 78286). In support of this effort, these training devices may be procured via one or multiple contract actions. The Government is seeking information on the availability of potential comparable sources to provide the above listed training devices. Responses to this sources sought will be utilized to ensure no comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. Place of Performance: The training devices listed above shall be delivered to MCAS New River, Jacksonville, NC. Contract/Program: The Government awarded SAC the Systems Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract in 2006. Additionally, the Government awarded SAC a modification to the SDD contract for four System Demonstration Test Article (SDTA) aircrafts in 2013. As such, SAC has been the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the CH-53K weapon system since its inception. SAC was also the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the legacy H-53 fleet. SAC is the only source qualified to provide these training devices. SAC owns the drawings and technical data, as well as possesses the technical skills and equipment used for training system development. Eligibility: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7025 (Information Technology Input/Output and Storage Devices). Potential Subcontracting Opportunities: Small business interested in providing support for this effort are encouraged to contact Sikorsky's Small Business Liaison Office Point of Contact. Ms. Martha L. Crawford Supplier Diversity Manager / SBLO (203) 386-3241: Phone
[email protected]: e-Mail Submission Details: Interested sources shall submit their written technical capabilities to provide the supplies and associated support described above. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact including name, phone number, and email address. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email, using the subject line “CH-53K Phase II Sources Sought Inquiry” to Lisette Behmke (
[email protected]) in an electronic format that is compatible with MS Word with a copy to Robert Orozco (
[email protected]), no later than 12pm EST on Monday, 20 April 2020. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Any questions should be direct to Lisette Behmke (
[email protected]) or Robert Orozco (
[email protected]).