C-40A Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU)   3

PURPOSE: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), this notice is being issued as a Request for Information (RFI). In accordance with market research requirements and solely for informational and procurement planning purposes, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) of the Program Executive Officer (PEO) Air ASW, Assault & Special Mission Programs (A) is seeking information on industry sources capable of providing sixteen (16) Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU) part number 2233000-916 in support of the C-40A aircraft as described herein. The Government anticipates that Teledyne Controls, LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), will be the prime contractor for this effort based on its ownership of the OEM technical data necessary to perform the requirements, but the Government will consider other responsible sources if a capabilities statement is submitted as requested below.

REQUIREMENT: The upcoming effort will consist of providing sixteen (16) Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU).

SUBMISSION: Responsible sources may submit a capability statement to be considered by the agency. The capability statement must include a detailed approach evidencing the ability to accomplish this effort for a seamless inclusion into the C-40A program schedule. Additionally, the capability statement must include a detailed approach describing the source's possession of or access to the OEM technical data necessary to accomplish this effort.

This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal, is not to be construed as a commitment to procure any items/services, and does not imply or promise that the Government intends to award a contract vehicle as result of this announcement or in response to any capability statements received. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Respondents are responsible for all expenses associated with its response and the Government will not provide any form of compensation for or reimburse any costs incurred in its preparation. Submissions are not to exceed five 8.5 x 11 pages with one inch margins printed in Times New Roman or Courier New 12-pt font. One electronic soft copy shall be delivered to the Government POC in Microsoft Word or PDF format no later than 6:00PM EST on 28 April 2020.

All submissions should include RFI Reference Number, company, address, CAGE code, and DUNS number, a point of contact with a phone number and email address, and business size status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) relevant to your company's response (i.e., large business, small business, certified 8(a) concern, veteran-owned, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc.). Responses to this RFI may NOT be submitted via facsimile. Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided if request for return receipt is included with the response, but submissions will not be returned.

All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Part 15.207. However, classified data should not be provided. If respondent believes that a complete response would require inclusion of proprietary information, please notify the Government POC immediately. Summary papers failing to comply with the above instructions or containing impertinent information may not be reviewed. Note: If the interested party is a foreign concern or if a US interested party has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required.

SUMMARY: As stated above, this is NOT a request for Proposal. This announcement constitutes a RFI/Sources Sought led by PMA-207. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. If a draft and/or solicitation are released, it will be synopsized on https://beta.sam.gov. It is the potential offer's responsibility to monitor the site for the release of any follow-on information. No phone or email solicitation with regard to the status of the RFI will be accepted.

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to the Government point of contact identified herein.

Contracting Office Address:
21936 Bundy Road, Building 442
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670
United States