Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM) Inertial Navigation Element (INE) Engineering Services NSN: 1420-01-163-8424NT / PN: 750600-0003 and 750600-0004
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for a proposed contract action for Engineering Services (ES) for the Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM) Inertial Navigation Element (INE). This effort is contemplated to be Sole Source to the OEM, Northrop Grumman Services Corporation Cage: 06481, utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by 6.302-1(a)(2) only one responsible source. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force. This Market Research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge small business interest to determine whether or not this requirement can be competed and possibly satisfied with a Small Business Set-Aside.
1. Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD
2. PR#: TBD
3. Estimated issue date of solicitation: TBD
4. Estimated response date: TBD
5. For additional information contact: Troy Archie/AFNWC/PZNT/(405)739-8833
6. Contracting Office Address: 7220 Sentry Drive, Bldg.469, Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3303
7. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract issued with a one-year basic contract period and six one-year ordering periods.
8. Nomenclature/Noun: Engineering Services
9. NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services
10. Size Standard: $38.5M
11: PSC: R425, Engineering and Technical Services
12. NSN: 1420-01-163-8424NT
13. PN: 750600-0003 and 750600-0004
14. Application (Engine or Aircraft): Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM)
15. Description: This requirement is to provide recurring and nonrecurring engineering services required to sustain the ALCM INE identified herein, as determined by the Government. Services will include, but not be limited to, investigative engineering, feasibility and data analysis studies; prototype/engineering model fabrication and tests; logistics studies and analyses; software and hardware problem investigations and development of recommended corrective actions; laboratory testing and analyses; technical data package (TDP) development; development of engineering inputs preceding and supporting formal modifications; and air vehicle and component tests and analyses. Additionally, sources shall have the following expertise, but not limited to, system design, aerodynamics; manufacturing/repair materials and processes, mass properties, corrosion, guidance, mission planning, reliability/maintainability, survivability/vulnerability, low observable technology and testing, system software, electrical, electronics, structures, test equipment and supporting software, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages.
16. Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY. Please see the attached, Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements for Commodity Critical Safety and Critical Application Items, document labeled "848 RQRs". For qualification information/source approval requests contact the Source Development Office, AFSC/SB (405) 739-7243. Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualification of additional sources. Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from approve sources. Current approved sources include:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Cage: 06481
17. Mandatory Language: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Troy Archie PK, Phone 4057398833, Email troy.archie@us.af.mil
