AN/SPN-50(V) Engineering Development Model Contract

1. INTRODUCTION

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a possible Request for Proposal. Interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this notice.  

2.0 DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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 ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

3.0 BACKGROUND

The Naval Air Command (NAVAIR) requires an upgrade the AN/SPN-50(V) Radars due to obsolescence issues. The procurement will be for one (1) Engineering Development Model (EMD) Shipboard Air Traffic Radar (SATR) asset. The EDM system is essential for environmental and qualification testing. This procurement will ensure we meet the production and delivery schedule need. This effort will require contractor support for the testing and installation.

4.0 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

NAVAIR requires delivery of the EMD unit within 3 months to allow sufficient time to complete environmental and qualification testing within 36 months  as well as Contractor support for testing and installation of the EMD.   Specialized skills are required for the production effort to meet the stringent schedule to field future qualified  Shipboard Air Traffic Radar (SATR)s on Carrier, Heavier-than-air-aviation, Nuclear-Powered  (CVN), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD), and Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) ships by FY30. This EMD unit shall leverage current AN/SPN-50(V) systems because of similarity within units and similar system structure, as well as consistent theory of operation developed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This EMD unit is required to fit within the same footprint as the current AN/SPN-50(V) system and be 100 percent compatible with current interfaces to external systems.

The AN/SPN-50(V) includes integration of complex contractor developed software and hardware in conjunction with Government cooperation using organically developed algorithms for target processing. This system is specialized for operation with the AN/SYY-1 Display system, involving characterization of the system in their operational environment to ensure ship requirements are met.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is the sole AN/SPN-50(V) designer, developer and manufacturer.  The U.S. Navy did not procure the Technical Data Package (TDP) that would allow another source to produce the AN/SPN-50. Interested parties must include a detailed explanation of how they would complete the production requirements without a Government furnished TDP. Any responses must explain how they will meet delivery schedules.

5.0 INCUMBENT

The OEM is Saab Defense and Security, USA, LLC  5717 Enterprise Parkway, East Syracuse, NY 13057-2963.

6.0 ELIGIBILITY

All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Only interested firms who possess the supplies and services provided in this notice and can meet these requirements are invited to respond. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this notice.

7.0 SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested vendors submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 - 8.5 x 11 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating the capability to meet the requirements of this notice. This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:

1. A company profile to include Company name, business size under NAICS Code 334511, office location(s), Point of Contact name, phone number, email address, Commercial and Government Entity code, and Unique Entity ID. Include a brief description of any applicable contracts relating to the supplies and/or services described herein.
2. Prior/current industry experience of similar size and scope as referenced in section 3.0 ‘Required Capabilities’. Address the proposed management approach to staffing the effort with qualified personnel. Include corporate management policies, quality certifications, and the experience level of currently employed personnel to be assigned tasks under this effort.
3. Provide documentation of the company's ability to begin performance immediately upon contract award projected in Q1FY25, to include a detailed plan and estimated schedule(s) of performance.  Include any deviation or impact, if applicable.
4. Provide documentation to show the company's ability to meet the Required Capabilities and Eligibility of this notice.

Media: One (1) electronic copy is required. Submissions should be in Adobe PDF. Note that large files (>5MB) may not be receivable due to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet security.

Means of Delivery: Submissions must be received no later than the Response Date of this notice. The capability statement package and/or questions or comments regarding this notice may be sent by email to Denise Pearch at denise.a.pearch.civ@us.navy.mil.