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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO(U&W), Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking additional capable vendors ... 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, PEO(U&W), Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking additional capable vendors to compete under a Class Limited Source Justification and Approval for land and sea-based Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services for the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (STUAS) Program Office (PMA-263) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Other Government Agencies (OGA). These services support domestic and coalition military partners in combat and contingency operations. Currently, services procured under a Limited Source CJ&A are procured by performance-based delivery orders under Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs). The resultant contracts are Firm Fixed Price. Authority to act under the current Limited Source justification expires in March 2026. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This RFI is a market research tool being used in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.2 to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not return submittals to the sender. Respondents to this RFI may be requested to provide additional information based on their initial submittals. 2.0 OBJECTIVE PMA-263 is seeking industry inputs to identify contractors capable of providing ISR services in support of Department of Defense (DoD), OGA, and combat and contingency operational requirements. This RFI is related to support for land-based and sea-based operations to provide reliable delivery of Sensor Data. Contractors would be responsible for resources to produce Sensor Data, such as trained personnel, non-developmental UAS equipment, certifications, operation and maintenance, spares and product support. Contracted services would be in direct support of ISR missions requiring around the clock imagery and other sensor capability in support of those missions. Contractors shall be capable of providing ISR services on a normal and surge basis, day and night, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS PMA-263 is specifically interested in UAS ISR services capable of the following performance parameters: Operational range: up to 75 nm, with a single air vehicle Datalink range (communications and Full Motion Video (FMV)): Line of Sight with BE-CDL waveform with Type-1 Encryption On Station Time: 10 hours at-range FMV: Electro Optic (EO)/ Infrared (IR) – National Imagery Interpretability Rating Scale (NIIRS) of Level 7 or above GPS Precise Positioning Service (PPS) receiver Operate in GPS contested/degraded situations to include use of APNT, adverse weather conditions, and austere environments Runway Independent Payloads: Electronic Warfare (EW) and/or Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) payload Heavy fuel engine These parameters constitute mandatory minimum requirements. 4.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION / SYNOPSIS The Government requests that the interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capability statement package demonstrating ability to perform the services based on the parameters in paragraph 3.0. The respondent should be sure to include detailed information in response to the questions listed below. 4.1 Company Profile/Status: 4.1.1 What is your experience and maturity (a) with manufacturing and developing Unmanned Aircraft System products and (b) with providing ISR services? 4.1.2 Please provide your cage code, DUNS number, current number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), and a statement regarding current small or large business status by NAICS code. 4.1.3 What is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the UAS as described in the DoD Technology Readiness Assessment handbook? 4.1.4 Is the UAS currently available on one or more GSA schedules? If so, which one(s)? 4.1.5 Did you receive funding to develop your UAS from a government agency? 4.2 UAS Operating Parameters/Configuration: 4.2.1 Describe the configuration of the entire UAS (air vehicles, ground control stations, support equipment, payloads, system architecture, communication link design and capabilities to include any encryption scheme, navigation capabilities, operating software, and repair capabilities). In addition, provide the following: 4.2.1.1 Dimensions of the air vehicle 4.2.1.2 Type(s) of engine(s) used 4.2.1.3 Type(s) of fuel(s) used 4.2.1.4 Empty and max gross takeoff weights of the air vehicle 4.2.1.5 All required equipment needed to prepare and operate the UAS. 4.2.2 What are the current payloads of the air vehicle? 4.2.2.1 What are the performance attributes of the sensors, for both day and night? 4.2.2.2 What is the maximum ground speed detected in knots, if your system provides Ground Moving Target Indicator capability? 4.2.3 Describe how the UAS satisfies the minimum requirements stated in the paragraph 3.0. In addition, describe the following: 4.2.3.1 System’s anti-jam capabilities. 4.2.3.2 System’s Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) solutions capabilities in a degraded/contested GPS environment. 4.2.3.3 System’s weather limitations to include but not limited to ice, rain, and wind. 4.2.3.4 System’s environmental limitations (altitude, temperature, etc). 4.2.3.5 System’s ability to remain visually and audibly non-detectable at operating altitude. 4.2.3.6 Describe the data link used including waveform, operational frequency band, analog or digital, and encryption capabilities. 4.2.3.7 What is the data link range at different operating altitudes? 4.2.4 How is the air vehicle launched and recovered? 4.2.4.1 How many launches, recoveries, and total flight hours have been successfully accomplished for this configuration? 4.2.4.2 What are the different types of flight modes and mission control characteristics used by the UAS? (e.g. fly waypoints, loiter, hover and stare) 4.2.5 Describe how ship-based operations would occur to include launch and recovery profiles and ship infrastructure requirements. 4.2.6 Describe staffing requirements at the organizational level. 4.2.6.1 How many people are required to operate the UAS? 4.2.6.2 How many people are required to maintain the UAS? 4.2.7 Describe the assembly required to ready the air vehicle for operation from its field packed state. A field packed system is defined as having all the required equipment to accomplish a mission and be in a state safe to be transported. How long does it take to go from a field packed system to air vehicle launch? 4.2.8 Provide data supporting that the UAS has been tested in a relevant operational environment, including day and night video, if available. 4.2.9 Has the UAS conducted field user evaluations for the U.S. Government? If so, please provide the following: 4.2.9.1 Applicable (unclassified) results as to what was demonstrated 4.2.9.2 Any changes since the demonstration, as relevant to this RFI 4.2.9.3 U. S. Government Point of Contact. 4.2.10 What software operating system does the UAS use? Was the software developed and coded in the U. S.? Does the operating software interface with DoD software and DoD mapping imagery software or does it require company proprietary software to operate the system? 4.2.11 Does the UAS have a Defense Security/Cybersecurity Authorization Working Group (DSAWG) Authority to Operate (ATO)? If so, please identify eMASS number and POC. 4.2.12 How does the UAS download and store data through the ground control station and for how long? 4.2.13 Is the UAS controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)? 4.2.14 Do you have an export configuration? If so, please describe the Export Configuration. 4.2.15 Has Critical Program Information (CPI) or Critical Technology (as defined in the DoDI 5200.39) that requires anti-tamper protection and/or low observable requirements been identified for the UAS? (Unclassified responses only) 4.3 Training and Field Support: 4.3.1 Describe any other ancillary equipment that is not included as part of the system configuration, such as calibration equipment. 4.3.2 Provide the existing operational and maintenance publications or manuals. 4.3.3 Provide the UAS sparing requirements based on 54,000 flight-hours per year, and 22,000 flight-hours per year for land-based ISR services, and 3,000 flight-hours per year for ship-based ISR services. 4.3.4 Describe the UAS’s facility and infrastructure requirements at a fielded site. 4.3.5 Describe CONUS and OCONUS field support on the UAS while deployed to include harsh or hostile environments overseas. 4.3.6 Describe the existing training curriculum (course type classes, devices, duration, training location and any certification requirement timelines). 4.3.7 Provide any other system features that the UAS has that are unique and stand out from other system platforms. 5.0 RESPONSES All interested sources shall submit responses electronically with a capability statement via email to the point of contact below no later than 25 March 2022. It is the respondent’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. Responses shall reference SAM.gov reference 243-22-015_ PMA_263_UAS_ISR_SERVICES. Please note only companies based in the United States will be considered for this requirement. The response shall contain the respondent’s name, street address, CAGE code, point of contact with phone number and email address, and the respondent’s web page URL. The suggested response length is approximately 15 pages, 12 point font, not including preprinted (pre-published) information material. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the evaluation process, all submissions must comply with the following format and content: 8.5 x 11 inch page single-spaced typed lines newspaper column formatting is not permitted 1 inch margins on all sides not smaller than a 12 point font without condensing photographs, pictures or hyperlinks are permitted files shall be Microsoft Office 2016 compatible or PDF format; no ZIP files, no fold-out pages. All material provided in response to this RFI shall be UNCLASSIFIED. To the maximum extent practicable, respondents should limit the delivery of non-proprietary information. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. The Government will facilitate DoDSAFE submittals as requested in advance by respondents. If the response includes proprietary information, (1) ensure proprietary information is marked appropriately, (2) identify disposition instructions, and (3) indicate whether you require Government support contractors providing advisory and assistance services to the Government to facilitate the execution of information/proprietary exchange agreements with you. The Government will NOT be responsible for the disclosure of any confidential/proprietary information not clearly marked. At any time after receipt of RFI responses, the Government may contact respondents independently for further clarification of the submittal.