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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a new Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement on other than full and open competitive basis to Collins Aerospace (formerly UTAS) in Vergennes, VT. ... The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a new Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement on other than full and open competitive basis to Collins Aerospace (formerly UTAS) in Vergennes, VT. This effort is for the procurement of up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring Unit (IVHMU) BKits. The basic building blocks of the IVHUM are proprietary technology to Collins Aerospace as it traces back to their proprietary Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) “Product Line” for the IMDS HUMS. As such, Collins possesses the technical rights and data along with the expertise of the IVHUM system, test methodology, and the software required to develop the unique software updates. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2301(c)(1), as instructed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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. For vendors interested in opportunities with Collins Aerospace, contact Ricardo Medina-Santiago at (802) 877-4272.

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INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, under the authority of FA... INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 –Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, for up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring Unit (IVHMU) B-Kits. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Place of Performance: Vergennes, VT Percentage of Effort: 100% Government (On-Site): 0% Contractor (Off-Site): 100% 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 Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this announcement. 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 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. PROGRAM BACKGROUND The IVHMU system being installed on the CH/MH-53E aircraft will provide core Integrated Mechanical Diagnostics System (IMDS) Health Utilization Monitoring System (HUMS) functions such as aircraft rotor track and balance, full mechanical diagnostics on the complete drive train and usage monitoring, engine health, regime recognition, and records exceedances; as well as integrates a flight data recorder for storing aircraft performance data, a cockpit voice recorder for crew voice and flight-deck audio. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541511 with a Small Business Size Standard of $30 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1680. ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Assume an earliest contract award date of January 2021. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE A Fixed Price contract type is anticipated for the production of the IVHMU B-Kits. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The raw data file created by the IMDS is required to produce the software upgrades to include CBM, Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA), On Board Aircraft System and Off Board Ground Station for the Marine Corps and Navy H-53E helicopters. Both the IMDS MPU and IVHMU systems that gather aircraft data, performs calculations, and creates the raw data files, were developed by Collins Aerospace (formerly UTAS) exclusively at private expense. As a result, and required by DFARS 252.227-7017, Collins Aerospace and its vendors have identified data and asserted restrictions on the Government’s release, or disclosure of the technical data. The Government has engaged in discussions with Collins Aerospace to ascertain their willingness to provide or sell sufficient data rights. To date, Collins Aerospace has not provided sufficient data rights and is not willing to sell the required data. Without this data, the Government does not have a sufficient technical data package to compete this requirement. SUBMISSION INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the service listed under the required capabilities. This documentation must address at a minimum the following: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status; Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract related to the services described herein; Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel; Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel; Company’s ability to begin performance upon contract award. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please cite contracts and teaming arrangement. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks? If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged23, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements. Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to, Giovanna Bonefont at giovanna.bonefont@navy.mil, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF). The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 31 January 2020. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.