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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee order under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-20-G-0007 to Raytheon Company to provide hardware and software upgra... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee order under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-20-G-0007 to Raytheon Company to provide hardware and software upgrades for the CH-53K® Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) AN/AAQ-44A Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) for non-recurring engineering, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) implementation, engineering support, program support, testing, equipment, logistics, material, and hardware and software kits for FLIR systems and system components. The anticipated period of performance for this action will assume an earliest contract award date of 31 August 2023. This action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Raytheon Company as permitted by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, authorized by Title 10, U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for other than full and open competition. Raytheon Company is the sole designer, developer, integrator, and manufacturer of the HNVS AN/AAQ-44A FLIR system with the intricate knowledge of various avionics and sensors on the CH-53K helicopter. As such, Raytheon Company is the only known firm that possesses the unique engineering and technical data, requisite knowledge, experience, skills, repair facilities, repair capabilities and resources to accomplish the requirements described. Note: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other sources for fulfilling this requirement, as production for the supplies listed requires a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture. 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. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Raytheon Company, McKinney, Texas 75071.

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Sources Sought for CH-53K® Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) AN/AAQ-44A Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Engineering Change Proposal for DMSMS INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), P... Sources Sought for CH-53K® Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) AN/AAQ-44A Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Engineering Change Proposal for DMSMS INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office Air, ASW, Assault, and Special Mission Programs (PEO(A)), Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA-261) is seeking sources that can provide hardware and software upgrades for the CH-53K® Helicopter Night Vision System (HNVS) AN/AAQ-44A Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR). Source must have equipment, facilities, and expertise required to quickly and effectively provide non-recurring engineering, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) implementation, engineering support, program support, testing, equipment, logistics, material, and hardware and software kits for FLIR systems and system components. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Place of Performance: TBD Percentage of Effort: 100% Government (On-Site): 0% Contractor (Off-Site): 100% DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 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. 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. 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 THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code is 334511 with a Small Business Size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5841. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Assume an earliest contract award date of 31 August 2023. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE Cost Plus Fixed Fee REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The specific requirement of the effort under this sources sought notice is to support the ECP to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) to include non-recurring engineering, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) implementation, engineering support, program support, equipment, testing, logistics, material, and hardware and software kits within the required period of performance to be delivered back to support the CH-53K program. Possesses the requisite knowledge, technical skills, special tools, test equipment, special equipment, test facilities, test capabilities, technical data and experience to develop, test, and implement an Engineering Change Proposal to address DMSMS and upgrade capabilities within the FLIR system. The USG does not currently owns rights to any repair technical data and the offeror cannot assume the USG will be able to provide such data. 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. In order for NAVAIR to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share a respondent’s information both within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions must include a statement that clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. If the respondent is a foreign owned, controlled or influenced (FOCI) concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations is required. Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to, Giovanna Bonefont at David.A.Fuchsluger.civ@us.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, 18 February 2023. 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.