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DESCRIPTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to execute a class of contract actions over a period of five years (approximately August 2023 – August 2028) with The Boeing Company (Boeing)... DESCRIPTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to execute a class of contract actions over a period of five years (approximately August 2023 – August 2028) with The Boeing Company (Boeing), Seattle, WA on an other than full and open basis under FAR 6.302-1 to procure material licenses and associated technical data to enable the Government, or a third-party contractor, to manufacture P-8A proprietary parts. However, NAVAIR is providing an opportunity to allow interested parties, other than Boeing, to submit capability statements if those interested parties assert that they have the ability to fulfill such requirements. DISCLAIMER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES – IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE FINAL REQUIREMENT WILL BE DEFINED UNDER A FORMAL RFP. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE SAM.GOV WEBSITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. BACKGROUND Periodically, while performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a P-8A aircraft, Boeing’s parts are unavailable or parts’ delivery dates do not support that aircraft’s return to service date. To respond to that type of scenario, NAVAIR intends to execute a 5-year agreement with Boeing with terms that will enable NAVAIR during each scenario to procure Boeing-proprietary technical data via a material license for one-time use to enable the Government, or a third-party contractor, to manufacture the proprietary parts. It is anticipated that approximately 4 scenarios will occur annually. For each scenario, the required delivery date of the technical data is within 7 days of contract action execution. This Sources Sought requests information to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, knowledge, experience, financial stability, qualifications, and ability to acquire and deliver the technical data for each scenario that may arise. Boeing is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the P-8A Poseidon. SUBMISSION DETAILS Any interested party (respondent) may submit a Capability Statement within the required response time to demonstrate respondent’s ability to fulfill the Government’s requirements. Only Capability Statements received not later than the Response Date indicated in this Notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the planned contract actions based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurements. Capability Statements submitted shall be pertinent and specific to each of the following qualifications. 1. Experience: Description of the Contractor’s experience with procuring Boeing parts’ manufacturing proprietary technical data from Boeing. 2. Execution: A description of the approach for fulfilling the requirements in the above DESCRIPTION and BACKGROUND sections. 3. Boeing Teaming or License Agreement: Due to the fact that Boeing is the only entity with sufficient technical data that a contractor would require in order for that contractor to fulfill the requirements, each interested party must include either (1) a teaming agreement (or equivalent document) signed by Boeing indicating agreement to partner with or be a subcontractor to the interested party for the contemplated contract actions; or (2) a document signed by Boeing indicating agreement to offer a license(s) to the interested party for each contemplated contract action to obtain technical data and transfer that technical data to the Government to be used by the Government or a third-party contractor to manufacture the part(s). 4. Company profile: Include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Respondents to this notice must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. If claiming small business status, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking herein described. 5. Any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Interested parties are advised against submitting any Capability Statement that merely mimics information in this Notice, provides brochure-like information, or provides general information. Responses to this Notice are not to exceed 20 pages in length on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with one inch margins and font no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman. The Government requests that respondents deliver responses electronically via email in Microsoft Word or PDF format with proper data markings for unclassified and proprietary information. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. All submissions should include this Notice Reference Number, company name, company address, CAGE code, DUNS number, and a point-of-contact information should include name, position, phone number, and email address. All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15.207. Data Markings: In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share a respondent’s information 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 which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed 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). Information submitted in response to this Notice is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to provide responses or comments to the information received from interested persons, but may request additional information following review. Note: If the interested person is a foreign concern or if a U.S. interested person has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required. Responses to this Notice shall be sent via e-mail to Scott Segesdy at scott.a.segesdy.civ@us.navy.mil and Ryan Chandlee at ryan.m.chandlee.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses transmitted by any other means (e.g., by telephone, telefax, mail, etc.), other than those transmitted by e-mail to Scott Segesdy and Ryan Chandlee, will not be considered.