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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS), O... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS), Owego, New York, for the procurement of software support for upcoming MH-60R/S System Software Configurations, including the technical, management, and process support necessary to update and maintain MH-60R/S software, vendor software, maintenance-related software, laboratory support software, and Fleet Response Activity support services for the MH-60R/S Software Support Activities effort in support of various United States Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs for the H-60 Helicopter. The IDIQ orders will include, ongoing MH-60R/S software updates, algorithm software updates, white papers for Technical Trade studies, implementation of minor software enhancements, corrections to specific fleet readiness related and other software problems or studies that have an end product delivered to the Navy. In addition, MH-60R/S Domestic and FMS software support for emerging requirements due to software/hardware obsolescence, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), changes to Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Information (GFE/GFI), or trainer Program Trouble Reports (PTRs). The projected ordering period is October 2023 through September 2028. This action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) under the authority permitting other than full and open competition, Title 10, U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other type of Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”. LM RMS is the sole designer, developer, systems integrator, and manufacturer of the MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft and weapon system and, as such, is the only source with the requisite knowledge and skilled personnel, facilities, manufacturing tooling, test equipment, experience, and technical data necessary to provide the required supplies and services. 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. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within thirty days after the publication of this synopsis. 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 Ms. Sheila Oechslin at (607) 751-6438 at LM RMS.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period on a sole source basis... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period on a sole source basis with Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) of Owego, NY. The IDIQ is for the procurement of supplies and services in support of the H-60 Helicopter Program, which includes all legacy aircraft and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) variants. This action is being negotiated and awarded on a sole source basis to LM RMS under the authority of a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Specific performance requirements include, software support for upcoming MH-60R/S System Configurations, including the technical, management, and process support necessary to update and maintain MH-60R/S software, vendor software, maintenance-related software, laboratory support software, and Fleet Response Activity support services. Each order will have its own specific period of performance based on the requirement. The intended place of performance is the Contractor’s facility in Owego, New York. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (LM RMS) is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the MH-60R/S helicopter mission avionics suite, common cockpit, and all subsequent changes and improvements therein to the production aircraft. The Avionics Operational Program (AOP)–the software operating in the MH-60R/S mission computer—controls the operations, including the controls and displays of the helicopter (smart multi-functional displays (SMFD), Multi-Mode Radar (MMR), Flight Management Program (FMP), Data Fusion Program (DFP)), and interfaces with the algorithms residing in Electronic Support Measures (ESM) software. No other firm possess the required knowledge, experience, expertise, and proprietary technical and software data packages required to successfully fulfill these orders in a timely and cost effective manner. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency. Any statement must clearly demonstrate the capability to respond to this requirement without detriment to the H-60 Helicopter Program and must include personnel/resources specifically qualified to provide the supplies/services described. The capability statement must include the company’s approach to accomplish this effort in support of the H-60 Helicopter Program. This notice is not a request for proposals and does not imply or promise that the Government intends to award a contract vehicle as a result of this notice or in response to any capability statements received. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred to prepare responses to this notice.