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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) K/C-130T Program Office (PMA-207) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract in FY24Q1 with Lockheed Martin Aircraft Corporation (LMAC) at 88 South Co... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) K/C-130T Program Office (PMA-207) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract in FY24Q1 with Lockheed Martin Aircraft Corporation (LMAC) at 88 South Cobb Dr. Marietta, GA 30063, to provide the supplies and services to produce an Extended Service Life Center Wing Box (CWB) for C-130J BUNO 170000/S/N 5483, hereafter referred to as Fat Albert. The CWB kit for this procurement consists of the 3368600-5, the 3368600-7, and the 3368600-9 top kits that are common to all models of C-130J. In addition, a variant-specific conversion kit that is based on the equipment and accessories installed on Fat Albert will be designed and procured. These kits (both common and conversion that make up the CWB Kit for this procurement) are required for delivery no later than August 2025. Additionally, the Government requires the following deliverables in support of updating aircraft publications and kit installation: technical drawing package, Time Compliant Technical Order, parts list, weight and balance information, and an engineering change proposal. A sources sought for this requirement was posted on 28 March 2023 and closed on 12 April 2023. The Government intends to negotiate and award a sole source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” LMAC is the sole designer, developer, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the C-130J/T aircraft and is the only known source with the necessary technical data, knowledge, proprietary drawings, and expertise with the subject aircraft to provide the required supplies and services. Therefore, the Government has determined that LMAC is the only source capable of meeting the K/C-130T requirement for a CWB Kit and Technical Data Package for C-130J BUNO 170000/S/N 5483 as described above in this synopsis. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact LMAC directly: Belinda Young, e-mail belinda.c.young@lmco.com. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Reponses shall be made in writing by email to the attention of Ryan Sirna, gregory.r.sirna.civ@us.navy.mil and Shawn Campbell, shawn.campbell.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses are due 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, 23 May 2023. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Navy Tactical Air Lift (PMA-207) Program Office is seeking services to produce an Extended Service L... 1.0 INTRODUCTION This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Navy Tactical Air Lift (PMA-207) Program Office is seeking services to produce an Extended Service Life Center Wing Box (CWB) for C-130J BUNO 170000/S/N 5483, hereafter referred to as Fat Albert. The CWB kit for this procurement consists of the 3368600-5, the 3368600-7, and the 3368600-9 top kits that are common to all models of C-130J. In addition, a variant-specific conversion kit that is based on the equipment and accessories installed on Fat Albert will be designed and procured. These kits (both common and conversion) are required for delivery no later than August 2025. Additionally, the Government requires the following deliverables in support of updating aircraft publications and kit installation: drawing package, Time Compliant Technical Order, parts list, weight and balance information, and an engineering change proposal. This sources sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Only interested firms who believe they are capable of providing the supplies and services noted above and can meet these requirements are invited to respond to this notice. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. 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. 2. BACKGROUND Fat Albert was originally procured as a Royal Air Force (RAF) C-130J that was modified through a series of Government generated IDIs to create Fat Albert. The aircraft was not delivered to NAVAIR with an Extended Service Life CWB. 3. INFORMATION REQUESTED AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT) NAVAIR is conducting market research to identify industry partners that can provide services (deliverables) and kits identified in paragraph 1 and 2 above. Potential contractors are requested to provide information on current products and services, relevant history, evidence of past performance, access to OEM technical data, ability to support schedule and capability of supporting in full the services identified herein. Interested contractors shall submit a capabilities statement describing how they are able to meet the Government’s complete requirements for all efforts described in paragraph 1 above. The requested information is required to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, and knowledge required to support the above request. Please submit one copy of your capabilities statement not to exceed 10 pages. If your response includes information you consider proprietary, please mark the information as such. Please do not include company brochures or other marketing type information. The capabilities statement shall include the following: 3.1 Corporate Information 1. Company's name and address. 2. Company's point of contact including email address and phone number. 3. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided. 4. General corporate information. 3.2 Specific Sources Sought Information Requested 1. Potential teaming arrangements, contractual relationships, and related past performance with the OEM. 2. Access to OEM proprietary data (drawings, design data) in order to perform kit builds and deliverables; and ability to provide the Extended Service Life Center Wing Box Kit (to include the 3368600-5, 3368600-7 and 3368600-9 top kits as well as the variant specific conversion kit) to the OEM specifications and deliverables in support of requirements listed in paragraph 1.0. 3. Access to current OEM technical manuals and Service Bulletins (SBs) in order to generate kit installation instructions. 4. RESPONSES Inquiries regarding this Sources Sought shall be addressed to Mr. Ryan Sirna at gregory.r.sirna.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. Shawn Campbell at shawn.campbell.civ@us.navy.mil. Email all information in response to this sources sought to Mr. Ryan Sirna and Mr. Campbell. Responses are due by 5:00 PM EST, 12 APR 2023.