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1. GENERAL This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Navy E-6B Program Office (PMA-271) is seeking to update the Airborne Data Loader (ADL) (P/N E10-32297-1) s... 1. GENERAL This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The Navy E-6B Program Office (PMA-271) is seeking to update the Airborne Data Loader (ADL) (P/N E10-32297-1) system which will eliminate the current 3.5 inch floppy disk drive located on the upper P12 navigators panel, and the Data Selector panel located just above the data loader. The ADL system is powered by the 115 VAC DATA LOADER circuit breaker on P6 panel. The ADL permits the uploading of Operational Software (OPS) contained on 3.5-inch diskettes, which are burned and copied from the Maintenance Software Loading Laptop and this data is transferred through the ADL to the Flight Management Computers (FMCs), Display Electronic Units (DEUs), Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDUs), Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Data Control Unit (DCU), Communications Management Unit (CMU), and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). . 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. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 27 October 2022 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. 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 The E-6B is integral to U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (C3) system, and provides assured capability for U.S. nuclear force execution. The E-6B ADL provides a means for the Boeing NG737 cockpit to transfer data and program files from 3.5-inch diskettes to the aircraft computer systems. The ADL is a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive with a storage capacity of up to 2 megabytes (unformatted). The ADL converts data read from a floppy disk to an ARINC 429 format and is sent to the WRA selected on the DATA SELECTOR panel. The ADL accepts data loading to enable discrete and digital ARINC 429 return inputs through the DATA SELECTOR switch and provides discrete and digital ARINC 429 outputs through the DATA SELECTOR switch. It can also be used to download FMC test and maintenance data. The new ADL Must be capable of loading the following WRA’s: Flight Management Computers (FMCs) P/N: 176200-01-01 Display Electronic Units (DEUs) P/N: 4081600-930 Data Control Unit (DCU) P/N: 2531-1 Communications Management Unit (CMU) P/N: 7519200-921 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS MKV-A) Form, Fit, Function (FFF) to replace current ADL If a PDL (Portable data Loader) is included in the solution, then it must be able to transfer required Software updates, obtained from either NDDS or DOD safe, and download that data into the ADL. Be able to handle at least 2 megabyte’s of data Cannot use USB flash drives Cannot contain hardware which would allow Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to access. A windows based system NOT preferred. The offeror should also propose their plan to provide engineering, logistics, and repair support packages. 3. INFORMATION REQUESTED NAVAIR expects to receive from each respondent an UNCLASSIFIED Full Response with their capability/concept summary, which contains a description of technical data defining the proposed ADL concept. The concept summary shall be written from a system solution perspective showing how the concept and development methodology could satisfy the following requirements: 3.1 Corporate Information a. Company's name and address. b. Company's point of contact including email address and phone number. c. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided. d. General corporate information. 3.2 Specific Sources Sought Information Requested a. Proposed approach to meet the Government's complete requirements described in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. b. A detailed list of anticipated end product physical and performance characteristics/technical data. c. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) to include design, development, test and integration. c. Potential teaming arrangements. d. Related past performance performing similar related requirements within past five years. 3.3 Specific Commercial Information Requested a. Are any of these items/services Commercial Items per FAR 2.101(b)? YES NO b. If YES to #3.3a above are these items available with a PUBLISHED Catalog/Price List? YES NO c. If YES to #3.3b above can you supply us with a copy of your Price List? YES NO d. If NO to #3.3a above – if these items are not currently in the commercial market place, will these items be available in the commercial market place YES NO e. If YES to #3.3a above can you provide UNREDACTED commercial sales history, listing in catalogs or brochures, known established price list to commercial market place, availability or announcement to the general public? YES NO 4. RESPONSES Inquiries regarding this Sources Sought shall be addressed to James Smith, PMA271 Contracting Officer Email all information in response to this sources sought to james.m.smith.civ@us.navy.mil