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THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL This notice is provided in addition to the previous notice initially posted on 15 May 2019 reference title AN/SSQ-36B/53G/62F/125A SONOBUOY A... THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL This notice is provided in addition to the previous notice initially posted on 15 May 2019 reference title AN/SSQ-36B/53G/62F/125A SONOBUOY ACQUISITION (FY22-26) - N00019-19-RFPREQ-PMA-264-0114 to request clarification from vendors with respect to anticipated sonobuoy development and delivery schedules for each independent buoy type and identify vendors whom are ready for Performance Validation and Verification (PV&V). INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking all vendors interested in the production of sonobuoys, to include the AN/SSQ-36, AN/SSQ-53, AN/SSQ-62, and the AN/SSQ-125A series sonobuoys. The results of this Sources Sought revision will be utilized to assess the state of the market for the AN/SSQ sonobuoys mentioned above and possibility of accelerating the PV&V schedule via Other Transaction Authority procedures. Interested vendors are requested to complete and submit the attached excel file, titled “Development and Production Schedule” for each independent buoy type. The Air Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Program Office (PMA-264) has a requirement to annually procure AN/SSQ series sonobuoys starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 in sufficient quantities to support fleet ASW operations, annual training, and to maintain required inventories. Annual procurements will vary in quantities by product type to meet fleet needs. The Government recognizes the need for potential vendors to qualify their sonobuoy designs prior to entering production in FY23. Therefore, it is the Government’s intent to start procuring Performance Validation and Verification (PV&V) units via Other Transactional Authority in FY21 and production units via Multiple-Award Contract (MAC) starting in FY23. Products anticipated to be procured include: AN/SSQ-36 (232 PVV, 7,500 Max Qty per year) AN/SSQ-53 (293 PVV, 137,000 Max Qty per year) AN/SSQ-62 (224 PVV, 24,000 Max Qty per year) AN/SSQ-125A (220 PVV, 18,000 Max Qty per year) DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice 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. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: Interested vendors shall submit to the contracting office a detailed schedule in accordance with the attached excel format. Means of Delivery: The completed excel file shall be sent to Lisa Troccoli via email at lisa.troccoli@navy.mil with a copy to Stephanie Teague at stephanie.teague@navy.mil. Submissions are due no later than 17 June 2020. Files greater than 5Mb shall be submitted via DoD SAFE Site, https://safe.apps.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Lisa Troccoli via email at lisa.troccoli@navy.mil and Stephanie Teague at stephanie.teague@navy.mil.