Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a Basic Ordering Agreement to Rolls Royce Corporation on a sole source basis for the procurement of Engineering Support ... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a Basic Ordering Agreement to Rolls Royce Corporation on a sole source basis for the procurement of Engineering Support and Logistics Services for the Component Improvement Plan (CIP) efforts in support of US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Customers for the T56-A-14, T56-A-16, T56-A-425, T56-A-427, and T56-A-427A type/model/series engines. The T56-A turboprop engines are widely used on U.S. Naval and FMS customer aircraft including E-2/C-2/P-3/C-130 aircraft. This effort includes, but is not limited to, engineering and logistics support of engineering investigations; training; publication development; support equipment procurements (that are the result of CIP efforts) and support equipment repair; development and validation of change kits; change kit procurement and change kit installation; engineering services; sustaining or production engineering support; logistic modeling and analysis; technical representative field services; and non-recurring engineering for design, development, prototyping, validation, and testing. The products developed are Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) (Class I/II), manufacturing and maintenance process changes, inspection techniques, changes in operational procedures and publications changes. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Rolls Royce Indianapolis is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience and technical expertise to continue the CIP of T-56 engines. RRC is the sole manufacturer of the only qualified engines used in the P-3, C-130, C-2, E-2C and E-2D aircraft and is the only source with the technical data, facilities, and capabilities required to provide these services. The BOA will be available for issuing orders for a period of five (5) years. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

Inactive

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential procurement sources for Engineering Support and Logistics Services for the Component Improvement Plan (CIP) efforts ... This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential procurement sources for Engineering Support and Logistics Services for the Component Improvement Plan (CIP) efforts in support of US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Customers for the T56-A-14, T56-A-16, T56-A-425, T56-A-427, and T56-A-427A type/model/series engines. The T56-A turboprop engines are widely used on U.S. Naval and FMS customer aircraft including E-2/C-2/P-3/C-130 aircraft. This effort includes, but is not limited to, engineering and logistics support of engineering investigations; training; publication development; support equipment procurements (that are the result of CIP efforts) and support equipment repair; development and validation of change kits; change kit procurement and change kit installation; engineering services; sustaining or production engineering support; logistic modeling and analysis; technical representative field services; and non-recurring engineering for design, development, prototyping, validation, and testing. The products developed are Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) (Class I/II), manufacturing and maintenance process changes, inspection techniques, changes in operational procedures and publications changes. The Government does not possess the Level 3 Technical Data/Drawing package required to provide the required support and services for these CIP efforts. If you believe you are capable of meeting this capability, demonstrate that your company currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary technical data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure the necessary technical data, and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being solicited. You may also highlight unique data generation techniques used by your company, or areas where modifications can be performed, or the capability can be provided, without technical data provided by the Government or OEM. For the FY25 through FY29 sustainment contract, interested businesses shall demonstrate the capability to meet the Government’s required timeline. You may also submit information that demonstrates how you could potentially meet this requirement for future production opportunities. The E-2D program office plans to utilize these services and supplies to support E-2 aircraft from FY25 through FY29. The Government will provide RDT&E, APN-5, FMS and OM&N funding where required to support these efforts. Additionally, the vendor will complete all projects, engineering and logistics services required under this program to support the CIP Sustainment efforts. Additionally, the vendors will provide technical assistance, flight test and evaluation support, sustaining engineering, and logistics/modification support. Interested vendors must meet pre-qualification requirements in order to be eligible for consideration. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). Firms that can meet the USN’s requirement in the timelines identified above are encouraged to identify themselves. Vendors interested in responding to the RFI shall provide a one to two page overview statement addressing the following: 1) Brief statement of interest/capabilities; 2) Any other information at vendor discretion such as catalogs, drawings/illustrations, technical manuals, training description/material, pricing, testing documentation, brochures and/or any other documentation that describes the capabilities, interfaces and specifications; 3) Respondents should identify any Government customer who has procured these services that meet the requirements and provide customer point of contact, including a telephone number, e-mail address or web site. Responses may be submitted electronically to the email address provided below. Responses are requested by 28 June 2023. Earliest possible response is encouraged. Responses will be reviewed and additional information may be requested from individual vendors if desired by the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party in support of the effort described above. The Government reserves the right to review and use the data submitted at its own discretion. Upon request, the Government will protect proprietary information from unwanted disclosure. Any such requests shall be submitted with the statement of capabilities. Email responses to Nathan Blankenship at nathan.s.blankenship2.civ@us.navy.mil.