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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscript... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscriptions compatible with the E-2D in support of the Program Management, Air (PMA 231) E-2/C-2 Program. The Government’s requirement is to procure a Navigational Database subscription service for aeronautical navigation software compatible with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) FMS software version 3.2A and later. The contractor shall provide software subscriptions that meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Data Integrity Assurance Level Two for essential data elements and compatible navigation data with the data coverage for Required Navigation Performance Area navigation (RNP RNAV) functionality in accordance with NAVAIR System Specification for Performance-Based Navigation, Rev 2. The Contractors’ delivery format shall be in compliance with Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC) cycle every 28 days via ARINC text file to PMA 209 Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) for certification. The Government requires a 100% solution interoperability with this acquisition. The Government requires Navigation Database software subscriptions for 54 aircraft in Fiscal year 21 (FY21) with extending option years thereafter for 59 aircraft in FY 22, 63 aircraft in FY 23, 68 aircraft in FY 24, and 74 aircraft in FY 25. The period of performance start date for the base period is 22 March 2021. The contract type is going to be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). ANTICPATED PEROD OF PERFORMANCE Base Period 22 March 2021 - 21 March 2022 Option Period I 22 March 2022 - 21 March 2023 Option Period II 22 March 2023 - 21 March 2024 Option Period III 22 March 2024 - 21 March 2025 Option Period IV 22 March 2025 - 21 March 2026 This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. Jeppesen is the sole developer and owner of the Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software and is the only vendor capable of providing the required subscriptions. For subcontracting opportunities please contact: Leslie Bohannon, (303) 328-6127. The primary point of contact for this presolicitation is Stacey Stone (Contract Specialist), email: stacey.stone@navy.mil.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River has a requirement to procure Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software sub... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River has a requirement to procure Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscription services compatible with the E-2D in support of Program Management, Air (PMA-231) E-2/C-2 program. This SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The NAICS for this requirement is 334511 “Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical System, and Instrument Manufacturing” with a current size standard of 750 employees. The incumbent contractor is Jeppesen, Mashpee, MA, the prior contract is N00421-16-C-0012. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. ANTICPATED PEROD OF PERFORMANCE Base Period 22 March 2021 - 21 March 2022 Option Period I 22 March 2022 - 21 March 2023 Option Period II 22 March 2023 - 21 March 2024 Option Period III 22 March 2024 - 21 March 2025 Option Period IV 22 March 2025 - 21 March 2026 REQUIREMENTS The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Database software subscriptions compatible with the E-2D in support of the Program Management, Air (PMA-231) E-2/C-2 Program. The Government’s requirement is to deliver Navigational Database updates for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) FMS. The Contractors shall provide database subscription updates on a 28 day cycle in the Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control (AIRAC) format, through the period of performance. Delivery of the operational database shall be via electronic means. The database must comply with DO-200A “Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data” and must have a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) Type 1 issued by the appropriate regulatory authority (FAA). The contractor shall follow quality feedback reporting as outlined by DO-200A. The Contractor shall report to the Navy all internal quality issues or non-compliances that are required to be reported under the Contractor’s Letter of Acceptance Type 1 (LOA1) from the FAA. The contract type is going to be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). SUBMITTAL INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 5 page in length, single-spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requirements listed above. This documentation must include, at a minimum the following: Company profile to include number of employees, and a statement regarding current small/large business status (including all applicable categories of small business: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HubZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business); Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar requirements within the last three years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contract, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements described herein; Ability to provide the database software subscription services in its entirety as described above; Verification of a LOA Type 1 from FAA The capability statement package shall be sent by email to stacey.stone@navy.mil . Submissions must be received no later than 2:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, 08 August 2020. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Stacey Stone via email at stacey.stone@navy.mil. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; CAGE code; Point-of-Contract (POC) name; phone number; and e-mail address.