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The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to award a sole source C-type contract to Northrup Grumman Corporation (NGC) (Cage Code 5FVX5) of Herndon, VA for the Aegis Ash... The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to award a sole source C-type contract to Northrup Grumman Corporation (NGC) (Cage Code 5FVX5) of Herndon, VA for the Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Training Subsystem (A3C4I) effort. The contract will be awarded under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 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.” As the developer, integrator, and test agent for A3C4I training system simulation program, NGC is the only known source that can fulfill the Government’s requirements without unacceptable schedule delays in fulfilling agency requirements. NGC will provide analysis, development, procurement, installation, integration, and testing of Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence capabilities required to maintain the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) with same A3C4I system configuration and operational functions as Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS). This includes (1) supporting the A3C4I in-plant development system, (2) conducting multiple training system simulation updates, and (3) Trainer Equipment Change Requests (TECRs). All inquiries and concerns must be addressed via email to Holly DeFord at Holly.deford1@navy.mil, 407-380-4314. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 1 December 2019. A determination not to compete these requirements is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement. Responses to this announcement should consist of the following: A submission of your firm’s detailed capabilities to meet the requirements listed above. Your firm’s degree of familiarity with and access to: a) Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (A3C4I) hardware suite b) Interfaces between AEGIS Baseline BL9B.X computer programs and A3C4I hardware suite c) Interfaces between AATT Combat Information Center (CIC) Training Subsystem and A3C4I Training Subsystem d) Windows 10 Migration e) Implementing Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) f) Integrating Government Furnished Property (GFP) This notice is for informational purposes only. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. 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. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than TEN (10) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. If no written challenge to this synopsis is received, a justification and approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 6.303 based on the rationale provided above will be initiated. If conducted as a sole source procurement, a separate synopsis will not follow. This synopsis will satisfy the intent of the requirements under FAR 5.201 and 5.204. In accordance with FAR 5.102(e), copies of the solicitation will be available upon request.

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AEGIS ASHORE TEAM TRAINER (AATT) SOURCES SOUGHT (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION) INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, FL intends to sole source the Aegis Ash... AEGIS ASHORE TEAM TRAINER (AATT) SOURCES SOUGHT (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION) INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, FL intends to sole source the Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Training Subsystem (A3C4I) effort to Northrup Grumman Corporation (NGC) (Cage Code 5FVX5) of Herndon, VA under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. NGC is the developer, integrator, and test agent for A3C4I training system simulation program. NGC is the only known source that can fulfill the Government’s requirements without substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delay. In order to comply with PGI 206.302-1, the Government is seeking information on the availability of potential comparable sources to provide the A3C4I to the fleet. Responses to this sources sought will be utilized to ensure no comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The preponderance of the effort will be completed at the Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit, Dam Neck, VA. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCE 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. PROGRAM BACKGROUND NAWCTSD, which is responsible for acquisition, fielding and lifecycle support of the A3C4I, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the A3C4I program. This A3C4I acquisition will include the analysis, development, procurement, installation, integration, and testing of Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Training Subsystem (A3C4I) capabilities required to maintain the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) with same A3C4I system configuration and operational functions as Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS). This includes (1) supporting the A3C4I in-plant development system, (2) conducting multiple training system simulation updates, and (3) Trainer Equipment Change Requests (TECRs). REQUIRED CAPABILITIES Firms should have requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise in the following: a) Aegis Ashore Assured Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (A3C4I) hardware suite b) Interfaces between AEGIS Baseline BL9B.X computer programs and A3C4I hardware suite c) Interfaces between AATT Combat Information Center (CIC) Training Subsystem and A3C4I Training Subsystem d) Windows 10 Migration e) Implementing Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) f) Integrating Government Furnished Property (GFP) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225.7003 and 252.225-7009, inclusive of Class Deviations 2008-O0002, unless an exception applies. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333318 (Other Commercial & Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) which carries a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6910 (Training Aids). SUBMISSION DETAILS This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice to determine if a comparable source exists and outline the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with NGC. Interested sources shall submit their written technical capabilities to provide the supplies described above. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact including name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email to Ms. Holly DeFord (holly.deford1@navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Office 2016 applications (MS Word), no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 28 November 2019. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Small businesses interested in pursuing subcontracting opportunities with NGC should contact Ms. Carla Underraga, NGC Small Business Liaison Officer at carla.underraga@ngc.com or her alternate, Ms. Melissa Poli at melissa.poli@ngc.com.