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The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, a contract for the T-45 OFT Control Loading System and Cockpit Technology Refresh Effort ... The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, a contract for the T-45 OFT Control Loading System and Cockpit Technology Refresh Effort in support of the T-45 KTRP to Industrial Smoke & Mirrors, Incorporated (ISM) Orlando, Florida, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. ISM is the only source which possesses the required compatible configuration necessary to timely deliver the technical refresh of the Control Loading Systems and Cockpits (includes but not limited to the shell, canopy, seat, and wiring) within the T-45 OFT devices. The contract is planned for ISM of Orlando, Florida, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(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.” ISM is the only source which possesses the required source data necessary to deliver the T-45C KTRP OFT devices. The anticipated award date is FY23 with deliveries commencing in FY23 and completion in FY24. Ongoing market research performed by the Government supports there does not exist a commercially available item or non-developmental item to satisfy the Government’s requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice outlining the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with ISM. Interested sources are solicited to provide their written technical capabilities. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested sources must submit detailed written technical capabilities to provide the supplies described above. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email to Sarah Landers (sarah.y.landers.civ@us.navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with MS Word, no later than 5PM Eastern on 22 November 2022. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than FIVE (5) 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 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 (or if a response is received, but determined it cannot meet the Government’s need), a class justification and approval (CJ&A) for other than full and open competition in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 6.303 based on the rationale provided above will be initiated. Authority to act under this CJ&A expires on 30 September 2026. 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. NOTE: All new entities registering in GSA’s System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number before the registration will be activated. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an “Active” status as the government cannot award to an entity without an “Active” SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

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Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) T-45 Kingsville Technology Refresh Program (“T-45 KTRP”): Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Control Loader System and Cockpit Refresh Effort N6134022R0071 Sources S... Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) T-45 Kingsville Technology Refresh Program (“T-45 KTRP”): Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Control Loader System and Cockpit Refresh Effort N6134022R0071 Sources Sought (Request for Information) INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, FL intends to sole source the T-45 OFT Control Loader System and Cockpit Refresh Effort in support of the T-45 KTRP to Industrial Smoke & Mirrors, Incorporated (ISM) Orlando, Florida, under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. ISM is the only source which possesses the required compatible configuration necessary to timely deliver the technical refresh of the Control Loader Systems and Cockpits (includes but not limited to the shell, canopy, seat, and wiring) within the T-45 OFT devices. In order to comply with PGI 206.302-1 the Government is seeking information on the availability of potential comparable sources to provide a Control Loader System and Cockpit products compatible with the T-45 OFT 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 T-45 KTRP OFT Control Loader System and Cockpit Refresh Effort involves the following: New control loader systems for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas New control loader systems for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in NAS Pensacola, Florida Cockpit refurbishment for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in NAS Pensacola, Florida New cockpits and associated wiring for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in NAS Kingsville, Texas New cockpits seats for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in NAS Kingsville, Texas New cockpits seats for the six (6) T-45 OFTs located in NAS Pensacola, Florida Associated Technical Documentation updates User, Operator, and Maintenance training Contractor support for installation, integration, and testing. 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 The T-45 KTRP will provide for commonality of the control loader systems across all aforementioned T-45 OFTs located in NAS Kingsville, Texas and NAS Pensacola, Florida. The existing ISM control loader systems in the T-45 OFTs require replacement of hardware and software in order to address hardware obsolescence. While the control loader system, cockpit, and cockpit seat may be available through other sources, a change to a source other than ISM would represent an unnecessary design change and will require modification to the Host and functional IOS software. An alternate source’s software would require additional testing and integration into the OFTs, which in turn would provide for a prolonged delivery period and is seen as an unacceptable delay in program readiness. Ongoing market research performed by the Government supports there does not exist a commercially available item or non-developmental item to satisfy the Government’s requirement. The anticipated award date is FY23 with deliveries commencing in FY23 and completion in FY23-FY24. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The Government requires the installation, integration, and testing expertise to provide the updated T-45C OFT Control Loader System and Cockpit that meet stated performance requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Any resultant contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of UNCLASSIFIED. Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment in accordance with DFARS clauses 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 and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). 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 ISM. 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, and e-mail address. Detailed written capabilities shall not exceed 5 pages and submissions must be sent by email to Ms. Sarah Landers (sarah.y.landers.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jonathan Abbott (jonathan.d.abbott.civ@us.navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with MS Word, no later than 5 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, 16 June 2022. 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.