Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) provides Engineering Technical Services (ETS) in support of Naval Aviation weapons systems throughout their sustainment life-cycle. ... The Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) provides Engineering Technical Services (ETS) in support of Naval Aviation weapons systems throughout their sustainment life-cycle. In addition to aircraft programs, NATEC is responsible for ETS services in support of all associated systems and equipment. The objective of ETS is to develop the technical skills and abilities of Navy and Marine Corps military and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian personnel, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) personnel who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of their assigned aviation weapon system/program. Weapon system maintenance, along with maintenance on associated support equipment, is essential for its successful performance in a military role and is therefore indispensable for both current deployments and national security. It is essential that aircraft be mission-ready and able to perform their military tasking with the minimal failures or faults. Insufficiently trained military or civilian personnel exist within the Government to perform these necessary tasks, particularly those on new or modified systems. NATEC, San Diego, CA requires Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) Contractor Field Services (CFS) to be provided to various Fleet shore activities for the purpose of informing, instructing, and training Navy, Marine Corps military and DOD civilian personnel to be proficient in the installation, operation, and maintenance to include technical guidance and advice to resolve unusually complex technical problems. CFS technical expertise is categorized by Aviation Core Discipline: Avionics (AV), Airframes (AF), and Electrical (AE). The Government intends to negotiate solely with Northrop Grumman Corporation per FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, as no other source of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. Northrop Grumman Corporation is the only available source with the requisite data and specific technical support personnel knowledgeable of this equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing they can fulfill the requirement of providing these services may submit a written response by May 4, 2022, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68520-22-RFPREQ-670000N-0005 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Award of this contract is expected to occur in June 2022. Inquiries and written responses may be directed to Attn: Kara Marie Ridgell / kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.