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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main, P.O. Box 9731, Street Stratford, CT 06615, on a sole source basis for the procurement of Low Rat... The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company, 6900 Main, P.O. Box 9731, Street Stratford, CT 06615, on a sole source basis for the procurement of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of Lot 5 and Lot 6 of the CH-53K helicopter. The intended contract will be initially issued as an Advance Acquisition Contract (AAC) in FY20 and FY21 for long lead items in support of the subsequent production buys. The production buy will be fully funded using FY21 and FY22 funding, respectively for Lot 5 and Lot 6. The LRIP contract will be contracted for on a fixed price type basis. The effort consists of nonrecurring and recurring engineering necessary for the procurement, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, and installation integration of components and equipment including Contractor furnished Equipment and Government Furnished Equipment into the aircraft. This effort also includes test and check out of assembled aircraft, as well as logistical support for the aircraft. Requirements also include but are not limited to Systems Engineering/Program Management (SE/PM), Supporting Equipment and Tooling, publications, logistics support, quality assurance, reliability and maintainability programs, technical, administrative, and financial data requirements, spares, provisional supplies and services for training, logistics, engineering, and administrative support. Aircraft requirements for the Lot 5 procurement consist of an estimated eight (8) CH-53Ks and the Lot 6 procurement consist of an estimated eleven (11) CH-53Ks. Actual aircraft quantities procured will be in accordance with quantities approved by Congress. This requirement will be procured in accordance with statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that Sikorsky is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. Sikorsky is the designer, developer, and sole producer of the CH-53K aircraft and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills, and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance, and support characteristics of the CH-53K to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for informational purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Jason Lockwood, Sikorsky Subcontracting Manager, at 203-225-3657. Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue multiple contract actions in support of the H-53 Program Office (PMA-261) for the program management, engineering, logistics support, various re... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue multiple contract actions in support of the H-53 Program Office (PMA-261) for the program management, engineering, logistics support, various recurring and nonrecurring efforts, and the fabrication, assembly and delivery of the CH-53K Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lots 5 & 6 for nineteen (19) aircraft or other quantities authorized by Congress. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Percentage of Effort - 100% Government (On-Site) - 0% Contractor (Off-Site) - 100% DISCLAIMER THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. FURTHER, THE NAVY IS NOT AT THIS TIME SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. RESPONDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS RFI WILL BE SOLELY AT THE EXPENSE OF INTERESTED PARTY. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS RFI DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP, IF ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO) WEBSITE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THIS WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. BACKGROUND The CH-53K program (formerly known as the Heavy Lift Replacement (HLR) Program), Sikorsky has been the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the CH-53K weapon system. Sikorsky was awarded the Systems Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract in 2006. In addition, Sikorsky was awarded modifications to the SDD contract for four (4) SDTA aircraft in 2013. A follow-on modification to the SDD contract for an additional quantity of two (2) SDTA aircraft awarded in September 2016. The LRIP Lot 1 contract for two (2) aircraft was awarded August of 2017. The LRIP Lot 2 and Lot 3 contract for twelve (12) aircraft was awarded May of 2019. LRIP Lot 4 AAC was awarded August of 2019. Sikorsky is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the legacy H-53 fleet. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The respondent should address its ability to perform each of the following and include a response to each of the specific requests identified below. The contract actions will cover approximatley CY2021-2025 for the delivery of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Replacement (HLR) aircraft. This contract will consist of nonrecurring and recurring engineering necessary for the procurement, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, and installation integration of components and equipment including Contractor furnished Equipment and Government Furnished Equipment into the aircraft. This effort also includes test and check out of assembled aircraft, and organic establishment for intermediate and depot capability as well as logistical support for the aircraft. In addition to the CH-53K aircraft other required support includes, but is not limited to, the following: ECPs, logistics products, spares, obsolescence management. ELGIBILITY The resultant contract is anticipated to be Fixed Price type contract for the CH-53K aircraft, plus Fixed Price type and Cost Plus type for other areas of support. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336411 and the proposed federal supply code (FSC) is 1520. REQUESTED INFORMATION As a result of this RFI, NAVAIR expects to receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) from each interested respondent and a concept summary, which contains a detailed description of the contract described in the required capabilities paragraph above written from a system solution perspective and outlines development concepts that ensures maximum utilization of infrastructure and platform integration elements that already exist. Prospective offerors should explain how they are able to work with the Government and the aircraft manufacturer to integrate the proposed contract into the H-53 program. Each concept summary should address how the proposed contract meets the following requirements: 1. Description of the proposed contract described in the required capabilities paragraph above with a listing of applicable FAR/DFAR clauses In addition, the proposer should have or had a working relationship with the CH-53K Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company). RESPONSES Data Markings. In order to complete its review, NAVAIR must be able to share an interested respondent's information both within the Government and with covered Government support contractors as defined in DFARS clause 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data - Noncommercial Items (FEB 2014). Any responses marked in a manner that will not permit such review may be returned without being assessed or considered. All submissions (both the Letter in Intent (LOI) and the full response) must include a statement which clearly allows for the information to be disclosed with covered Government support contractors. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required. Full Response Submissions. Full response submissions to the above requested supporting unclassified data must be received no later than 5:00 PM EDT ) 30 Aug 2019 to the following address - NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND ATTN: MARK TEWELL (AIR-2.3.4.3.10) 47123 BUSE ROAD, BLDG 2272 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 Provide full unclassified response via two hardcopies and two CD ROM with electronic media that is Microsoft Office 2010 compatible. It is requested that the response, regardless of its classification level have a page limit of 25 pages, and must be in English. DO NOT SEND ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. No phone calls will be accepted. All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought.