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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, is seeking sources that have the capability, experience data rights, and facilities required ... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 CH-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office, is seeking sources that have the capability, experience data rights, and facilities required to manufacture and deliver T64 Engine Core replacement kits as part of the CH/MH-53E Engine Reliability Improvement Program (ERIP). The CH/MH-53E Heavy Lift Helicopter is powered by three (3) T64 Engines and no other propulsion system can satisfy the requirements. NAVAIR is not seeking a new propulsion system for the T64 engine, but only T64 Engine Core replacement kits. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Place of Performance Percentage of Effort Government (On-Site) Contractor (Off-Site) TBD 100% 0% 100% This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this announcement. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES 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 CH-53E helicopter, the premier heavy lift helicopter for the Marine Corps, is powered by three (3) T64 turboshaft engines. Over the last decade, the T64 engine has experienced decreased reliability due to parts reuse, Reclamation in Lou of Procurement (RILOP), and Material Review Board (MRB) determinations. This has resulted in higher demand for T64 rework and overhaul causing supply support and production problems ultimately impacting fleet mission capability. To mitigate this issue, the Government plans to procure additional T64 Core Engine Kits to support the CH-53E fleet. These kits will consist of the following: MODULES PN COMP ROTOR 6005T48G14 COMP STATOR 6005T54G30 GG ROTOR 6004T99G29 PT ROTOR 6004T88G26 Remaining BOM parts: FRONT FRAME 5039T72G01 PT STATOR 6004T64P01 GG STATOR 6004T65P03 COMBUSTOR CASE 6005T67P73 BEARING SUPPORT 6005T69P31 EXHAUST FRAME 6006T75G04 COMBUSTOR LINER 6041T47G09 The kits may include additional part numbers based on configuration changes. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336412 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 2850. ANTICPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Assume an earliest contract award date of October 2022. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE Firm Fixed Price Contract REQUIRED CAPABILITIES General Electric Company is the sole designer and developer of engines for the H-53 legacy and CH-53K helicopters, and, accordingly, is the known responsible firm with the requisite knowledge, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes herein. GE has an established supplier base and manufacturing processes which are critical for production. The Government is seeking to enter into a contract with GE under a new contract; however the Government will consider responses for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for all parts of the planned tasking. The requested information herein is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, rights to technical data, and knowledge required to support the requirement. The Government does not possess the complete technical data package or data rights to provide for the efforts herein. The follow-on Production of the T64 Core Engine Kit should include the following: Proving out the infrastructure and tooling to produce, integrate, test, package and ship the T64 Core Engine Kit Management of the procurement of long lead material in support of T64 Core Engine Kits Delivery of complete T64 Core Engine Kits as spelled out in the contract. Demonstrate that product improvements to increase overall T64 reliability and reduce lifecycle costs are transferable to production and are cost effective. Provide a Fleet Service Representative (FSR) for the duration of this effort. Engineering, Program Management, and other production support functions necessary to maintain a production line. SUBMISSION INFORMATION It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the service listed under the required capabilities. This documentation must address at a minimum the following: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status; Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract related to the services described herein; Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel; Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel; Company’s ability to begin performance upon contract award. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please cite contracts and teaming arrangement. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks? If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements. Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Andy Hess at william.a.hess@navy.mil , in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF). The deadline for response to this request is 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 13 May2021. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. 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.