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Introduction. The intent of this RFI is to request Industry white papers for a capability to identify existing, commercially available (commercial-off-the-shelf), in-cabin, auxiliary, fuel storage cap... Introduction. The intent of this RFI is to request Industry white papers for a capability to identify existing, commercially available (commercial-off-the-shelf), in-cabin, auxiliary, fuel storage capability for the UH-1Y aircraft. During deployment, UH-1Y aircrews require an increase fuel capability in order to facilitate extended range and loitering time. The purpose of this RFI is to: 1). Request industry provide a white paper to describe existing capabilities to satisfy the ability for UH-1Y aircraft to incorporate an in-cabin fuel storage capability. 2. Government Requirements / Limitations. The requirements or limitations for this capability are as follows: System must have no to minimal impact to aircraft center of gravity. Aft center of gravity shifts are unacceptable. System must have no to minimal impact to the structure of the aircraft. System must not degrade current aircraft capabilities (i.e. weapon stations, weapon range of motion, sensors, communications, etc.) System must be removable and replaceable in the field by two able bodied Marines using common hand tools. System desire is lightweight. System desire is for the availability of 35 up to 100 gallons of axillary fuel. System must have Bill of Material (BOM) available to the Government. System must have a Technical Data Package (TDP) available to the Government. System must use common hardware. System desire is to be able to repair and be maintained at the Organizational Level (O-Level). System desired to have pressure and gravity fill capabilities. System desired to have ability to drain from lowest point for fuel samples. System desired to have capability to connect to current UH-1Y auxiliary fuel ports. System may or may not be fuel transfer pump controlled from cockpit. System must meet tie down requirements set forth in MIL-STD-81259. System must meet crashworthy military standard MIL-DTL-27422F. System must meet ballistic tolerance requirements MIL-DTL-27422F. System may or may not be self-sealing (in accordance with military standard MIL-DTL-24422). System must be capable and qualified to store fuel types such as: JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, F-24, TS-1, F-27 and other NATO fuel code conversion. System desired to have a visual indication of the level of fuel in the cell to the aircrew. System desired to operate without impact to crew served weapons operation from both side of the aircraft. 3. RFI Respondent Instructions. For access to the complete RFI contact Jeanette Moronta, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), via email at jeanette.p.moronta.civ@us.navy.mil or to the address listed in Section 2.2. Provide a statement requesting the Full RFI, along with: a) Company Name and address, b) Name, title, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of point of contact, c) CAGE Code and DUNS Number (if applicable), and D) Business type. 3.1 Respondents are requested to provide a maximum of two (2) page to four (4) (front and back is acceptable) white paper using 8-10 size font in the Microsoft 2016 or Adobe pdf format. The Microsoft Excel attachment may also be used to satisfy white paper responses. Existing brochures of the system are acceptable in addition to the white paper. 3.2 White papers shall include the following information and answer the questions below, if available: a) Provide high-level summary description of the system (s) (single and/or multiple). b) Is the system in production today? c) If the system is not in production, how long has it been since it was in production? d) Are other Government Agencies using the system today? e) Was the effort awarded originally via competition or sole source? f) Is a technical data package for the system available to the Government? g) Is a Bill of Material (BOM) available to the Government? h) If other Government Agencies are using the system today, please provide the agency name, contract number(s), point of contact name, telephone number and electronic mail address. i) Has the product been sold commercially? j) If so, please provide up to three (3) commercial entities that have procured the product in the last eight (8) years. k) If so, please provide copies of the purchase orders for the product to those commercial entities in support of a commercial determination. l) Provide the specifications of the system to include: Dimensions (graphical pictures are desired), System weight; with maximum fuel / without fuel, System capacity description, Systems’ ability to eliminate corrosion. Mounting or securing mechanism description, Existing Certifications of the system and by whom, Description of the installation requirements, Description of the time required for installation, Description of the system removal, Description of the time required for system removal, Have manuals, installation instructions and training materials been developed and validated for the system? Description of material used for manufacturing the system. Description of maximum use altitude, Description of operating temperatures tested and qualified. Description of existing fuel pump. Description of existing fuel pump and electric power requirements. m) If providing multiple fuel storage solution, describe the number of existing storage containers to meet the desired capacity. n) If providing multiple fuel storage solution, describe item ‘h’ above, ‘1-12’. o) Provide a range of cost for one production unit. p) Provide a copy of the approval of certifications, if available. q) Provide company designation (small business; large business; 8A, etc.) r) Provide the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or Product Service Code (PSC). s) Provide other potential solutions as desired. 3.3 Proprietary information included in responses should be clearly marked. No classified documents shall be included in your response. Be advised all information submitted in response to the RFI becomes the property of the US Government (except properly marked proprietary information) and will not be returned. Multiple responses from different technology areas within a single respondent’s organization will be acceptable. US Government support contractors will assist in the review of any data provided by respondents to this RFI. A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has been signed by the support contractors with the U.S. Government that precludes them from disclosing any data outside of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, respondents are asked to provide concurrence in their submissions that the data submitted may be reviewed by U.S. Government Support Contractors. U.S. Government and Support Contractor personnel will handle all information as procurement sensitive information subject to the protections, restrictions and requirements set forth in FAR 3.104. The U.S. Government requires one (1) electronic copy of the RFI response. The electronic copy of your response must be in Microsoft Office 2016 or Adobe Acrobat XI readable formats. Please provide your firm/company’s name and address, point of contact with telephone number and e-mail address. 3.4 Responses should be submitted to the address below no later than 1600 EST 31 May 2023 for Sections 2 and 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. Any questions on this RFI must be directed to Jeanette Moronta, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), via email at jeanette.p.moronta.civ@us.navy.mil or to the address below, no later than 10 days after the RFI announcement. No questions will be accepted telephonically nor will any responses to questions be provided telephonically. Questions and answers will be posted within 5 days of submission. The Government reserves the right to edit and consolidate questions as necessary prior to posting to Beta.SAM. The mailing address for questions and responses to the RFI is: NAVAIR - HQ Attention: Jeanette Moronta, Procurement Contracting Officer 48202 BRONSON ROAD BLDG 2805 RM 247 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 Hand delivery of the requested RFI responses is acceptable. If hand delivered, please contact the Procurement Contracting Officer to make the necessary arrangements as to time and date of delivery. Delivery must be made by the response date/time to the address below: NAVAIR – HQ Attention: Jeanette Moronta, Procurement Contracting Officer 48202 BRONSON ROAD BLDG 2805 RM 247 PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1547 In addition, please send an electronic copy of responses to: tracy.a.burrows2.civ@us.navy.mil