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THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. FURTHER, IT DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION AND SUB... THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. FURTHER, IT DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a Sources Sought Notice with the intent to award a sole source order to GE Aviation (“GE”) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 based on GE’s unique technical qualifications as the only developer and provider of the Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) Accident Investigation Kit for 25-hour cockpit voice recorders. This product is unique in that it is a collection of hardware and software specifically tailored for GE EAFR systems. Notice is provided as information to the marketplace, market research, and is an invitation for any other qualified companies to express their interest in and demonstrate their capability to provide a solution that performs the required work. Background The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent Federal agency with the primary missions of investigating civil aviation accidents in the United States and significant accidents in the other modes of transportation -- railroad, highway, marine and pipeline -- and issuing safety recommendations aimed at preventing future accidents. The NTSB’s Office of Research and Engineering, Vehicle Recorder Division (RE-40) requires the capability to download data from a variety of vehicle recording devices, especially from flight data recorders (FDR) from aircraft involved in aviation accidents. These systems are comprised of proprietary hardware and software; therefore, an Accident Investigation Kit is required from the manufacturer in order to download data. The Accident Investigation Kit for the GE EAFR is a collection of hardware and software specifically tailored for GE EAFR systems. This hardware and software are needed to download data from the EAFR, including if the EAFR has been damaged in an accident. The EAFR contains flight data and cockpit voice recordings that are critical to NTSB accident investigations. The anticipated period of performance will extend for one year from the date of award. This GE product is a proprietary product and is not sold through any third party resellers. It must be purchased directly from the manufacturer. Required Capabilities The NTSB requires one (1) EAFR Accident Investigation Kit which includes hardware and software. The kit is capable of downloading data from new GE EAFR systems, including EAFR systems that have been damaged in accidents. The EAFR contains flight data and cockpit voice recordings that are critical to NTSB investigations. Sources capable of fully satisfying the above requirements are invited to submit capability statements/expressions of interest providing the Government the necessary information to determine actual capability. At a minimum, this information, which must be prepared specifically in response to this notice should, must include: (1) identification of company or organization; (2) an assertion of existing, full capability to meet proposed requirements; (3) business/contracts/marketing office point(s) of contact; (4) notification of business size and /or special status; and (5) any additional information that may be useful to the successful procurement of the requirements, if solicited. These expressions of interest shall adhere to a ten (10)-page submission limit plus web links and any specialized product descriptions. The statement of qualifications should include only information that clearly demonstrates the respondent's capabilities, expertise, and experience to perform the requirements described in this notice. General marketing material should not be included. The NTSB prefers that companies do not submit proprietary material. However, the Government recognizes that proprietary data may be a part of your submittal. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by NTSB. Parties must submit information within seven (7) days of publication of this notice. NTSB will not return capability statements and the supporting documentation submitted in response to this notice. Telephone responses and inquiries will not be accepted. You may email questions regarding this notice to the issuing office to Kate Campbell via email at: kate.campbell@ntsb.gov.