Sources Sought Synopsis: Repair of NSN: 5998-01-598-5645 & NSN: 5998-01-598-5644

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

1. Notice

This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources. This request is for information and planning purposes only.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist; to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive, and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811210, which has a corresponding Size standard of $34M in average annual receipts. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a) Small Business Development Programs, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, Historically Under-utilized Business Zone(s) (HUBZone), and Women-Owned small business concerns.

The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your small business status relative to the identified NAICS code above. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime, and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. Description

Requirement Name: Repair of NSN: 5998-01-598-5645 & NSN: 5998-01-598-5644

For the end item, the contractor shall furnish all facilities, parts, materials, equipment and services required to inspect and, if necessary, restore to serviceable condition.

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the software/data needed to purchase/repair this part through additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION

CAGE: 1L4J7 ADDRESS: 1740 Wehrle DR Buffalo, New York 14221-7032, United States

3. Statement:

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique engineering skills, and repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require repair of the part by the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify IAW the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.

The Government does not own the technical data to provide contractors for qualification.

4. Anticipated Procurement Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

Period of Performance: 120 Days ARO

5. Capability Statement Submission Requirements

Interested parties possessing the requisite capabilities are invited to submit a Capability Statement addressing the criteria outlined below.

Business Information:

Provide the following business information for your company:

• Company Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• CAGE Code
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
•  Web Page Address
• Specify whether your company is a U.S. or foreign-owned firm
• Recommended North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code) if other than 811210
• Based on the above NAICS code, state whether your company is a small business and provide additional information regarding the type of small business (women-owned, small- disadvantaged, HUB Zone, etc.).

Potential Offeror Capabilities:

• What is your experience in providing the capability to accomplish the objective/requirements listed above? Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officers or Program Managers).
• Provide pricing data, to include historical pricing data if available.
• How would the prime contractor account for government furnished property (GFP) in the possession of the prime, and all sub-contractors?  
• Does your company currently have any teaming agreements in place that will allow for successfully meeting the Government's requirements? In addition, please identify the roles associated with the teaming arrangement.
• Discuss any documents or data you will require to complete the objectives listed above, and briefly explain their purpose.
• What are the top five risks you see in accomplishing this effort?
• How long would it take you to submit a proposal?
• Provide other relevant topics, concerns, or information not addressed in this posting.

6. Response Procedures

Submission Format: Electronic format only (PDF preferred)

Page Limit: Submissions must not exceed five (5) pages

Due Date & Time: In accordance with (IAW) the date published on SAM.GOV

Delivery Method: Submit via email to the points of contact on SAM.GOV

7. Disclaimer

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 (Market Research) and FAR 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). Nothing in this document shall be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice, nor will it reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties in preparing or submitting responses. All information received in response to this notice marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. The Government reserves the right to use non-proprietary information provided in market research reports, acquisition strategy determinations, and procurement development.