INTRODUCTION
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207), Patuxent River, MD is conducting market research to identify potential business sources who have the resources, capabilities and experience to procure and deliver eighteen (18) new United States Marine Corps (USMC) UC-12W King Air B360CER aircraft, associated spares for twenty-one (21) aircraft, and required site standup equipment for four (4) Main Operating Bases by 31 December 2032.
The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The UC-12 aircraft are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type-certificated, commercial-derivative aircraft modified with Navy and Marine Corps required items, supported and maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and Naval Air Forces Instructions. The aircraft provide on-call, rapid response, cargo and passenger transportation as well as forward-deployed logistics support. The UC-12 Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft, manufactured by Textron Aviation as Model 200 Series (military-designated UC-12F/M) and Model 350 Series (designated UC-12W), are high-performance, fixed-wing, pressurized, twin-engine turboprops that accommodate a pilot, co-pilot, up to nine passengers, cargo, or a combination of passengers and cargo.
REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking eighteen (18) new USMC UC-12W King Air B360CER aircraft equipped with the following kits and capabilities:
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Provide & Install APX-119 IFF Provision Kit and Install Government Furnished Property (GFP) APX-119 Receiver / Transmitter, Control Panel, & Personality Module (Includes 130-3076-0001 APX-119 IFF Provisions Kit and 130-3077-0001 APX-119 IFF Equipment Kit) - Kit Number 130-3071-0003
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Provide & Install International Communications Group (ICG) Model ICS-200 Iridium SAT-Phone Communications System in accordance with International Communications Group ICS-120/220 Installation and Operations Manual, Document Number 710702 and the DFW Instrument, LLC data package for installation of ICS-200 SAT-Phone Communications System in UC-12W aircraft 168204 Includes Flight Deck Interface for SAT-Phone in accordance with TAS573210111, N91BE-041221-1, N91BE-041221-2, N91BE-041221-3
The Government is seeking associated spares for twenty-one (21) aircraft including the following:
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code is 336411 with a size standard in number of employees of 1,500. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. All vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAM) Database with its Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code to conduct business with the Department of Defense.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Interested contractors' responses to this Sources Sought Notice (SSN), including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted in Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to the Contract Specialist at melanie.l.barry2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 1600 Eastern Standard Time on 15 November 2024. All responses shall include the Company name, address, Cage Code, UEI, and business size and shall identify points of contact by name, telephone number, and email address. All attached documents shall reference this SSN number.
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.