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 with the resources, capabilities, and experience necessary for the procurement of a CFM56-7B24 Enhanced engine and engine stand; and to obtain estimated procurement costs. NAVAIR intends to use the information provided in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Request to aid in refining its acquisition strategy, budgetary assumptions, and Statement of Work (SOW) for this effort and to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
BACKGROUND
The C-40A aircraft is a Boeing 737-700C commercial-derivative cargo/transport/Extended Range Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS) aircraft that is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 25 certified and operated by the United States Navy (USN) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The aircraft are equipped with CFM56-7B24 engines and have been modified with Government unique items with supplement type certifications.
ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE
Respondents shall submit a ROM containing a unit price estimate in Calendar Year 2024 dollars for the procurement of a CFM56-7BE24 Enhanced engine and engine stand (Part Numbers (P/N) AM-2811-4800 or the equivalent), for estimated delivery in Fiscal Year 2025. The price estimate shall not include shipping costs.
The following requirements shall be addressed and/or included in the ROM for consideration:
- 24,200 LB thrust engines
- ETOPS compliant parts/components are required
- Zero installed hours
- All Test Cell performance data
- Warranty Information
Interested parties shall submit a Capability Statement and ROM not to exceed five 8.5 x 11 pages with one-inch margins printed in Times New Roman or Courier New 12-point font. One electronic soft copy shall be submitted via email to the Government POC in Microsoft Word or searchable PDF format no later than 4:30PM EST on 25 September 2024. Respondents are responsible for all expenses associated with a response and the Government will not provide any form of compensation or reimbursement for any costs incurred in its preparation.
All submissions shall include a ROM Reference Number; a company name, address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); a Point of Contact (POC) with a phone number and email address; and business size status for the relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code(s) (i.e., large business, small business, certified 8(a) concern, veteran-owned, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc.).
All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure. However, classified data should not be provided. If Respondent believes that a complete response would require inclusion of classified information, it should notify the Government POC immediately. Summary papers failing to comply with the above instructions or containing impertinent information may not be reviewed. Note: If an interested party is a foreign concern or if a US interested party has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITARs) is required.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A RFP IN THE FUTURE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE USN, IS NOT CURRENTLY SEEKING PROPOSALS AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS. 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 AND ANY ASSOCIATED COSTS INCURRED ARE THE RESPONDENT’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY.
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via email to the Government contracting POCs identified herein.
