SOURCES SOUGHT FOR FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT (MAC) ON-RAMPING EVENT FOR NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION
ID: N00421-24-RFPREQ-54000MA-0420Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b1370257f0de4410a3be048db1e66065/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is conducting a Sources Sought notice for potential contractors to support the Full Rate Production (FRP) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) on-ramping event. This initiative aims to enhance acquisition strategies for transitioning from prototyping to full-rate production, consolidating various activities including Science & Technology (S&T) and limited production, with a focus on avionics and aircraft components. The FRP MAC is crucial for maintaining fleet readiness and advancing aircraft capabilities, and it currently consists of 38 awarded contracts across three lots, including a specific lot designated for small businesses. Interested firms are encouraged to respond by providing information on past performance, quality management certifications, and relevant capabilities, with a final RFP anticipated in June 2025 and awards expected by April 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Leanne Mattingly at leanne.i.mattingly.civ@us.navy.mil or Shawn Harbaugh at shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leanne Mattingly
    leanne.i.mattingly.civ@us.navy.mil
    Shawn Harbaugh
    shawn.k.harbaugh.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    FRP MAC PWS_Sources Sought Draft_12DEC2024.docx
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) focusing on the requirement for prototyping, production, and installation of Mission System Avionics and associated components. This effort aims to enhance fleet readiness and aircraft capabilities while streamlining acquisition processes using an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) approach. It establishes three distinct contractor pools: Lot I for avionics production (unrestricted), Lot II for complex aircraft component development (unrestricted), and Lot III designated for small businesses aimed at less complex tasks. Requirements cover various aircraft types and include strict compliance with numerous Department of Defense (DoD) standards. The PWS emphasizes quality management systems, contractual obligations regarding travel and security clearances, and the necessity for non-disclosure agreements. It ensures that the involved contractors meet specific technical and operational standards for development, testing, and manufacturing, which will be defined at the Delivery Order/Task Order level. Overall, the document serves to guide contractors in fulfilling the technical specifications required by the government, ensuring robust support for military aviation systems while promoting effective contract management and performance accountability.
    FRP MAC Sources Sought_17DEC2024.docx
    The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to gather market research for potential contractors capable of supporting the Full Rate Production (FRP) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) on-ramping event. This initiative aims to enhance acquisition strategies for transitioning from prototyping to full-rate production within a single contracting vehicle, consolidating various activities including Science & Technology (S&T) and limited production. The FRP MAC is currently in its fourth year, consisting of 38 awarded contracts across three lots, catering to various complexities in avionics and aircraft components. Eligible firms, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to respond, addressing specific information such as past performance, quality management certifications, and capabilities relevant to the defense and aerospace sectors. Key submission requirements emphasize a thorough understanding of airworthiness processes, military specifications, and design requirements. The anticipated timeline for this acquisition includes a final RFP release in June 2025, an award date in April 2026, and an ordering period extending to April 2035. This notice serves as an exploratory step rather than a formal RFP and aims to streamline capabilities that meet evolving warfighter demands while fostering competitive procurement processes within the defense industry.
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