F-16 Inventory Decision Support Process (IDSP)
ID: N00421-25-RFPREQ-TPM226-0090Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/36bd59af36c8401ebf7cd3cf0d44d483/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, is seeking industry feedback for the Inventory Decision Support Process (IDSP) aimed at managing the lifecycle, readiness, and costs associated with the US Navy’s F-16 fleet. This initiative, led by PMA-226, focuses on enhancing inventory planning and maintenance strategies, requiring analytical processes to support effective inventory management. The opportunity is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency of the F-16 aircraft, with a contract period anticipated to last five years starting from July 15, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and relevant experience by March 20, 2025, to the primary contact, James Redding, at james.m.redding9.civ@us.navy.mil, or the secondary contact, Catrina Farrell, at catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Redding - Contract Specialist
    james.m.redding9.civ@us.navy.mil
    CATRINA FARRELL - Procurement Contracting Officer
    catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil
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    F-16 IDSP_Sources Sought_FINAL.pdf
    The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a Sources Sought notice regarding the procurement of the Inventory Decision Support Process (IDSP) for the management of the lifecycle, readiness, and costs for the US Navy’s F-16 fleet. This initiative, led by PMA-226, aims to enhance inventory planning and maintenance strategies for F-16 aircraft. The notice seeks industry feedback on the capability to provide analytical processes necessary for effective inventory management. Submissions are requested from interested parties by March 20, 2025, outlining their capabilities, company background, experience with similar projects, and business size status. The anticipated contract period is five years starting from July 15, 2025. Deliverables will include analytical methodologies and monthly reports to support lifecycle decisions and investment improvements. It is clearly stated that this Sources Sought is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will help the government decide on potential contract strategies and set-aside opportunities. Any costs incurred by respondents during this process are their responsibility, and the government has no obligation to contract as a result of this notice. Overall, the document seeks to identify reliable sources to fulfill the requirements associated with the management of F-16 aircraft inventories.
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