FURY Product Sustainment and Engineering
ID: N6893624R0021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5179dbdcae2b4f46be1994187bc462b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), is seeking a contractor for the sustainment and engineering of FURY products, which are critical for electronic warfare training and operational readiness. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed-Price contract under sole source acquisition procedures, focusing on the development, upgrade, and life cycle sustainment of FURY systems to enhance aircrew operational capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining system configurations, conducting diagnostics, managing cybersecurity protocols, and delivering technical documentation, with significant penalties for non-compliance due to the sensitive nature of the information involved. Interested firms must submit a capability statement referencing solicitation number N6893624R0021 within 15 days of this notice, and can contact Joanna Capazzi or Christopher N. Bigelow for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Beth A. Steude
    (760) 793-4158
    (760) 939-3095
    beth.a.steude.civ@us.navy.mil
    Joel Blaine Ashworth
    (760) 447-2157
    joel.b.ashworth.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Statement of Work.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the sustainment and engineering requirements for the FURY systems at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in China Lake, CA. The focus is on enhancing aircrew operational readiness through engineering support, including the development, upgrade, and life cycle sustainment of various FURY products. The work will be executed via an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and covers tasks such as research, development, cybersecurity, and technology insertion. Key responsibilities of the Contractor include maintaining system configurations, conducting diagnostics, performing studies on system functionality, and managing cybersecurity protocols. Deliverables include technical data packages, training materials, reports on system issues, and quality assurance audits. The Contractor is also required to coordinate an annual user group meeting to address ongoing issues and future needs for FURY capabilities. Penalties for non-compliance with security protocols are significant due to the sensitive nature of the information involved. The SOW highlights the extensive procedural framework in place for managing both system and personnel security, evidencing the Department of Defense's commitment to safeguarding national security interests while advancing training systems.
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