AV-8B Weapons Systems Trainer PIO and CLS

Provision item order (PIO) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for AV-8B WST DISCLAIMERTHIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.205(c).  THE SOURCES SOUGHT SERVES AS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL OFFERORS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN.  ALL RESPONSES RESULTING FROM THIS SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE ASSESSED AND CONSIDERED IN THE GOVERNMENT’S ACQUISITION STRATEGY. 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.  INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center – Training Systems Division (NAWC-TSD)

Procurement Group announces its intention to procure, on behalf of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-205, Support Spares, referred to as Provisioned Item Orders (PIOs) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for the Weapon Systems Trainer (WST) Device 2F150F.  The PIO/spare parts are for repair, and for support required to operate and maintain WST device 2F150F. The CLS services provides initial fielding operations support during deployment of the product support package.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE All WSTs are located at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC).PROGRAM BACKGROUND The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the WST is Indra Systems, Inc., Cage Code 1YVV5. The effort was competitively awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract via the Training System Contract (TSC) II Multiple Award Contract (MAC) in June 2007. The current WST Baseline Configuration Upgrade (BCU) was competitively awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract via the TSC III MAC in December 2018 to CymSTAR, Cage Code 3K3Y9. CymSTAR is currently required to perform a substantial tech refresh of the entire trainer, which includes parts such as Image Generators, Displays, Computers, Wiring, Projectors, Real Time Input/Output (RTIO), and G-Seats. The tech refresh will require CymSTAR to provide a new visual database for device 2F150F, new and/or upgraded products and an updated technical data package. The primary function of the WST’s are to train pilots on procedures for safe aircraft handling in conventional and vertical short take-off and landing (VSTOL) modes, Targeting Pod tactics and techniques, radar sensor procedures, and weapon system procedures and techniques.  Based on the contracted Ready for Training (RFT) date of September 2020, CymSTAR is the only source qualified to deliver the necessary provisioned item orders and provide Contractor Logistics Support in support of the scheduled RFT for device 2F150.  As such, the Government intends to procure this requirement as a sole source award to maintain configuration management and allow successful transition to the fleet.REQUIREMENTS Provisioned Item Order (PIO)This requirement is for the procurement and delivery of brand name support spares available.  In order to maintain configuration management the Government requires exact spare parts as identified in Enclosure 1. It is essential to procure this initial material support spares package prior to delivery of the first device in September 2020, in order to meet the training system’s operational needs. The support items required for this procurement include mission critical components and configuration items. In addition, these items are trainer specific, and allow for the form, fit and functionality that is necessary for maintaining the trainer, and assists to ensure the Government mitigates trainer obsolescence issues to the maximum extent practicable.Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)This requirement is for three months of onsite contractor support for the first accepted WST device, starting in September 2020. Included will be (2) priced options each for two months of on-call support. The total period of performance will be seven months and conclude in late March 2021; which includes all options.ELIGIBILITYThe applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) for the PIO requirement is 6910, and the PSC code for the CLS requirement will be J069.SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested sources shall submit their written technical capabilities to provide the supplies and associated support described above. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact including name, phone number, and email address. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email, using the subject line “AV-8B WST PIO CLS Sources Sought Response” to Sara Robinson, Contract Specialist (sara.robinson@navy.mil) with a copy to Alana Nunez-Bennett, Procuring Contracting Officer (alana.nunez-bennett@navy.mil) in an electronic format that is compatible with MS Word, no later than 12:00pm EST on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored. Return information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT. Submit classified material SHALL NOT. Questions should be direct to Sara Robinson (sara.robinson@navy.mil).Enclosure: Provisioned Item Order (PIO) List