Airborne Radar supporting Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft

THIS REQUEST IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Assault (A) Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290) is seeking information from industry on capability of designing, developing, and manufacturing the APY-10 Radar System as well as providing the requisite knowledge, technical data and engineering support to perform this effort for the P-8A platform. The information submitted should address the feasibility of performing the following tasks to support the technical approach required for design, development and manufacturing of APY-10 Radar System: Description of the Contractor’s approach in the development, manufacture, and delivery of P-8A APY-10 Radar System and components (and/or associated software and firmware) to support P-8A aircraft deliveries inclusive of projected weight per assembly and projected timeframe. Include specific relevant technical and management experience performed in the past five (5) years. The requested information is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets, skills, experience, financial stability, qualifications, and knowledge required to support the above request. Include a statement regarding industrial security clearance. This Sources Sought is not, however, a request for inquiries concerning subcontracting opportunities. The Raytheon Company is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the P-8A Poseidon APY-10 Radar System. NAVAIR plans to equip the P-8Aaircraft with the APY-10 Radar System, with a planned base quantity of seven (7) Radar Systems and two (2) option years for up to twenty (20) Systems per year. NAVAIR plans on the award to occur during the fourth quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. Deliveries are expected to complete by FY29. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested persons may submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Only Capability Statements received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of this Notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical/management/business area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications. Small/Large Business Status: A company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Execution: A description of the technical approach for meeting schedule and performance requirements of the contemplated procurement. If a small business, provide a description of the plan for ensuring that the small business performs at least 50% of the work itself in terms of cost of performance. Experience: A description of previous (awarded within last 3 years) or current relevant contracts. Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of key personnel (e.g., program manager(s), project manager(s), technical lead(s), etc. Facilities: Availability and description of facilities and equipment that will be utilized to meet requirements. Security: A description of facility and personnel security regarding the handling and storage of classified information and ha...