This is a Sources Sought synopsis announcement, pursuant to FAR Part 10 to accomplish market research and obtain information to be used for planning purposes. The information received will be used to determine the possibility of competition and/or small business set aside, and will not be disclosed outside of the agency.

PMA-271 is seeking sources with current relevant experience, personnel, and capability to procure, build and install High Power Transmit System (HPTS) kits on all required E-6B aircraft and associated trainers utilizing the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)/Technical Directive (TD) developed under previous HPTS Modernization NRE, Validation and Verification efforts.
 

The HPTS is a one-of-a-kind unique system, designed / built by Collins Aerospace, specifically for the E-6B Mercury aircraft (Navy-TACAMO). The purpose of the system is to enhance the Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) communications capabilities that provide secure command and control communications to the Strategic and Tactical submersible forces, and the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) E-4B airborne platform.

The HPTS utilizes two separate Trailing Wire Assemblies (Long Wire, and Short Wire) to maintain constant line of communications. The HPTS system consists of well over Four Hundred (400) Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRA), Shop replaceable assemblies (SRA), and Lowest replaceable units (LRU).
 Firms that believe they can demonstrate their capabilities to perform the requirements described in this Sources Sought posting shall provide a written response to this announcement, consisting of the following:

1) A submission of your firms detailed capabilities to meet the requirements herein, including any teaming arrangements, etc., which you plan to utilize.

2) Past and/or current performance on similar contracts (include contract number, dollar value, brief description of scope, and point of contact name, job title, phone number, and email address).

3) Ability to obtain access to proprietary information/data from Collins Aerospace to perform the required tasking.

Brevity of extraneous information is desired. Please limit past and/or current performance to the last 3-5 years; and

3) A statement identifying your firm's CAGE Code, business size and all socioeconomic categories applicable for the NAICS code 336413. Also, please state whether you are considered a "Manufacturer" or "Non Manufacturer" for this requirement. (See FAR 19.102(f)). The Government will evaluate the submission of this data in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy.

This announcement is published for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. 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.

No request for proposal solicitation document exists at this time.