NOTICE TYPE:  Sources Sought

The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Armament Directorate is currently conducting market research for a requirement to procure 40 air-launched Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASW) Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and all Sustainment efforts to include operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. The objective of this sources sought notification is to determine what resources are available to perform this specific type of requirement. In addition to the LRASM missile hardware and software, this weapon system includes telemetry instrumentation kits, precision targeting image software, the JASSM Weapon System Simulator, technical data, obsolescence management, upgrades, production implementation, pre-planned product improvement, sustainment, aircraft integration, non-warranty repair, containers, and other related items.  Support items include, but are not limited to, replacement parts, program management, engineering, logistics, test support, support equipment, software/hardware upgrades to support production missiles, associated data, and any other supplies or services needed to sustain the program over the life of the system, as well as all facilities, equipment, labor, tools and test equipment. Deliveries for this procurement are anticipated to begin approximately 23 months after contract award.  Sustainment activities include LRASM system repair, container requirements, and repairable/replaceable components of these end items plus the repair infrastructure; and any other supplies or services needed to sustain the LRASM program over the life of the system.  Repair infrastructure includes program management, replacement parts, special tooling maintenance, business management, hardware demilitarization/disposal and administrative support.  Sustainment requirements are anticipated to include the repair capability for the estimated quantities listed above that cover non-warranted missiles and other support items.  The fulfillment of the supplies/services listed above requires substantial initial investment and an extended period of preparation for manufacture and production.  As Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control's obligations under existing contracts continue, any Government-owned peculiar equipment will not be available to any second source.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government.  Any capability statement will need to demonstrate how the source can provide a qualified LRASM within the required timeframes and without substantial duplication of costs.  No technical data package is available. THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE.

All capability statements received within 15 days after the date of publication of this Sources Sought Notice may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to Kathryn Lentz, Contract Specialist, (850)883-5358, or [email protected], and Dana J. Alexander, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/EBJK, 205 West D. Avenue, Suite 632, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6807 at (850) 883-3904 or e-mail [email protected].