1. • The Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) / Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Test Instrumentation Kits (CATIKs) contract is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement for market research purposes; it is intended to be used solely as data collection.
2. • This proposal is being issued for information purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals; any interest in providing the required services must be communicated promptly to the Procuring Contracting Officer within 15 days of publication.
3. • The projected contract requires providing CATIKs and associated components (Flight Termination and Instrumentation batteries) on a sole-source basis due to FAA/DOJ considerations regarding proprietary information.
4. • No monetary reimbursement will be made, nor liability assumed; responses or follow-up requests should not incur additional expenses; the sole consideration for providing this information is determining interest in responding or pursuing services.
Description
Description: (a) Establish new contract to produce Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) / Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Test Instrumentation Kits (CATIKs) and associated CATIK components (i.e. Flight Termination Battery P/N: 541-71072-1, Instrumentation Battery P/N: 541-71078-1 and associated CATIK components/materials.) It is anticipated that this requirement would be for one production of 15 full kits. (b) This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement for market research information only, and is to be used for planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposal. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. (c) The projected contract is for the purchase of CATIKs, and CATIK associated components (Flight Termination and Instrumentation batteries). The contractor shall provide all resources (facilities, and equipment) and engineering expertise necessary to manufacture the products/materials previously cited. (d) This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a company believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement/perform the contract services, the company may identify their interest and capability to the Procuring Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Those interested companies must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), or women owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. (e) Companies interested in responding may submit a capability statement to include the following information and/or documentation that demonstrate technical capability in the 6 areas listed below. These areas are considered critical for achieving successful technical performance. Include in your companies description/documentation for each area below whether your company has performed as a prime or as a subcontractor; and identify if personnel have at least three years of recent experience. Describe your experiences working with the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system or similar aerospace systems. (CRITICAL) Describe your past hardware design, modification and test activities devoted to supporting the sustainment of the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system. (CRITICAL) Possesses the data supporting engineering service activities for AGM-86B ALCM weapon system as previously designed, implemented, and supported by the OEM. (CRITICAL) Handling of system modifications, maintenance and sustainment action to AGM-86B ALCM weapon system that account for special considerations as a result of nuclear certification requirements. (CRITICAL) Breadth and depth of sustaining engineering knowledge of the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system. (CRITICAL) List RELEVANT Government and/or commercial contracts with the following information: Contract number and description of services, Co…
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