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81 -- Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) All-Up-Round (AUR) Container (OB1969413) (2008-01-02)

The Naval Air Systems Command is soliciting information from industry to
determine potential contractors who have the skills, experience,
qualifications, and knowledge required to successfully design, develop,
integrate, test, qualify, and produce a low cost replacement Container for the
All-Up-Round (AUR) Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW). The purpose of this Request
for Information (RFI) is to assess current industry experience, capabilities,
and interest in a full and open competition to satisfy the objectives
identified herein. NAVAIR intends to use the information provided in response
to this RFI to aid in refining its acquisition strategy, budgeting
assumptions, statement of work, and performance specification.

This Sources Sought is the first of several future announcements advertising
this requirement. NAVAIR plans to issue a separate Sources Sought announcement
which will include the Government's draft contract and performance
specification. In addition, NAVAIR plans to host an Industry Day meeting. A
firm time/date will be announced at a later date.

A competitive performance-based specification solicitation for the JSOW AUR
Container effort is anticipated for release in the 3rd quarter of FY08. A Best
Value source selection is planned with an anticipated
development/qualification contract award in FY09.

The Government's solicitation will require the design, development,
integration, test, qualification, and production of a low cost replacement AUR
JSOW Container. Additionally, the Government will require the delivery of a
Technical Data Package (TDP) and Government Purpose License Rights (GPLR). The
Government anticipates this solicitation to result in the award of a Firm-
Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the qualification/FAT effort and also four (4)
FFP production options beginning as early as FY09.

Objectives: The JSOW Container performance specification and statement of
work are currently under development; however, early draft specifications and
other related technical and programmatic documentation are available for your
review and comment. This program includes information that has been designated
as Distribution D and is only releasable to current and approved Department of
Defense (DoD) contractors. As such, they will not be posted with the RFP. To
obtain a copy of these documents, please contact Mr. John Antol at the email
address provided below with the name of your company, mailing address, phone
number, email address, and current CAGE number.

RFI Content: Any written response to this RFI is requested to be limited to
no more than 25 pages. If the material provided contains proprietary
information, please mark and identify disposition instructions (submitted data
will not be returned). The response should include, but is not limited to, the
following:

a) A one page company history description to include; Small Business
Administration (SBA) business size classification, major products, primary
customer base, statement on whether your interest in this sources sought is
for the purpose of becoming the prime contractor or to inquire about
subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss
the material submitted.

b) A description of the company's past experience and performance of container
development and production. This documentation shall address, at a minimum,
the following through prior/current experience demonstrating an understanding
of: (1) Weapon Shipping Container/Storage requirements, (2) design and
development; production design verification, first article and qualification
testing; Insensitive Munitions (IM) design and qualification requirements, (3)
planning, coordinating, and conducting tests to prove shipboard qualification
and container quality, and, (4) program management, integration,
manufacturing, logistics, and delivery of container hardware.

c) Primary consideration is for a FFP contract for development/qualification
and production. A full and open competition is anticipated for this
acquisition utilizing the Best Value approach to select the most advantageous
offer based on both non-cost/price related factors as well as cost/price
factors. The Government anticipates evaluating the offers based on past
performance, technical, management, experience, and cost/price related
factors. These potential areas of interest are not listed in any order of
preference. In addition to comments in regard to the draft statement of work
and draft performance requirement, the Government welcomes any comments and
recommendations concerning contract type, evaluation criteria, and areas of
interest for the future solicitation. Industry input is solicited and will be
considered for an effective development/qualification contract incentive
program, considering cost, schedule, performance and/or other factors.

d) Any other technical information the company deems necessary to aid the
government in making an informed assessment.

e) A JSOW Shipping Container Industry Day is being planned to coincide with
the draft RFP release in the Lexington Park, MD area. Potential prime
contractors and subcontractors are invited to attend. It is requested that you
indicate in your submission your interest in attending this Industry Day as
well as topics of interest that you would like to be addressed. Indicate how
many personnel representing the company you would like to attend the Industry
Day.

Based on responses received to this RFI, the Government will make the final
determination for the Industry Day. The Government will determine if there are
any space constraints which could limit the number of personnel of interested
contractors/subcontractors from attending.

Other comments and suggestions regarding the Government's course of action
and/or alternatives you may offer are encouraged and appreciated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Registration in the DoD Central Contractor
Registration (CCR) database will be a prerequisite for receiving an award. For
more information on the CCR, refer to the CCR website at
http://ccr.gov/index.cfm.

Submission Information: Written responses and comments to this RFI are
requested to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM (EST) on 15 January 2008 to:
Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Attn: John Antol, AIR-
2.4.4.3.6, 47123 Buse Road, Unit IPT, Building 2272, Suite 453, Patuxent
River, MD 20670-1547, Attn: JSOW Low Cost Shipping Container. Electronic
responses are recommended and encouraged and should be submitted to each of
the following email addresses:

1. [Please use the link below], NAVAIR Contracts/AIR-2.4.4.3.6, telephone (301)757-
7046, and

2. Marianne.Martin@navy.mil, Program Executive Officer, Unmanned Aviation and
Strike Weapons (PEO(U&W)), Precision Strike Weapons Program Office/PMA-201JS1,
telephone (301)757-7437.

Additional Information: There is no commitment by the Government to issue a
solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies
expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above.
Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the
Government to solicit for or award a contract. If a solicitation is released
it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities website located at
http://www.fbo.gov/. For updates and additional information please refer to
the NAVAIR website at
http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations. It is the
potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any
follow-on information.

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