CH-53 Depot Level Aircraft Modifications

Disclaimer  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT WILL BE UTILIZED TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT WILL COMPETITIVELY SOLICIT VIA THE KRACEN MAC. IF TWO OR MORE KRACEN CONTRACT HOLDERS ARE DETERMINED CAPABLE AND QUALIFIED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL COMPETE THIS REQUIREMENT VIA THE KRACEN MAC.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  Introduction  The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), in support of PMA-261 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office is seeking sources that have the skills, experience and facilities required to successfully provide installation and material support of CH-53E/K Depot Level Aircraft Modifications. Taskings may include conducting Depot Level A-Kit installations, fabrication of kits to support recurring, non-recurring and prototype aircraft modifications in accordance with Engineering Changes to aircraft designated by the H-53 Program Office, PMA-261. All work will be conducted at Government owned CONUS and OCONUS locations.   THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.    Background  PMA-261 is responsible for providing H-53 Heavy Lift aircraft that are capable, reliable and supportable to the fleet in support of operational missions and objectives. A primary element in meeting this responsibility is by integrating the CH-53E/K aircraft with up-to-date warfighting capabilities, safety enhancements and reliability improvements through Depot Level aircraft modifications.   Anticipated Period of Performance  The contract is intended to satisfy Government requirements for FY27 through FY31.   Anticipated Contract Type  The contract type is anticipated to be Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Materials.  Required Capabilities  The specific requirement of the effort under this sources sought notice is to provide highly capable and experienced Depot Level artisans to inspect, disassemble, modify, assemble, perform post-inspection, operational checks (if required) and document aircraft modifications of CH-53E/K aircraft in accordance with applicable Technical Directives. Primary sites for aircraft modifications will be MCAS Miramar and MCAS New River but will also occasionally require modifications at Government-owned CONUS and OCONUS locations. In addition, the contractor shall have the ability to produce and deliver aircraft retrofit A-Kits to support the fielding of aircraft modifications.  The tasking includes maintenance and supply support in compliance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series, DCMA 8210 and H-53 Maintenance Instruction Manual procedures with management and performance of the following services:  Incorporate aircraft modifications  Produce and deliver aircraft retrofit A-Kits  Organization Level maintenance (Scheduled and Unscheduled)  Prospective offerers MUST:  Be able to stand-up aircraft modification capabilities to support aircraft inductions to conduct the above services within thirty (30) days after contract award.  Eligibility  The applicable NAICS code is 336411 with a Small Business Size standard of 1,500 employees.  The Product Service Code (PSC) is K015.  Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size.  Incumbent  This is a follow-on requirement. The incumbent contractor is: Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc. (ACET) N0001923D0009  Submission Details  All responsible source