Navy F-5 / F-16 Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) Equipment Repair

Disclaimer: This Sources Sought 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. This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. Respondent costs in response to this Sources Sought are not an allowable direct charge to the Government; therefore, NAVAIR will not assume liability for any costs incurred for preparation of responses to this Sources Sought. All information released in this announcement is considered a DRAFT and for informational purposes only.

The Department of the Navy (DoN), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Manager Adversary and Specialized Aircraft (PMA-226), F-5 and F-16 Integrated Product Team (IPT) is conducting market research to determine potential candidate business for providing repair and/or replacement support capabilities and assembling kits for Scorpion™ Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) equipment developed by Thales Defense & Security, Inc (TDSI), Cage Code 23386.

The HMIT system is comprised of an Interface Control Unit (ICU) installed on the F-5 and F-16 aircraft and a Banana Bar located on the helmet. The ICU and Banana Bar are Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and the sub-assemblies are Shop Replaceable Units (SRU). The HMIT provides aircrew the ability to cue sensors and weapons, while receiving target, weapon, and flight data, at high off-boresight angles for navigation and air-to-air/air-to- ground weapon delivery while maintaining visual contact with the target. The system also provides aircrew the ability to cue weapons to potential targets and other locations via information provided by aircraft sensors.

TDSI, as the OEM is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to provide the requirement. In order to comply with DFARS PGI 206.302-1, the Government is seeking information on the availability of potential alternative providers for this requirement.

Responses received for this notice will serve as a consideration for the Government’s decision to fulfill this requirement on a sole-source basis. Additionally, the requested information will be considered for acquisition planning purposes. As such, all responses are encouraged.

Notice: The repair and replacement activities described in this Sources Sought Synopsis require access to data proprietary to TDSI. The Government does not own rights for this data and cannot provide assistance in obtaining the necessary data.

Requirements: The purpose of the intended contract is for the U.S. Navy to provide repairable and/or replaceable Scorpion™ HMIT components to a qualified source so that the items can be repaired to a serviceable condition and returned. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, testing, and returning equipment to ensure operational readiness. This includes managing the supply chain for required components, handling government-furnished equipment, and ensuring secure and traceable processes for all items. Additionally, the contractor will provide technical assistance during kit installation to support seamless integration into operational systems. The following components have been identified as items requiring repair or replacement, with the contractor expected to ensure all work meets established quality and performance standards. This effort is critical to maintaining the Navy's mission capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Repair / Replace
Interface Control Unit (ICU) (Part Number: V15045-17-02, V15531-17-01)
Banana Bar Assembly (BBA) (Part Number: V14836-17-01, V14916-17-01)
BBA Display (Part Number: V15746-17-01)
Single Branch Hel-HRC Cable (Part Number: V14032-09-01)
Day Camera (Part Number: V14563-17-01)
Mohawk SubAssy (Part Number: V14645-02-01, V14915-02-01)
Wildcat SBC (Part Number: A13882-3)
Carrier Board (Part Number: V15155-17-02)
HObIT (Part Number: V14480-17-01)
Jbox assy (Part Number: V14492-17-01)
ICU-IRC Cable (Part Number: A13089-X-XXX *multiple PNs*)
IRC-QDC Cable (Part Number: A13090-1)
HRC-QDC Cable (Part Number: A13091-5)

Kit Install
C Kit Standard BBA (Part Number: V14847-03-01)
D Kit Extended BBA (Part Number: V14847-03-02)

Additional Information and Submission Details

Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this Sources Sought. Submission requirements detailed below:

1. Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) one-sided, 8.5x11 inch pages, Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch) demonstrating their capability to provide repair and/or replacement support, as well as kit assembly capabilities, for the HMIT system outlined in the requirement above. identified in the above requirement. Documentation should be in bullet format.
2. All responses must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to determine capability of this requirement. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and should be clearly marked.  To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information.  Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The statement must address, at a minimum, the stated requirements as described above and:
   • A brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, to include; Company Name, mailing address, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, telephone number, fax number, and email address; 
   • Briefly identify your company’s experience in performing work of similar size and scope.
   • CAGE code, Unique Entity (UEI) Number, Office location(s), annual revenue history,  number of employees, statement indicating business size and, whether the respondent is a large business or qualify as a Small Business concern, Veteran-owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSB).
   • All data received in response to this Sources Sought marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be protected from release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request will not be returned. Classified material shall not be submitted.
   • If your company is a small business and intends to team with a qualified subcontractor, please provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract performance. Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2021-O0008 (Sep 2021), the Offeror/Contractor agrees in performance of the Delivery Order in the case of a contract for Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.
   • The specific technical skills the company possess to demonstrate its capability to perform the tasks?
   • Any assumptions, such as necessary Government Furnished Material, required to perform the government’s requirement.
3. Interested businesses shall submit responses electronically via Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to Ms. Cami Stemple, cami.b.stemple.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00 am EST on 05 December 2024. Businesses should monitor SAM.gov for the latest information regarding this procurement.