DFDDP Data/WRAs for the CH-53K

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst, intends to enter into sole source negotiations for the test requirements information in the form of the Lot 3 Detailed Functional Description Documentation Packages (DFDDP) and Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) to support the intermediate and depot level repair of CH-53K avionics using Operational Test Program Sets (OTPS) on the Navy’s automatic test equipment family of systems known as Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS). The DFDDP is proprietary to Sikorsky and shall be the basis for development of performance and diagnostic testing at the Intermediate and Depot maintenance levels. DFDDP consists of an accumulation of Avionics source data that will be used by the Government for the development of Test Program Sets on the electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) for the life cycle support of WRAs within the CH-53K Aircraft. The DFDDP consists of a General description, UUT General Design Data, General Procedures and Special Precautions, Mechanical Interface Requirements, UUT Theory of Operation, Functional Block Diagrams, and UUT Input/Output Data/Timing Diagrams, Manufacturing design data, specifications, drawings, software design requirement, reliability, Interface Configuration Design specifications and other source information that was used to develop and manufacture the WRA.

The WRAs procured shall be in the latest production configuration for the CH-53K aircraft.

The anticipated award will be made to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, located in Stratford, Connecticut (CAGE 78286). Sikorsky is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter and holds the proprietary rights to the diagrams, schematics, and drawings for the DFDDP data and WRAs being acquired. The Government does not possess the technical data.
This acquisition is being pursued under the sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1; therefore a solicitation is not available for this procurement. DFDDP Data/WRAs for the CH-53K.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition
based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.