SAM #26-TPM209-0205

This procurement opportunity from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), focuses on integrating the Flight Management Function Application (FMF App) Software with the T-45 Mission Computer Alternative (MCA): - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), Patuxent River, MD - OEM Highlight: - Rockwell Collins, Inc. is the sole OEM and original developer of the FMF App Software - Products/Services Requested: - Flight Management Function Application (FMF App) Software - Integration and support services for the T-45 Mission Computer Alternative - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement due to proprietary data rights held by Rockwell Collins, Inc. - FMF App must resolve existing deficiencies and be compatible with the T-45 MCA - Software must handle positional data inputs, navigational data outputs, and structural coverage analysis - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, MD (contracting office) - Cedar Rapids, IA (Rockwell Collins location) - No alternative OEMs or part numbers are specified in the solicitation

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a Delivery Order under a Basic Ordering Agreement, with Rockwell Collins, Inc., 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0505 to provide the Flight Management Function Application (FMF App) Software in a configuration compatible for integration into the T-45 Mission Computer Alternative (MCA) which will resolve the existing deficiencies within the FMF App; with known solutions resident within the Contractor’s commercial line.  The FMF App will be integrated into the T-45 MCA (Mission Computer Alternative), to pass positional data inputs to the FMF App, communicate navigational data outputs from the FMF App to the primary flight display vehicle interface and perform structural coverage analysis. 

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Rockwell Collins, Inc. is the original developer of the AMS and retains all data rights; making them the only company that has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to modify, develop, produce, maintain and support this system.

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPROSAL. This notice outlines the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with Rockwell Collins, Inc.  No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, to be considered by the agency.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Rockwell Collins, Inc. directly.