Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Energy Storage Subsystems (ESS) Sustainment IDIQ

d the Ford-class nuclear powered aircraft carriers. The efforts will support the sustainment phase of the EMALS, and will include the following: Development of pre-Engineering Change Proposals and Logistics Engineering Change Proposals of the systems for deficiency resolution and corrective action Technical data development, to include drawings, product engineering design data, critical manufacturing processes, parts/wiring lists, and quality assurance provisions Support for the development of product improvements, design recommendations, technical data investigations, support for technical publications deficiency reports resolution, technical support for test plans, reports, acceptance test procedures, and engineering/general specifications Remote and on-site subject matter expertise/technical support to the Ford Class shore based/pier side, or land-based test site, to include investigation and repair following determination of root cause Support for shipboard activities for fixed wing aircraft launches using EMALS ESS Engineering and System Software Investigations Support Establish and maintain a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System Update and maintain EMALS ESS logistics products across Operational, Intermediate, and Depot maintenance levels using current data Update and maintain Supportability Analysis, to include all EMALS system configuration technical data packages Other Logistics support, such as Repair Level Analysis, Maintenance Plan, task analysis/narrative, training support, support equipment and peculiar support equipment, provisioning data, Interactive Electronic Technical Manual, calibration, and packaging, handling, storage, and transportation Quality assurance management Material management in support of repair and overhauls The planned contract award date is no later than September 30, 2026, with an ordering period of five years to support EMALS ESS aboard ford-class nuclear powered aircraft carriers. Background: EMALS is an aircraft launch system that provides the ability to launch current and projected carrier-based, nose-gear-launch (NGL) equipped aircraft from Ford-class aircraft carriers. The ESS is comprised of 12 motor-generators and control systems and powers the carrier�s aircraft launch system. EMALS improves launch gear margins of safety from the current steam catapult levels to the values needed for future fleet operational requirements. Special Requirements: NAVAIR expects to receive from each respondent a full response with capability summary, which contains a detailed description that clearly demonstrates that your company currently possesses or has authorized access or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure authorized access to the necessary technical data to complete the above tasking and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being solicited. For example, the summary should include details on the following technical data: Specifications, Critical Manufacturing Processes, Product Engineering Design Data and Special Tooling Engineering Design Data of the EMALS ESS systems. In addition, each response shall address the following: Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Engineering and Logistics reach-back and on-site support of EMALS ESS for all In-Service Ford Class Carriers Contractor shall provide detailed understanding of facility and infrastructure requirements for complete validation and verification of all ESS components. Contractor shall also prove they have access to test facilities that can support the weight of the ESS components as well as power requirements, auxiliary sensors, and ESS compatible health monitoring systems. Electrical power to the test pad is provided from a 2.5 MVA, 690 V transformer, and the facility requires A Nidec Industrial Automation VSD, or equivalent, to drive the ESS motor via the 690:1010 V three phase, step-up transformer. Contractor shall provide a detailed understanding of procedures on how to troubleshoot, repair/replace all ESS equipment and subcomponents, and a proven ability to test/verify ESS equipment and subcomponent functionality prior to returning equipment back to operational state. Contractor shall provide detailed understanding of all required calibration, sensor installation, and data acquisition procedures that are required to support a return to operation process for all ESS components. Contractor shall provide a detailed understanding of embedded material specifications and technical requirements noted on ESS Drawing Package and proven ability to replicate/reproduce in support of engineering, configuration management, DMSMS, logistics support, technical support, In-Service Support, Product support, and Life Cycle Sustainment aboard the Ford-class nuclear powered aircraft carriers. Contractor shall describe the approach that will be utilized to perform research and analysis, engineering and logistics support required to develop change proposals for EMALS ESS. Contractor shall describe the approach that will be utilized for deficiency resolution and corrective actions to include a combination of procedural and/or material (hardware and/or software) solutions for the EMALS ESS systems. Contractor shall demonstrate how Government led trouble report investigations will be supported including: investigate failure cause, research potential solutions, make recommendations on improvements, and support implementation of corrective actions on the EMALS ESS systems. Contractor shall describe the approach for design recommendations to correct safety defects, overhaul & repair instruction (ORIs), or improve component or system reliability will be provided for non-Performance Based Logistics (PBL) items. The Contractor shall demonstrate how it will support FORD class shipboard activities for fixed wing aircraft launches using EMALS ESS. Eligibility: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336413, Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J017 � Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment. The results of this Sources Sought Notice will also be used to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. Note: FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting requires a small business prime on a Set-Aside to perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance. Small business primes may now count �first tier subcontracted� work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2020-O0008 dated 04/03/20 at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far). To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize �similarly situated entities� to meet the Limitations on Subcontracting, p