P - 8A MFDAU PCMCIA Card Elimination Demonstration and AirFASE Software

2026-11-03

P - 8A MFDAU PCMCIA Card Elimination Demonstration and AirFASE SoftwareNotice Type : Sources SoughtAgency / Office : Naval Air Systems CommandLocation : NAVAIR HQ , 47123 Buse Road , Bldg 2272 Patuxent River , MD 20670 United StatesPrimary Point of Contact : Ronald Hickman , Procuring Contracting Officer , ronald . a . hickman . civ @ us . navy . milSecondary Point of Contact : Samantha Ragan , Contract Specialist , Samantha . J . Ragan . civ @ us . navy . milAllow Vendors To Add / Remove From Interested Vendors : NoAllow Vendors To View Interested Vendors List : NoRecovery and Reinvestment Act Action : NoPSC : 1680NAICS : 334511Solicitation Number : N00019 - 25 - RFPREQ - APM290 - 0216THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY . 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 SOURCES SOUGHT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY . INTRODUCTION : The Naval Air Systems Command ( NAVAIR ), Program Executive Office ( PEO ) Assault ( A ), Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office ( PMA - 290 ) is seeking information from industry on the capability of designing , developing , testing and manufacturing a system to augment the current P - 8A Multi - Functional Data Acquisition Unit ( MFDAU ) for the P - 8A platform . The MFDAU captures and records raw P - 8A flight data that is download via Personal Computer Memory Card International Association ( PCMCIA ) cards . PCMCIA cards have become obsolete , so NAVAIR requires a system that can be seamlessly integrated into the MFDAU that provides an alternate route for storing flight data for ground station use . In addition , the system must allow for expanded aircraft data recording capability via the Aeronautical Radio Incorporated ( ARINC ) 429 and MIL - STD - 1553 data buses . A method for decoding and displaying this data for off - aircraft analysis is also required . Teledyne ’ s AirFASE software is the current product used for this purpose , requiring licensure per license occurrence . Ability for a Microsoft Windows application for small data sets and a cloud implementation for enterprise - level datasets are sought . The requested information is to assist the Government in conducting market research to determine potential business sources that have the assets , skills , experience , financial stability , qualifications , and knowledge required to support the above request . Include a statement regarding industrial security clearance . This Sources Sought is not , however , a request for inquiries concerning subcontracting opportunities . Teledyne is the Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ) of the P - 8A MFDAU system . The system was commercially designed and developed , so the Government does not have any technical data rights for this system . NAVAIR plans to procure one ( 1 ) system to augment MFDAU data storage . Data decoding / analysis software licenses are up to 10 individual application use licenses and 200 cloud . Delivery is anticipated to be FY26 . SUBMISSION DETAILS : Interested persons may submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals . Only Capability Statements received on or before 15 calendar days after the posting date of this Notice will be considered by the Government . A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . Capability Statements received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement . Capability Statements submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical / management / business area under consideration , on each of the following qualifications . Small / Large Business Status : A company profile to include number of employees , annual revenue history , office location ( s ), DUNS Number , CAGE Code , and a statement regarding current small / large business status . Technical Data Documentation : Since Teledyne is the OEM of the MFDAU and AirFASE software , and the Government does not possess sufficient technical data that a Contractor would require in order for that Contractor to fulfill the planned requirements , each interested party ( other than Teledyne ) must include either ( 1 ) a teaming agreement ( or equivalent document ) signed by Teledyne indicating that Teledyne agrees to partner with or be a subcontractor to the interested party for the contemplated procurement ; or ( 2 ) a document ( e . g ., purchase order ) indicating the interested party ’ s ability to secure authorized access to the necessary technical data from Teledyne . Execution : A description of the approach for delivering a flight ready system within 30 days after a planned 2026 contract award . If a small business , provide a description of the plan for ensuring that the small business performs at least 50 % of the work itself in terms of cost of performance . Experience : A description of previous ( awarded within last 3 years ) or current relevant contracts . Personnel : Name , professional qualifications and specific experience of key personnel ( e . g ., program manager ( s ), project manager ( s ), technical lead ( s ), etc . Facilities : Availability and description of facilities and equipment that will be utilized to meet requirements . Security : A description of facility and personnel security regarding the handling and storage of classified information and hardware . The information submitted should address feasibility of performing the following task for integration of a system into the MFDAU that provides an alternate route for storing flight data for ground station use : Description of the Contractor ' s approach in the design , development , and test of software and ancillary hardware necessary to support P - 8A MFDAU integration . Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the Capability Statement . Interested parties are advised against submitting a Capability Statement that merely mimics information in this Notice , provides brochure - like information , or provides general information . Responses to this Notice are not to exceed 20 pages in length on 8 . 5 x 11 - inch paper with one inch margins and font no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman . The Government requests that respondents deliver responses electronically via e - mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format with proper data markings for unclassified and proprietary information not later than 15 calendar days after the posting date of this Notice . Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted . All submissions shall include this Sources Sought Notice Reference Number , company name , company address , CAGE code , DUNS number , and a point - of - contact who is able to discuss the Capability Statement submitted . Point - of - contact information shall include name , position , phone number , and email address . Acknowledgement of receipt will be provided . All information submitted will be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR 15 . 207 . All submissions must be clearly marked with the following caption : For Official Use Only , Releasable to Government Agencies for Evaluation Purposes Only . Responses that fail to comply with the above instructions or present ideas not pertinent to subject , may not be reviewed . All information received in response to this Notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly . Information submitted in response to this Notice is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned . The Government is under no obligation to provide responses or comments to information received from interested persons but may request additional information following review . Note : If the interested person is a foreign concern or if a U . S . interested person has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity , adherence to all International Traffic and Arms Regulations ( ITAR ) is required . This capability statement package shall be sent by e - mail to Samantha Ragan at samantha . j . ragan . civ @ us . navy . mil and Ronald Hickman at ronald . a . hickman . civ @ us . navy . mil .

Maryland

2026-04-08