Advanced Requirements Characterization Engineering and Representation (ARCHER) utilized for Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Offboard Mission Support (OMS)

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) announces its intention to procure on an Other than Full and Open Competition basis system-engineering services, analysis, subject matter expertise, and program planning and management assistance for the F-35 Lightning II Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Integrated Product Team (IPT) in support of the MPE redesign project. This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. Additionally, this Sources Sought is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the Request for Proposal (RFP). This is a follow-on requirement. The current contract information can be found in paragraph 3b below. There have been no significant scope, magnitude, or complexity changes from the current contract. This is not subject to bundling or consolidation. INDUSTRY DAY/SITE VISIT INFORMATION: NAWCWD does NOT intend to hold an industry day/site visit. The following documents are attached to this Sources Sought Notice: Draft Statement of Work (SOW) The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with this requirement: Estimated Final RFP Release: 01 25 2027 Estimated Award Date: 05 20 2027 Period of Performance/Ordering Period: 05 20 2027 � 05 19 2032 Primary Work Location/Place of Performance: Primary Work Location OR Place of Performance is detailed in Attachment 1, Draft SOW, paragraph 3.1.2.1. 2.0 DISCLAIMER THIS 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...