V250+ Dynamometer Overhaul

The U.S. Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Prototype Integration Facility (PIF), at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is issuing this sources sought notice and intent to sole source as a means of conducting required market research to determine if any capable sources exist to upgrade the Variable-Geometry, Radial Outflow Compressor (VAROC) Air Dynamometer 250 for integration into the Flexible Engine Diagnostics Systems (FEDS) for the Chinook T55-GA-714A engines. The only known capable source with access to the proprietary data necessary to perform this upgrade is Concepts, NREC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Based on the responses to this notice, this requirement may be set-aside for small business or procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.

Interested businesses must submit an UNCLASSIFIED capability statement.

Each capability statement shall include/address at a minimum:

(1) Small/Large Business Status: A company profile to include number of employees, location(s), SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small/large business status. Indicate whether your entity qualifies as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. If claiming small business status, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the work itself in terms of cost of performance.

(2) The only known capable source who owns the proprietary data necessary to procure this supply is the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Concepts NREC. The Government does not have access to or rights in this proprietary data sufficient to compete this requirement; however, any interested party wishing to demonstrate its capability must show that it currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary proprietary data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure authorized access to the necessary proprietary data from Concepts, NREC.

This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.Gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.Gov for additional notices for this requirement.

Respond by 09 May 2025 to Leighton Bragg, Leighton.e.bragg.civ@army.mil, or Al Condino, al.j.condino.civ@army.mil.