Engineering Support for Platform Integration

1. SCOPE

The United States Army Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO AVN), Product Manager Assured Airspace Access Systems (PdM A3S) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing engineering support for platform integration of the Enhanced Aviation Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) with M-Code (EAGLE-M) into the Apache helicopter.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

Interested parties who desire to participate in this RFI are encouraged to submit responses that demonstrate they presently have the experience and intimate knowledge of the Operational Flight Programs of EAGLE-M and Apache to answer this RFI. Responses shall include the following information and address the topics enumerated below.

Company Name Address

Point of Contact (include phone number and email address, CAGE Code, Web Page and URL)

State the country of ownership for the company.

2.1 Technical and experience Requirements:

• Familiar with EAGLE-M functionalities


• Familiar with EAGLE-M operations


• Familiar with EAGLE-M OFP


• Familiar with Apache OFP


• Familiar with Multi-platform Anti-Jam GPS Navigation Antenna


• A minimum of one year platform integration experience on both EAGLE-M and Apache AH-64E aircraft


• Capable of conducting bench/ground testing of the EAGLE-M


• Capable of conducting flight testing of the EAGLE-M with Apache V6.5 platform OFP aircraft


• Capable of identifying software deficiencies and recommending software change requests


• Capable of capturing test data on bench and on aircraft


• Capable of assembling an integration team within 30 calendar days after contract award

The interest parties shall provide evidence such as integration specifications, test data, test plans or test reports or contracts with the Government or Original Equipment Manufacturers of the EAGLE-M or AH-64E.

3. RESPONSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification in order to fully understand a company's response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government's understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company's understanding of the Government's requirements.


2. Responses shall not exceed 12 pages (including any cover page). Include technical and descriptive text, functional block diagrams, and illustrations to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned.


3. Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary data with the appropriate markings. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. Any material that is not marked will be considered publicly releasable.


4. When submitting a response, please be aware that the Army workforce is supplemented by contracted support personnel. Any proprietary data submitted may be handled by contract support services personnel who have signed the applicable Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).


5. Responses are due electronically by 05 May 2025 via email to:

Name: Dylan Chung

Title: Electronics Engineer

Organization: PdM A3S Field Office

Email: dylan.x.chung.civ@army.mil

Name: William Cooper

Title: Tech Lead Engineer

Email: William.e.cooper78.civ@army.mil

6. For more information on this RFI, please contact the points of contact identified above. E-mail communication is preferred.

4. DISCLAIMER

This RFI is not a RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. All information contained in the RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes", is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Contracting Office Address:

6590 Reconnaissance St

Building 6010

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-1846

United States