Joint future theater lift (aeronautics)

Joint Future Theater Lift (JFTL) Technology Study (JTS)
Capability Request for Information (CRFI)

20 October 10

US Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center Developmental Planning – ASC/XRX 2275 D St. Area B, Bldg 16, Rm 0053C Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7211

JFTL Technology Study (JTS) – Capability Request for Information (CRFI)

JFTL Technology Study (JTS) CAPABILITY REQUEST FORINFORMATION (CRFI) 1.0 Synopsis The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Requirements and Capabilities Integration Directorate, ASC/XR, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, is issuing a Capability Request for Information (CRFI). THIS IS A CAPABILITY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This CRFI solicits information from Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies, US and/or foreign companies who can providepromising technologies and system concepts that can achieve a Joint Future Theater Lift (JFTL) capability. The Government will use the CRFI responses to inform on-going cost and capability analyses and provide an analytical foundation to inform the FY14 Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this CRFI in order to assist ASC in determiningpotential levels of competition available in the industry. This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is not to be construed as a formal solicitation. It does not commit the Government to reply to information received, or to later publish a solicitation, or to award a contract based on this information. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the US Government to form a binding contract. At this time, ASC is not seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this CRFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. The submitted documentation will not be returned. This CRFI does not commit the Governmentto contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this CRFI. Responders are not limited to a single response. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the FedBizOpps site (www.fbo.gov) for additional information pertaining to this CRFI. 2.0 Proprietary Materials Protection This notice is part ofGovernment Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information from industry. Any company proprietary information contained in the response should be clearly marked such that „publicly-releasable‟ and „proprietary‟ information are clearly distinguished. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure.Proprietary information must be clearly marked on the outside container and on the materials inside. The Government shall not be liable, or suffer any consequential damages, for
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any proprietary information not properly identified. TheGovernment will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish the capability and requirements for any future systems acquisition, so as to not inadvertently restrict competition. CRFI responses which contain information that is marked as proprietary will be protected as proprietary information. Such information will be reviewed by a team comprised of Government as wellas contractor personnel hired to provide technical assistance. All members of the team will sign nondisclosure agreements and will be reminded of their obligation to protect such information to the maximum extent permitted or required by the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. 1831 et seq., and other applicable statutes or regulations. In addition, Government members will be reminded of their...