F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies
Sources Sought Synopsis
F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. This SSS is a follow-on to Notice ID FA8232-22-R-0001. If potential offerors responded to that notice, published 26 August, 2021, and their information did not change, no further repsonse is necessary.
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which have a corresponding Size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar items offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
2. Program Details:
2.1 The following information is provided to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully provide the described capability. AFLCMC/WWMPA F-16 System Program Office, Integration Section, Hill AFB, UT intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide diverse bracket and bracket kits for the United States Air Force. Potential brackets and bracket kits can have a broad range materials, construction, machining and assemblies to facilitate the needs required for various modifications. They will be made out of all types and classes of metals and plastics. The kits include parts which may require purchasing from outside sources. Parts for kits will vary. Items needed to complete kits will be required to be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted or agreed upon. Common items found in kits include the following: clamps, screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, etc.
This action is being conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for the following:
As stated previously, the contractor shall be required to manufacture/procure, assemble and deliver all parts to the specifications provided in each separate Delivery Order placed against this contract.
The Contractor shall build and deliver, to provided drawings, requirements and standards, diverse bracket/kits used on all current and future Blocks of F-16 aircraft The Contractor shall be provided a Statement of Work (SOW), reporting requirement, and set of drawings with each solicitation and Delivery Order. These drawings will provide the set requirements that will be mandatory to be met in order to be considered successful.
The Brackets may require marking with UID.
The Contractor shall have the resource and manufacturing capability of performing a number (2 (minimum) or more) of multiple delivery orders, of varying complexity, simultaneously.
Quality Assurance Plan
The Contractor shall have a Quality Assurance Plan that complies with SAE AS9100 and AS9102. This program, as a minimum, shall include inspection, validation, evaluation, corrective action and procedures necessary to effect quality of all products provided under this contract.
The program shall allow inspection by the Government and shall be applicable to all subcontractors and members of the contractor's team, as appropriate.
Quality Assurance shall demonstrate that the government’s designs are adhered to and that material used conforms to the approved designs/drawings provided by the government.
Delivery Requirements
For each bracket requirement, the government may request a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from the contractor at no cost to establish costing and budget requirements to procure the Bracket or Bracket Kits
A Delivery Order (DO) will be issued to the contractor to delineate the Governments requirements and standards.
Delivery Requirements will be specified on each solicitation and delivery order placed against this contract.
A Status Report shall be provided documenting the effort towards achieving the contract objectives and subsequent Delivery Order (D.O.) objectives.
Parts
Parts ordered via this contract will be in units of 1 to 1000 each and will be determined by each delivery order.
This Is A Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Only
This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).
The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties’ expense.
This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements listed above. When responding please include:
Company Name and Cage code.
A POC's email address and phone number.
Experience with regards to the manufacturing of aircraft wiring harnesses and harness kits. Also, describe how you would address the requirements in Section 3 of this Sources Sought.
Experience in meeting strict delivery schedules.
Suggested NAICS Code.
Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any and any sub-category.
Type of Small Business Classification (ex. Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned, etc.) per NAICS Code 336413.
Provide an electronic response/attachments through e-mail to Ian Morris, Laurie Auernig, and cc Chris LeDuc. On the e-mail subject line include “F-16 Bracket SSS Response – Company Name).”
Place of Performance:
Contractor facilities
United States
Primary Point of Contact:
Ian Morris
Contracting Officer
ian.morris.5@us.af.mil
Phone: 801-586-6815
Secondary Point of Contact:
Laurie Auernig
Contracting Officer
laurie.auernig@us.af.mil
Phone: 801- 586-3442
Program Manager:
Chris LeDuc
christian.leduc@us.af.mil
FA8232-23-R-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
3/20/23, 3:56 PM F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies Multiple Award IDIQ Acquisition
This solicitation seeks proposals for multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts to provide F-16 bracket parts, kit assemblies, and related data requirements to the Department of the Air Force over five years. Offerors will compete for task orders to supply a range of spare parts and assemblies for the F-16 aircraft, including first article samples for testing and approval, replacement parts for existing aircraft, and kits for foreign military sales. Proposals will be evaluated based on an offeror's self-scoring worksheet validated by the government against supporting documentation of relevant experience, facilities, personnel, safety, quality control, and supplier management. Proposals are due no later than February 21, 2024.
This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413, Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The total estimated maximum value of the multiple award IDIQ contracts is $48 million over a five-year base ordering period and a two-year option period. Place of performance will be at the prime contractor's or subcontractor's facilities within the United States. Foreign participation is prohibited.
FA8232-24-R-3001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
12/15/23, 1:24 PM F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies Multiple Award IDIQ Acquisition
This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals to provide F-16 bracket parts and kit assemblies for the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base. Contractors will produce diverse metal components including brackets, plates, and assemblies according to specifications provided in delivery orders. Parts may require various manufacturing processes and materials will include aluminum, steel, and corrosion-resistant alloys. Responses are due 45 days after notice posting on December 15, 2023, with awards anticipated in July 2024.
This is a 100% small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. The estimated contract value is $48 million over seven years including a five-year base period and two one-year options. Delivery orders will specify requirements for quantities, materials, finishes and other details. As a total small business set-aside, only proposals from small business concerns will be considered for this multiple award IDIQ.
FA8232-24-3001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
11/28/23, 1:19 PM F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies Multiple Award IDIQ Acquisition
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base has awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies on December 6, 2024. The base contract period spans five years, with an additional two-year option, and has an estimated total ceiling of $48,000,000. Five small businesses were awarded contracts, including KIHOMAC, Inc., Fort Walton Machining, Inc., Polytronix, Inc., J.F. Taylor, Inc., and Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense LLC, each receiving a unique contract number between FA8232-25-D-B002 and FA8232-25-D-B006. The contract will be performed at the respective contractors' facilities, with contract performance beginning on December 6, 2024, and continuing through December 5, 2029.
FA8232-24-R-3001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
12/6/24, 10:30 PM F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies - Synopsis
F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies - Synopsis
1. This announcement constitues a Synopsis for Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies for the F-16 aircraft. AFLCMC/WAM F-16 System Program Office intends to award an IDIQ contract for 5 years, 2 Year Option, as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which have a corresponding Size standard of 1,250 employees.
2. Program Details:
2.1 AFLCMC/WWMPA F-16 System Program Office, Integration Section, Hill AFB, UT intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide diverse bracket and bracket kits for the United States Air Force. Potential brackets and bracket kits can have a broad range materials, construction, machining and assemblies to facilitate the needs required for various modifications. They will be made out of all types and classes of metals and plastics. The kits include parts which may require purchasing from outside sources. Parts for kits will vary. Items needed to complete kits will be required to be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted or agreed upon. Common items found in kits include the following: clamps, screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, etc.
This action is being conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for the following:
As stated previously, the contractor shall be required to manufacture/procure, assemble and deliver all parts to the specifications provided in each separate Delivery Order placed against this contract.
The Contractor shall build and deliver, to provided drawings, requirements and standards, diverse bracket/kits used on all current and future Blocks of F-16 aircraft The Contractor shall be provided a Statement of Work (SOW), reporting requirement, and set of drawings with each solicitation and Delivery Order. These drawings will provide the set requirements that will be mandatory to be met in order to be considered successful.
The Brackets may require marking with UID.
The Contractor shall have the resource and manufacturing capability of performing a number (2 (minimum) or more) of multiple delivery orders, of varying complexity, simultaneously.
Quality Assurance Plan
The Contractor shall have a Quality Assurance Plan that complies with SAE AS9100 and AS9102. This program, as a minimum, shall include inspection, validation, evaluation, corrective action and procedures necessary to effect quality of all products provided under this contract.
The program shall allow inspection by the Government and shall be applicable to all subcontractors and members of the contractor's team, as appropriate.
Quality Assurance shall demonstrate that the government’s designs are adhered to and that material used conforms to the approved designs/drawings provided by the government.
Delivery Requirements
For each bracket requirement, the government may request a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from the contractor at no cost to establish costing and budget requirements to procure the Bracket or Bracket Kits
A Delivery Order (DO) will be issued to the contractor to delineate the Governments requirements and standards.
Delivery Requirements will be specified on each solicitation and delivery order placed against this contract.
A Status Report shall be provided documenting the effort towards achieving the contract objectives and subsequent Delivery Order (D.O.) objectives.
Parts
Parts ordered via this contract will be in units of 1 to 1000 each and will be determined by each delivery order.
This Is A Synopsis Only
This Synopsis is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Synopsis does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).
The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties’ expense.
Place of Performance:
Contractor facilities
United States
Primary Point of Contact:
Ian Morris
Contracting Officer
ian.morris.5@us.af.mil
Phone: 801-586-6815
Secondary Point of Contact:
Laurie Auernig
Contracting Officer
laurie.auernig@us.af.mil
Phone: 801- 586-3442
Program Manager:
Chris LeDuc
christian.leduc@us.af.mil
FA8232-23-R-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base
4/4/23, 1:33 PM