Suncraft Power Supply Repair
SOLICITATION
This is a solicitation notice for the repair/overhaul of the AN/APG-68 Radar System in the F-16 C/D aircraft. This is a five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type Contract that the Government intends to award sole source. The solicitation consists of the following CLINs:
0001 - Recurring Data
0002 - Non-Recurring Data
0003 - BER/Condemnation CLIN (1270OHG220324)
0004 - Power Supply Repair NSN: (6130-01-473-8223), PN: OYGA2/750, 750-1, Best Estimated Quantity 200 EA
This Power Supply is used in the AN/APG-68 Radar System in the F-16 C/D aircraft. The Power Supply is a critical part of F-16 radar, which supplies power to processes digital radar return from the receiver for target information. The Power Supply is a Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU). The SRU Unit attaches to the Line Replaceable Unit.
The Government's intent is to award a sole source repair service contract to SC Electronics.
CAGE Code: 0YGA2
200 Commerce St. AZLE TX 76020-2452
In addition, see the attached repair qualification requirement document in this notice, if a Contractor is interested in becoming qualified for future potential efforts. The redacted J&A will be posted with the award notice for this effort.
FA8251-23-R-0001 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
10/31/22, 4:53 PM F-16 APSP LRU Repair
F-16 Advanced Programmable Signal Processor
NSN: 1270-01-396-3088WF
NAICS: 811219
Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis
1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.
1.1 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 811219 which has a corresponding Size standard of $22M. 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 services 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.
This notice is a Sources Sought, and is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations or an invitation for bid. Since this Sources Sought does not represent a current requirement, response is voluntary and the Government assumes no liability to reimburse contractors for either the effort or the associated costs to respond, or for any information provided. These costs remain solely the responsibility of the responding contractor. Information provided will be used solely for planning and market research purposes in determining the competitive atmosphere for these assets.
2. Program Details:
The 416 SCMS/GUMAD has a valid requirement and is seeking contractors who have skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully repair the F-16 AN/APG 68 Advanced Programmable Signal Processor (APSP). If a contract is awarded, it is anticipated to be a requirements contract for approximately 60 repairs per year for 3 years.
The APSP consists of a chassis assembly, power supply, and plug-in Shop Replaceable Units (SRU’s). The chassis contains a matrix assembly which provides slots for 13 SRU’s. Functionally, the APSP LRU contains the radar computer, the array processor, and the low voltage power supply and provides data processing and timing commands for the remaining radar components.
Prequalification is required prior to being considered for contract award. The responsible engineer has determined that only sources that have met qualification requirements will be considered to perform this repair. Contractors shall submit their data package to the Government consisting of the elements of section “C”, 1 and 2, of the attached Qualification Requirements (QR). Upon successful demonstration in accordance with the RQR, the contractor will be placed on the qualified vendor list.
This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished and responding to this request in no manner guarantees a contract will be awarded to the respondent. The information provided is to the best of the Government’s knowledge of plans, desires, and general situation as it exists at the time of the Sources Sought. This potential requirement is in the planning phase and, therefore, all information is potentially subject to change.
Please send all correspondence to the following:
Beth Dunlap
Beth.dunlap@us.af.mil
FA8251-21-APSPLRU Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
6/8/21, 10:29 AM Suncraft Power Supply Repair
REQUIREMENT TITLE: Suncraft Power Supply Repair
NSN/Part Number(s): 6130-01-473-8223 / 765R005
Solicitation Number: TBD
Notice Type: Sources Sought Announcement
1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Announcement to determine
potential sources for information and planning purposes only. A Repair Qualification
Requirement (RQR) is also attached to this notice, detailing the process to become a
qualified approved source or if applicable, submit a source qualification waiver.
a) 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 811219 which has a corresponding Size standard of $22M.
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 services offered to the Government and to commercial customers
historically. 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:
a. This Power Supply is used in the AN/APG-68 Radar System in the F-16 C/D
aircraft. The Power Supply is a critical part of F-16 radar, which supplies power
to processes digital radar return from the receiver for target information.
b. The Power Supply is a Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU). The SRU Unit attaches to
the Line Replaceable
3. RESPONSES:
a) Responses shall address whether the interested party is capable of providing the repair
services for the Suncraft Power Supply. When responding please include the following
information:
• Basic Company Information:
• Company name and CAGE code.
• Point of contact information. Please provide an email address and
phone number.
• Business classification (e.g. large or small, 8(a), woman-owned, etc.)
• U.S. or foreign-owned entity.
• Repair Information:
• Experiences with same or similar items and/or support. Please describe.
• Past and present experience with similar airframe repair for commercial
and or military platforms. If so, please list them with a point of contact
that includes an e-mail address, part number/NSN, dates, unit price, and
if it was delivered on time.
• Demonstrate that the necessary parts can be built either through
existing capability or through qualified suppliers.
• Briefly outline the internal processes used to maintain repair
consistency or the processes utilized to ensure repairs are per the tech
data requirements.
• Identify the ability to manufacture special tooling and supplies required
to repair the assets such as assembly fixtures, stands, etc.
• What is the anticipated repair lead time?
• How much repair in percentage would your firm do and how much
would you subcontract out?
• What acquisition strategy and contract type do you recommend for this
requirement that will provide the Government the best value and why?
• Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement and/or how it
can be met best and why.
b) Respondents are requested to provide the above information in a white paper summary,
not to exceed 5 pages. Copies of your submitted information will be distributed to the
416th Supply Chain Management Squadron and the Contracting Office for review.
Interested parties are requested to submit one (1) copy of the aforementioned summary
to the Contracting Officer (jason.falkner@us.af.mil) no later than 30 calendar days after
publication of this notice. Telephone and/or FAX responses will not be accepted.
NOTE: Source Approval Request (SAR) packages are not the same as a Sources Sought Response.
For instructions on how to become a qualified approved source, see the RQR and RDL attached to
this posting. Please e‐mail all SAR packages by 7 May 2022, to the following:
Alysha Caldwell, Source Development Specialist, Alysha.caldwell@us.af.mil
MSgt Jason Falkner, jason.falkner@us.af.mil
4. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This sources sought
announcement is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute
a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a
solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not
considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government
to form a binding contract. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract
for any supply or service whatsoever; furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals
at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or
administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding
to this notice will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The Government requests that
non-proprietary information be submitted in response; however, should proprietary
information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled
accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for
any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be
safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.
5. CONTACT INFORMATION
Contracting Office:
AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZAAB
6050 Gum Lane, Bldg. 1215
Hill AFB, UT 84056
Primary Point of Contact:
MSgt Jason Falkner Contracting Officer
jason.falkner@us.af.mil
801-777-4745
Power_Supply_Repair_6130-01-473-8223-65R005 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
4/7/22, 3:32 PM F-16 APSP LRU Repair
This is a pre-solicitation synopsis notice of the intent to award a sole source contract in support of the F-16 Advanced Programmable Signal Processor (APSP) Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) Repair. Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, Hill AFB, UT, intends to award a Sole Source FFP Requirements contract as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 15.2, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The contract will be awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation cage code 97942. IAW FAR 6.302-1, Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is the sole source that is currently qualified to meet the Governments requirements.
This effort will establish a three-year Performance based Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract for essential repair of the F-16 Advanced Programmable Signal Processor. Contractor shall inspect, test, repair, update, reassemble, retest, and calibrate if applicable the end item and components IAW technical data specifications to bring the asset to serviceable condition.
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability as outlined in the attached Repair Qualification Requirements within fifteen (15) days of this publication. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Period of Performance is anticipated to start January 1, 2023 with a 3 year ordering period through Dec 31 2025, with the following CLIN structure:
CLIN 0001 CAVAF End Item Report A001 Contract Depot Maintenance Production Report A002 Annual Government Inventory A003 Maintenance Data Collection Record A004 IUID Marking Activity Report A005 Quantity: 1.0000 LO Delivery: TBC To be cited on individual orders issued hereunder Quantity: 1.00 Unit of Issue: LO
CLIN 0002 Counterfeit Prevention Plan B001 Item Unique Identification Marking Plan B002 Quantity: 1.0000 LO Delivery: TBC To be cited on individual orders issued hereunder Quantity: 1.00 Unit of Issue: LO
CLIN 0003 Repair NSN: 1270013963088WF PROCESSOR,RADAR TAR P/N: 783R300G01, Description: Processes digital radar returns from receiver for target information. Supp. Description: Aluminum alloy with active and passive electronic components Best Estimated Qty: 150.0000 EA Delivery: *60 Calendar Days *ARO Receipt of Repairable Destn: SV3210,HILL AIR FORCE BASE,UT ,84056-5713. Quantity: 150.00 Unit of Issue: EA Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation.
CLIN 0004 Condemnation NSN: 1270013963088WF PROCESSOR,RADAR TAR P/N: 783R300G01, Description: IAW PWS Section 8.13 Condemnation and Disposition Supp. Description: APSP Condemnation. Delivery: TBC To be cited on individual orders issued hereunder Quantity: TBD Unit of Issue: EA
CLIN 0005 Over and Above NSN: 1270013963088WF PROCESSOR,RADAR TAR P/N: 783R300G01, Description: IAW PWS Section 8.2 Out of Scope Repairs. Supp. Description: APSP Over and Above. Delivery: TBC To be cited on individual orders issued hereunder Quantity: TBD Unit of Issue: LO
FA8251-22-R-0014 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
7/26/22, 12:50 PM F-16 APSP LRU Repair
This Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is for the repair of the Advanced Programmable Signal Processor Line Replaceable Unit, part number 783R300G01 and national stock number 1270013963088. The contract was awarded on February 1, 2024 to an unknown vendor for an unknown amount to provide repair services for this item. The opportunity type is listed as limited/sole source justification, suggesting the agency's rationale for restricting competition on this requirement.
FA825124D0010 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center
2/14/24, 6:29 PM