2024-12-11 407 Raytheon Corp RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

APX-114 / APX-119 Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning Receiver (GPS) 2000 (MAGR 2K) / MAGR 2K

Modernization (MAGR 2K-M), F-15E LANTIRN Navigation POD

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the APX-114 / APX-119 Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning Receiver (GPS) 2000 (MAGR 2K) and MAGR 2K

Modernization (MAGR 2K-M), and the F-15E LANTIRN Navigation POD. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

System NSN OUTPUT PART

NUMBER

NOUN

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-693-3952 4079100-0541 RT-1861E;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-693-3364 4079100-0540 RT-1853F;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-656-1177 4079100-0530 RT-1853D;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-645-6210 4079100-0531 RT-1861D;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-614-7844 4079100-0518 RT-1867D;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-580-4005 4079100-0515 RT-1861C;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5895-01-682-5166 4079100-0536 RT-1853E;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-671-1495 4079100-0522

(FAA)

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-674-5073 4079100-0522 TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-651-6247 4087561-0502 CONTROL RADAR

SET

APX-114 / APX-119 6130-01-490-5683 4078720-0501 Power supply

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-611-5968 4085110-0501 Receiver, Radar

APX-114 / APX-119 5996-01-613-1207 4079070-0503 Amplifier, Radio Freq

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-613-1218 4084734-0502 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-679-2409 4082893-0505 Interface unit, Input

APX-114 / APX-119 6625-01-679-6401 4079290-0502 Generator, Singal

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-679-6405 4085151-0501 Receiver Subassembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5975-01-679-6664 4085140-0501 Chassie Electrical

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-684-4083 4083790-0501 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5975-01-611-4794 4079103-0501 Chassis, Electrical

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-573-5516 4073996-0703 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 6130-01-537-8199 4079132-0501 Power Supply

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-598-3392 4074000-0510 Receiver, Transmitter

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-577-1268 4083566-0501 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-558-6046 4082675-0801 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-573-6233 4074004-0502 Module, Radio Frequ

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-573-9746 4082996-0501 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5975-01-573-9731 4083565-0501 Chassis. Electrical

APX-114 / APX-119 5996-01-558-6043 4079070-0501 Amplifier Radio Fre

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-558-6068 4079120-0701 Circuit Card Assembly

APX-114 / APX-119 5998-01-611-4401 4082893-0501 Electronic Component

APX-114 / APX-119 6625-01-558-6051 4079290-0501 Generator, Singal

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-556-3173 4079100-0513 RT-1861B;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-501-5475 4079100-0501 RT-1853/;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-506-6973 4079100-0502 RT-1861;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-529-2805 4079100-0508 RT-1867B/;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-538-3349 4079100-0507 RT-1861A;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5841-01-562-1526 4079100-0510 RT-1861B;

TRANSPONDER,

RADAR

APX-114 / APX-119 5895-01-562-7542 4079110-0501 Receiver, Transmitter

MAGR 2K / MAGR

2K-M

5826-01-567-6367 6450703-100 MAGR2KS

MAGR 2K / MAGR

2K-M

5826-01-673-8421 6450707-100 MAGR2KM

MAGR 2K / MAGR

2K-M

5826-01-521-3421 6450702-100 MAGR-RFS12

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

1270-01-259-5695 2901884-1 Mixer PreAmp

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

5998-01-250-8177 2901908-2 1st IF Assembly

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

5955-01-288-2254 291886-2 Exciter

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

5895-01-250-7263 2689570-1 Radar Pressurization

Unit (RPU)

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

5985-01-256-6544 2901491-2 Antenna Subassembly

F-15E LANTIRN

Navigation POD

5985-01-419-9386 2901473-2 Rotary Coupler

There are modifications that may have to be performed to overcome obsolescence across the three referenced systems. Specifically, within the APX-119 system for several Radar

Transponders, if a transponder arrives at the facility and it is found to have failed parts that are obsolete, the transponder will need to be modified in addition to repair; this modification would result in the transponder being modified to a new NSN/PN combination. The following table outlines the various “modification paths” that a transponder might take:

Table 2: Modifications

From: NSN/PN To: NSN/PN

5841-01-506-6973 / 4079100-0502 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-538-3349 / 4079100-0507 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-556-3173 / 4079100-0513 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-580-4005 / 4079100-0515 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-645-6210 / 4079100-0531 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-674-5073 / 4079100-0522 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-671-1495 / 4079100-0522 5841-01-693-3952 / 4079100-0541

5841-01-597-1727 / 4079100-0514 5841-01-693-3364 / 4079100-0540

5841-01-656-1177 / 4079100-0530 5841-01-693-3364 / 4079100-0540

In addition, engineering support services may be required but not limited to:

• Analysis and troubleshooting of existing systems and equipment

• Development of technical specifications and documentation

• Provision of technical support and consultation services

• Performance of testing and validation services

• Refreshing hardware obsolesces, including software flash updates to ensure compatibility and optimal performance of existing systems

The APX-114 / APX-119, MAGR 2K / MAGR 2K-M and the LANTIRN are currently repaired by Raytheon (1LZU1) under contract SPRBL1-15-D-0017. The primary RMC/RMSC code for all three system are R3/R, R4/R and R5/R.

The technical data required to organically repair/modify or compete the repairs/modifications is not owned by the Government, and it is uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer the item. However, the government does possess the MAGR2K “Production

Build” mount drawings and specifications. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Raytheon is the known sole source contractor for repair of these items. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

The APX-114 and APX-119 IFF Systems, located in the aircraft's avionics bay, provide the interface between the aircraft's identification system and air traffic control, as well as friendly forces. This allows the aircraft to be identified as a friendly force and provides the aircrew with situational awareness of surrounding aircraft. The APX-114 and APX-119 systems advise the aircrew of the aircraft's identification status, mode of operation, and any error messages that may exist, and are used to initiate system tests or respond to interrogation requests using the system's controls. It enables the aircraft to transmit its identification and altitude information to friendly forces and receive replies from other aircraft equipped with compatible IFF systems, providing a means of identifying friendly aircraft and distinguishing them from unknown or enemy forces.

The Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning Receiver (GPS) 2000 (MAGR 2K) and MAGR

2K Modernization (MAGR 2K-M) system, located in the aircraft's avionics bay, provides the interface between the GPS system and the aircraft's navigation systems. This allows the aircrew to view precise location, velocity, and time information, along with status messages alerting the aircrew to any GPS signal errors or losses that may exist. The system also provides a range of outputs, including GPS position, velocity, and time information, as well as navigation data such as altitude, heading, and course, which are used to update the aircraft's navigation systems and provide accurate and reliable navigation information to the aircrew.

The F-15E LANTIRN Navigation POD, located on the left side of the fuselage, provides the interface between the navigation system and the aircrew. This allows the aircrew to view navigation data, along with status messages alerting the aircrew to any navigation errors or losses that may exist. It also allows the aircrew to initiate system tests or respond to message prompts using the system's controls. The LANTIRN Navigation POD advises the aircrew of navigation system status, providing accurate position, velocity, and altitude information, and is used to perform system Built-in-Test (BIT) and diagnostics. It also enables the aircraft to initiate specific navigation data acquisition during flight, providing the aircrew with accurate and reliable navigation information.

FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal:

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and

Proposal (B&P) Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the APX-114 / APX-119 Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning Receiver

(GPS) 2000 (MAGR 2K) and MAGR 2K Modernization (MAGR 2K-M), and the F-15E

LANTIRN Navigation POD repair requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The

Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed by email to Zachary

Bressler, Logistic Management Specialist, zachary.bressler@us.af.mil and Andrew

Adams, Program Manager, andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil.

mailto:zachary.bressler@us.af.mil mailto:andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

APX-114 / APX-119 Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning Receiver (GPS) 2000 (MAGR 2K) / MAGR 2K

Modernization (MAGR 2K-M), F-15E LANTIRN Navigation POD

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Written responses or e-mails must be received no later than close of business 30 days after the

RFI is posted to SAM.gov

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Zachary Bressler, Logistic

Management Specialist, zachary.bressler@us.af.mil and Andrew Adams, Program Manager, andrew.adams.13@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and agency/organization supported.

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the APX-114 / APX-119, MAGR 2K /

MAGR 2K-M, and the F-15E LANTIRN POD.

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

5. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

2. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

3. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

5. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

a. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

b. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

c. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

d. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

e. NDI/T.

f. Destructive testing/inspection.

6. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

7. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

8. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

9. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

10. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

11. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

D. Engineering Services Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

E. Continuity of Operations and Cybersecurity

1. Does your company have an active Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) or equivalent in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event that causes facilities or operations to be disrupted?

2. What mitigation strategies are in place for your company to resume operations and to prevent further disruptions?

3. Is your company facing financial disruption, impending merger, acquisition and/or foreign investment?

4. If there is Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) of your company, what percentage of the company is owned by the foreign entity(ies)? Which foreign country(ies)/entity(ies) owns part or all of your company?

5. Does your company have a policy/plan for preventing and mitigating risks associated with internal and external information systems security?

6. Has your company implemented cybersecurity requirements given in DFARS clause

252.204-7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting"?