27-00013 SSS.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis

C-5 MLG Trunnion Bearing

NSN: 3120-00-766-2056UC

Part No. 4F23832-103A

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Trunnion Bearing for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the MLG Trunnion Bearing requirement 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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this SSS is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

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

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

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager Jessica Grinstead (Jessica.Grinstead@us.af.mil) with CC to the PCO Karen Beckford (Karen.Beckford@us.af.mil) and Buyer, Alyssa Tanner (Alyssa.Tanner.1@us.af.mil) mailto:Jessica.Grinstead@us.af.mil mailto:Karen.Beckford@us.af.mil mailto:Alyssa.Tanner.1@us.af.mil

C-5 MLG Trunnion Bearing

Part No. 4F23832-103A

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capability, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the re-manufacturing of the C-5 Main Landing Gear (MLG) Trunnion Bearings. Our acquisition strategy is for a five-year contract (a basic year plus four ordering periods) and is estimated to begin July 2027 and continue through July 2032. The Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) range from 48ea and 56ea depending on the year of the requirement.

The Air Force has a requirement for a depot-level re-manufacturing effort for the C-5

Trunnion Bearing. This item is a large, plain self-aligning, spherical bearing. It is the main pivot bearing used during the retraction and extension of the C-5 MLG. The anticipated re-manufacturing service will provide serviceable assets to meet yearly demand for Air Force field level and C-5 Programmed Depot Maintenace (PDM).

See attached Top Level Lockheed Drawings provided by C-5 Mechanical Engineering.

1. Drawing No. 4F23832, Trunnion Bearing, Main Landing Gear, Assembly of.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C-5 MLG Trunnion Bearing

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:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code: 811210

Based on the Government proposed 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

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

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business on the response date listed on SAM.Gov. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email.

Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• PCO: Karen Beckford at Karen.Beckford@us.af.mil

• Program Manager: Jessica Grinstead at Jessica.Grinstead@us.af.mil

• Buyer: Alyssa Tanner at Alyssa.Tanner.1@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager with CC to the PCO and Buyer.

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, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the Trunnion Bearing.

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.

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

B. Repair Questions:

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

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

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

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

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

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is 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. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

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