FD20602700036 SSS_C5 competitive FSS Component Repair.pdf

C-5 Fire Suppression System (FSS) Component Repair Purchase Request: FD20602700036

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 repair of various C-5 FSS components listed below for use by the United States Air Force (USAF) in support of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. 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. Below is a document containing a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability. A Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) is attached for further description of requirements.

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 to Janet Butcher or Regina Daniely.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement for depot-level repair for various C-5 FSS components. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year Firm-Fixed Price requirements contract.

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the repair of the following items:

Below are item descriptions for each NSN:

4810010033512 – Diaphragm valve that is part of the FSS used to disperse liquid nitrogen to areas selected by the FSS to extinguish fires.

4810010033513 – Regulating valve that controls the outlet of liquid nitrogen from the Dewar and controls the Pressure Limiter Valve of the fuel tanks.

4810010033514 – Regulating valve used to accept liquid nitrogen from ground service to Dewar and applies LN2 to fire zone valves during fire suppression.

4810010046559 – Diaphragm valve used in the fire suppression system.

4820001851031- Valve assembly that is a directly operated, diaphragm-actuated relief valve used on the Dewar system.

4820001851033 – Regulating valve that protects the Dewars/fire suppression system for over or under pressurization.

4820001851037 - Regulating valve that regulates nitrogen pressure from Dewar to wing tanks.

4820001867007 – Restrictor valve that provides access for the liquid nitrogen fill probe to put LN2 into the Dewars

4820002700682 – Back pressure relief valve used in the Dewar system to allow venting and backflow during servicing.

National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number 4810010033512 7720011-106 4810010033513 7720012-105 4810010033514 7720013-107 4810010046559 7720015-107 4820001851031 7720125-101 4820001851033 7720142-101 4820001851037 7720224-101 4820001867007 7720017-101 4820002700682 7720119-102

Contractor Capability Survey

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 xx XXX 2026. 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:

• Janet Butcher (janet.butcher@us.af.mil)

• Regina Daniely (regina.daniely@us.af.mil)

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Janet Butcher or Regina Daniely.

mailto:janet.butcher@us.af.mil mailto:regina.daniely@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the 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. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

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

5. Minimum essential requirements are listed below. These requirements are in addition to all other requirements as set forth in the PWS. Please demonstrate that existing facilities are available or can be obtained.

a. Sufficient space to maintain, completely enclosed, components and associated support equipment/tooling IAW Technical Orders (TOs), such that individual component may be moved without the disruption of any other component. This space shall be dedicated to the program: however, the contractor may request, through the procuring contracting officer (PCO), approval to use this space for other purposes during periods of inactivity of requirements.

b. Facility lighting (sufficient to allow multi-shift operation), electricity (110

VAC/60 HZ, 28 VDC, 120 VAC/400 HZ) and compressed air (65 CFM providing not less than 95 PSI per drill motor).

c. The contractor (and subcontractors/vendors) shall provide security and protection sufficient to prevent unauthorized access, damage, theft, or sabotage to government property.

d. Contractor personnel shall be able to read, interpret, and comprehend Air Force engineering drawings and specifications.

e. The contractor shall possess or obtain through subcontracting efforts, back shops with manufacturing capability. Shops shall be equipped with normal associated equipment to support the overhaul of C-5 components such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, drills, heat treating and degreasing equipment, presses, and shears. Assembly of parts, testing, tubing manufacturing and manufacture of subassemblies can be performed adjacent to component work area provided space is available for required jigs and fixtures, mock-ups, test equipment and other required tooling. The contractor shall have the capability to provide the following shops:

i. Machine shop

ii. Metal Plating Shop (including blasting and peening)

iii. Metal Processing Shop (heat treating/welding, including titanium)

iv. Hydraulic Shop (including hose fabrication and test)

v. Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Facilities (including metallic and nonmetallic NDI capabilities)

vi. Electrical/Environmental (oxygen and bleed duct systems) Shop

vii. Mechanical Accessories Shop (flight controls, doors, and landing gear installation and rigging)

viii. Paint and Corrosion Shop

ix. Clean Room for composite lay-up (including freezers and on-aircraft composite bonding equipment)

x. Sealant mixing facility (sealant mixing machine, storage space, and refrigerator) in accordance with T.O. 1C-5- 23.

f. The contractor shall be capable of handling and disposing of all hazardous waste associated with the performance of this contract including but not limited to paint, paint residue and depleted uranium weights in accordance with existing local, state and federal laws and regulations.

6. The technical manuals identify special tooling and test equipment. A sample listing of the special tooling and test equipment has been provided (this list should not be used in lieu of the official technical manuals and is merely offered as a general listing). Please provide documentation as to whether or not your company possesses the identified special tooling and test equipment, has the ability to obtain, or has substitutions for tooling or test equipment. Please note that any substitutions will have to be approved in writing by Air Force C5 system engineer prior to use under a contract.

Special Tooling Tooling P/N

Screwdriver, allen BS-5/32 Dial indicator, depth gage C5MC poppet Lift gage S67-0-276 solenoid poppet assembly tool S80-1070 adjustment tool, striker S80-0-1080 assembly wrench S80-0-1081 alignment pin and jig S80-0-1084 poppet assembly fixture S80-0-1092 arbor press 10-inch capacity Test Fixture S65-0-2123 Gage, pressure (0-100 psi) 1279A

Filter, 75-Micron Nom 21999-70 Regulator, Pressure (0-150 psi) 8225-150 Flat lapper 3419-517-0818 Flat lapper 3419-528-8692 Monocrhomatic Light 6650-700-7646 C2 Flowmeter FP-1/2-17-G-10/83 Outlet Adapter S65-0-2039 Inlet Adapter S65-0-2033 Transparent Test Plate S66-0-164 Flowmeter 10A3565A Cleaner, Ultrasonic 081360-1 Nitrogen, GN2 MIL-PRF-27401D Test Fixture, Functional S65-0-2124 Guage, Pressure 1279A Filter, 75 Micron Nom 21999-70 Regulator, Pressure (0-150 psi) 8225-150 Test Fixture, Functional S65-0-2125 Pressure Gauge (0-30 psig +/- 1% FS accuracy) Model 1402 Pressure Gauge (0-15 psig +/- 2% FS accuracy) Model FA145 Vacuum Gauge Model FA129 Vacuum Pump Model 1400 Dual Seal Flowmeter (0-30 scfm .5% FS accuracy) Model W48-4043/5 Regulator LC350 Stroke Check Fixture F66-0-297 Pressure Test Fixture F65-0-2001-1 Pressure Test Fixture F65-0-2001-2 Pressure Test Fixture F65-0-2002 Test Fixture Adapter F65-0-2013-1 Test Fixture Adapter F65-0-2013-2 Flowmeter Model B421-1022 Regulator, Pressure 8225-150 Adapter, inlet S65-0-2132-6 Adapter, Inlet S65-0-2145-2 Probe, Fill Coupling 7720016-101 Damper Assembly Tool S80-0-1087 Adapter, Outlet S65-0-2037 Adapter, Inlet S65-0-2038