AFNWC - SUU 72 Ejector Fitting RFI.pdf

Request for Information

Regarding

Fabrication, Qualification, and Production of

SUU-72 Pylon Ejector Fittings

03 September 2024

Request for Information

Regarding

Prototype Fabrication, Qualification, and Production of

SUU-72 Pylon Ejector Fittings

Purpose: The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center/Nuclear Weapons Acquisition Division(AFNWC/NDBD), Eglin AFB, FL, requests information regarding prototype fabrication, qualification, and production of Suspension Underwing Unit – 72 (SUU-72) pylon ejector fittings.

The ejector fittings are used to mount MAU-12 ejector racks on SUU-72 pylons.

Scope of Effort: A summary of work to be performed is as follows:

a. Build qualification samples in accordance with Attachment 1 - Drawing 426-10521, Ejector Fitting Forging and Attachment 2 – Drawing 426-10110, Ejector Fitting Machining.

b. Perform qualification tests in accordance with parts lists Attachment 3 - PL426-10521, Ejector Fitting Forging Parts List and Attachment 4 - PL426-10110, Ejector Fitting Mach Parts List.

c. Prepare and submit test reports to AFNWC/NDBD.

d. Build four (4) ejector fittings to be delivered to AFNWC/NDBD for the purpose of first article inspections and fit- checks, for approval.

e. Upon approval of first article inspection, qualification test reports, and successful completion of fit checks, fabricate approximately 100 ejector fittings.

This project is limited to the ejector fitting and installed bushing only, this does not include associated hardware (bolts, lock rings, etc.). The AFNWC/NDBD program office does not have the drawings for the forging die(s).

Figure 1, Photo of 426-10110 Machined Ejector Fitting

Requested Information:

The information requested below is intended to help identify industry partners that are capable of fabrication, qualification, and production of SUU-72 pylon ejector fittings.

a. What capability would be necessary to manufacture the necessary jig(s)/tooling required to complete this task?

b. What capability would be necessary to manufacture these fittings?

c. What experience is recommended to complete a task such as this?

d. What experience would be necessary with developing a technical data package with limited source data?

e. What would you estimate the schedule to deliver approximately 100 ejector fittings?

f. What would be your estimated level of effort (hours) to complete this effort. Would you be willing to provide a RoM cost?

g. What is your company’s experience with Air Force Air Worthiness requirements and ground and flight testing?

h. Please provide your interest in this effort and whether you would provide an offer as a prime or as a subcontractor.

i. Would your interest in the effort change should the Government request Unlimited

Rights for the Technical Data Package?

j. Please provide any Multiple Award Contract(s), or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts, you are currently on-boarded onto.

Ejector Fittings

RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

All interested vendors shall submit a capabilities statement that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide/perform the requirement stated in this notice. The capabilities statement should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirement.

The response must not exceed 10 pages, single side. Submissions shall be single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 ½” X 11” page size. Oral communications are not permissible.

Responses should include the following information with response:

1. Business Name and Address

2. Name of company representative and business title

3. Email for individual to receive DoD SAFE files containing Military Critical Technical Data.

4. Cage Code and Data Universal Number system (DUNS) number

5. Copy of your company’s approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data

Agreement.

Businesses with only partial capabilities of this requirement are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement demonstrating the portion of the requirement they can provide/perform.

This information will allow the Government to identify areas of possible breakout or possible subcontracting opportunities.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail addresses:

alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads "LRSO SUU-72 Ejector Fittings" If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Eglin AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachment. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .docx, or .xlsx documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Please contact the POCs if a DoD Safe Link is required to submit your Request for Information response.

All responsible sources may submit information that shall be considered by the agency. If late information is received, it may be considered, depending on agency time constraints. All routine communications regarding the announcement should be directed to the contractual point of contact listed in this posting. The Government may or may not use any responses to this Request for Information as a basis for a subsequent project/requirement. Responses to this Request for Information will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to the respondents with respect to any of the information submitted under this Request for Information. No requests for a bid package or solicitation will be accepted; a bid package or solicitation does not exist at this time. In order to protect the integrity of any possible future acquisition, no additional information will be provided and no appointments for presentations will be made in reference to this Request for Information.

Government employees will review submitted responses to this Request for Information.

Respondents are advised that employees of commercial firms under contract with the Government may be used to review submissions and perform technical assessments requiring access to other contractor's proprietary information. These support contractors are bound by nondisclosure agreements prohibiting their contractor employees from disclosing any information submitted by other contractors or using such information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS:

US Air Force representatives may choose to meet with potential offerors and hold one-on-one discussions. Such discussions would only be intended to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, including any development and certification risks.

QUESTIONS:

Questions regarding this Notice shall be submitted by e-mail to alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on 16 September 2024. Questions by any other medium will NOT be accepted. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses.

DISCLAIMER:

This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice is not an RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will neither be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this Request for Information.

All information contained in the Notice is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes," is incorporated by reference in this Request for Information. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this Request for Information. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Request for Information. This Request for Information will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this Request for Information that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this Request for Information are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

All government and contractor personnel reviewing Request for Information responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and mailto:alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

An AFNWC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, IAW AFFARS 5352.201-9101, The Ombudsman Information, will be included. The AFNWC Ombudsman can be contacted at:

Ms. Stephanie Gisseman stephanie.gisseman@us.af.mil

(478) 714-8398

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. (CST) on 14 October 2024. Direct all questions concerning this requirement to Capt Alyssa Hurst at alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil no later than 4:00 P.M.

(CST) on 16 September 2024.

Attachments:

Note - Attachments will be provided upon request by interested parties that are eligible to receive this DOD technical information. Please submit the following information to Capt Alyssa Hurst at alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil and Mr. Randy Hoffman at randy.hoffman.3@us.af.mil with the subject line "LRSO SUU-72 Ejector Fittings: Data Request”:

1. Business Name and Address

2. Name of company representative and business title

3. Email for individual to receive DoD SAFE files containing Military Critical Technical Data.

4. Cage Code and Data Universal Number system (DUNS) number

5. Copy of approved and current DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement

Upon verification of the entity’s identity and approved DD Form 2345 (Enclosure A), Attachments 1-6 will be sent through DoD SAFE.

Attachment 1 - Drawing 426-10521, Eject Fitting Forging Attachment 2 – Drawing 426-10110, Eject Fitting Machining Attachment 3 – PL426-10521, Eject Fitting Forging Parts List Attachment 4 – PL426-10110, Eject Fitting Mach Parts List Attachment 5 – Drawing 930-43811S01-Eject Assy (for reference use only) Attachment 6 – Drawing 930-43811S02-Eject Assy (for reference use only)

Enclosures:

Enclosure A: DD Form 2345 mailto:stephanie.gisseman@us.af.mil mailto:alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil mailto:alyssa.hurst@us.af.mil mailto:randy.hoffman.3@us.af.mil