ALR-56 Depot Support RFI.docx

Request for Information

408 SCMS/GULB

Electronic Warfare (EW) Supply Chain Management Squadron Air Force Sustainment Center Robins AFB, GA

AN/ALR-56C/M Depot Support

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, experience and required technical data to provide engineering support and deficiency report investigations pertaining to the ALR-56 and its variants, ALR-56C, ALR-56M, and ALR-56C/DU.

The contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this effort. 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.

The original equipment manufacturer for ALR-56 is BAE. The Government does not own complete data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement.

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 ALR-56 Depot Support 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.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

AN/ALR-56 Depot Support

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, experience and required technical data to provide engineering support and deficiency report investigations pertaining to the ALR-56 and its variants.

The Contractor shall investigate and resolve Deficiency Reports (DRs) related to the AMP-66A. The objectives of this effort are to:

1. Conduct a thorough DR investigation

2. Submit a Report of Findings (ROF) that identifies potential fixes/solutions

3. Implement the agreed-upon fix

4. Perform testing to validate the fix

5. Package the fix for distribution

The Contractor shall provide the Government with monthly status updates on work accomplished. In addition to the primary objectives, the Contractor shall also:

1. Provide telephone support as needed

2. Maintain a satisfactory Contractor Safety Program

3. Ensure timely Mishap Notification and Reporting when required

By fulfilling these requirements, the Contractor will effectively address and resolve DRs related to the AMP-66A, ensuring the system's optimal performance and safety.

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:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330

· 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 30 days after the posting of this survey. 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: Michael Wensjoe; michael.wensjoe@us.af.mil

· Program Manager: Calvin Harley; calvin.harley.2@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

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 capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

5. 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. Engineering Services Questions:

1. The ALR-56 is an integral part of a complex Electronic Warfare (EW) system. Does your company have knowledge and experience in the following:

a. General EW principles

b. ALR-56 and its three variants ALR-56C, ALR-56M, and ALR-56C/DU

c. ALR-56 theory of operation

d. ALR-56 detailed knowledge of its Shop Replaceable Units (SRU), their revisions and interchangeability

2. Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) Deficiency Report (DR) investigations are a requirement for this task. Does your company have knowledge and experience in the following:

a. RF circuit design and Digital circuit design

b. Reading and interpreting schematics/wiring diagrams

c. Reading/interpreting/updating Test Requirements Documents (TRD)

d. Reading /interpreting/updating Technical Orders (TO)

e. Troubleshooting/fault isolation, both hardware and software

f. Troubleshooting/fault isolation verticality testing issues

g. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in troubleshooting/fault isolation of all variants of the ALR-56 LRUs and SRUs

3. Do you anticipate the need for any GFE? If so, please provide detailed information.

4. Describe any industry certifications that your company presently holds in the area of quality assurance including Capability Maturity Model for Software and/or configuration management.