BACH Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) – Bomber Agile Common Hangar (BACH) AMXG Equipment Integration, Acquisition Management, and Activation Services

PSC: R706 (Support – Management: Logistics Support) Alternate PSC considerations: R408 (Support – Professional: Program Management) or R425 (Support – Professional: Engineering and Technical Support) NAICS: 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services) Size Standard: $22.5 Million (Average Annual Receipts)

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to perform integration, acquisition management, delivery coordination, and installation services to outfit the Bomber Agile Common Hangar (BACH) with Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) equipment 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.

Disclaimer:

This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals currently. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Attached is the AMXG Equipment List containing 604 maintenance and support equipment items. Please review these requirements thoroughly to complete the Contractor Capability Survey below, which evaluates your company’s ability to manage the acquisition, delivery, staging, and installation of these items.

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 to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting).

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 Ms. Sasha N. Lewis, Contract Specialist, at sasha.lewis.1@us.af.mil.

Bomber Agile Common Hangar (BACH) – Equipment Integration and Activation Services

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the professional management expertise, capabilities, and experience to serve as an integration contractor for the outfitting of the new Bomber Agile Common Hangar (BACH) located at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma.

Rather than a direct hardware manufacturing effort, the selected contractor will be responsible for managing the complete end-to-end acquisition, supply chain tracking, delivery, warehousing, staging, on-site integration, and installation of the AMXG hangar maintenance equipment.

The baseline equipment list includes 604 distinct items of maintenance and support equipment (including aircraft weighing systems, stands, kitting boxes, and vehicles). The contractor must demonstrate the financial capacity and supply chain infrastructure to manage, procure, and stage heavy industrial and specialized aviation ground support equipment simultaneously. The integration contractor will manage these purchases and coordinate deliveries with various original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Program Timeline & Execution Parameters:

• Hangar Construction: Staging and construction begin in fall 2026, with facility completion estimated in early 2030.

• Equipment Delivery Window: All 604 equipment items must be acquired, delivered, and staged on-site between Mar 2030 and Jun 2030.

• Full Hangar Activation: The hangar and all integrated equipment must be fully tested, calibrated, and operational to meet the program's strict activation need date of Jan 2031.

The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable, and posted electronically at www.sam.gov. Responses mailto:sasha.lewis.1@us.af.mil https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sam.gov to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

Attachments to this notice:

1. AMXG Equipment List

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) – Bomber Agile Common Hangar (BACH) AMXG Equipment Integration, Acquisition Management, and Activation Services

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:

541614. 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)

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

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

Emailed responses (no facsimiles, or written responses) must be received no later than close of business 30 Sep 2026. Please email your response to:

B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) – BACH Equipment Integration Services Attn: Ms. Sasha N. Lewis, Contract Specialist Email: sasha.lewis.1@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Ms. Sasha N. Lewis at sasha.lewis.1@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability & Integration Management Questions:

1. Briefly describe your company's capabilities and experience in performing third-party integration services, specifically managing complex, multi-million dollar equipment acquisitions and facility outfitting projects.

2. Describe your experience in managing the procurement, shipping, receiving, staging, and installation of a diverse equipment list exceeding 500 line items from multiple distinct suppliers.

3. Detail your company's experience on projects similar in complexity to this hangar activation. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the management and logistics services performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) or Program Manager).

4. Explain your strategy for coordinating delivery schedules and managing lead-time risks with sub-tier OEMs to ensure all 604 equipment items arrive and are installed within the tight Mar 2030 to Jun 2030 window.

5. Describe your process for managing technical risks, including conducting on-site acceptance testing, verifying calibration requirements for specialized aviation equipment, and resolving potential equipment defects or configuration changes before the Jan 2031 activation deadline.

6. Address how you will track and report progress to the USAF, including how you will structure and manage critical performance inchstones to guarantee on-time activation.

B. Commercial Sourcing, Obsolete Parts, and Warranty Management Questions:

1. Explain how your company conducts market research to identify commercial alternatives when a specified item on the equipment list becomes unavailable, faces extreme lead-time delays, or contains obsolete National Stock Numbers (NSNs) or manufacturer part numbers.

2. Since the Government intends to obtain robust material and workmanship warranties, describe your approach to negotiating, consolidating, and transferring individual OEM warranties (commercial and non-commercial) directly to the USAF upon final hangar handover.

C. Contractual, Sourcing, and Regulatory Compliance Questions:

1. RFO Clause 52.225-1 -- Buy American—Supplies will be included in Section I - Contract Clauses and RFO Clause 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) will be included in Section K - Representations and Certifications of the RFP and the resultant contract. Address how your company will ensure that the equipment acquired from sub-tier vendors complies with the Buy American Act and discuss how you will complete the Buy American Certificate contained in RFO 52.225-2.

2. Section I of the RFP will also include DFARS Clause 252.225-7012 (Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities) and DFARS Clause 252.225-7014 (Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals - Alternate I), respectively. Address how you will enforce compliance with these specialty metals and domestic commodity restrictions across the sub-tier supply chain.

3. Section I of the RFP will contain DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation (Jan 2004). Address your ability to ensure that all deliverables requiring Unique Identification (UID) are properly marked and registered by the respective OEMs at the time of delivery.