C-130 FMS RWR RFI.pdf

C-130 Foreign Military Sales Radar Warning Systems (RWR)

Integration Program

Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: AFLCMC/WLN Location: Robins Air Force Base, GA Contracting POCs:

- Contracting Specialist: Ellen Ward at: ellen.ward@us.af.mil

- Contracting Officer: Stanley Parker at: stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather market research to determine potential program costs, schedule, and information for planning purposes only. The Government will not pay for the information requested herein. Only non-classified information shall be provided in your response. Copies of the submitted information may be reproduced for Government review.

The Government is preparing documentation to respond to a Partner Nation request for information and potentially move forward with an acquisition strategy. To meet this requirement, the United States Air Force (USAF) needs to accomplish a Government Cost Estimate. This Sources Sought is for information and budget planning only, and neither constitutes a solicitation, nor a commitment by either the Government or the Sources Sought respondent.

The Government may hold an industry day at some point in the future. Providing a no-cost ROM for the C-130 Foreign Military Sales Radar Warning Systems (RWR) Integration Program could provide further information for Government's clarity to support an industry day if it were to occur. The Government requests all submissions fully address the requirements in this Sources Sought and conform to the format discussed later in this Sources Sought. Submitted data not complying with the requested format may not be reviewed for Government use.

Finally, this Sources Sought seeks knowledge of any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past five years.

PROGRAM DETAILS: The Government will conduct Market Research to seek a qualified contractor to accomplish integration of ALR69A on three (3) Partner Nation C-130H aircraft. The scope of the effort will require a contractor to perform, provide, and/or support activities pertaining to design, ground test/flight test, certification, documentation, integration, installation, maintenance, delivery, and sustainment of three (3) modified C-130 Aircraft. This RWR Integration Program will include a full complement of training and logistics activities to ensure implementation of an efficient sustainment program.

This effort will support a Foreign Military Sales RWR Integration Program for a Partner Nation C-130H Lockheed Martin aircraft. The Partner Nation would like the modified aircraft delivered by approximately 2031. For the purposes of this Sources Sought, the estimated Period of Performance for the total effort including design, modification, and sustainment is five (5) years beginning 1 January 2026.

This ALR69A Integration Program includes the following requirements:

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1. The vendor is responsible for completing the engineering design activities required for the Kit to interface with the current aircraft configuration C-130H aircraft and the Government furnished ALR69A Kit. The Kit will be provided by the vendor, and when combined with the Government furnished Kit, shall allow the Government to install an operational ALR69A system on Partner Nation C-130H aircraft.

2. Upon completion of Group A Kit development per the agreed upon schedule, a Trial Kit Installation (TKI) shall be accomplished. The purpose of the TKI is to prove the validity of the installation design, completeness of material content, system performance through specified testing, and validation of the Technical Data Package (TDP). The Contractor shall furnish all manpower, parts, and materials for the manufacture, installation, and support of the TKI of the C-130H RWR Group A Kit and Government furnished Kit.

This shall include any payload loading equipment or test equipment required. The Contractor shall incorporate the latest ALR69A software release at the time of kit install.

TKI will include a fit check of the Group A Kit and required testing. The Contractor shall complete the retrofit of the TKI aircraft if any configuration items require a design change which can’t be incorporated during the TKI or post-TKI.

3. The Contractor shall package, store, and ship all kits. Using the most current version of MIL-STD-2073-1 as guidance, the Contractor shall ensure packing and preservation methods are utilized to protect material/items against corrosion, physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, handling, and shipment and ensure all items arrive at the destination corrosion free in a safe and undamaged condition. Packaged kits shall be kept in a dedicated bonded storage area provided by the Contractor in preparation for shipment.

4. The contractor shall provide all support equipment required for the integration, ground, and flight testing.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating support needed for ground and flight testing.

6. The contractor shall be responsible for developing all technical documentation associated with the integration (e.g., installation drawings, technical manuals, test plan, test reports) required for airworthiness certification.

GOVERNMENT REQUEST: Interested contractors need to submit a letter of interest and responses per the below Government response format. The Government will use this information to help determine the best acquisition strategy for this program.

Interested offerors should send Sources Sought responses to the Contracting POCs listed above.

Responses should be submitted by 11:00PM EST, Thursday, 10 April 2025.

Responses must be sent via email to the following email addresses:

- Contracting Specialist: Ellen Ward at: ellen.ward@us.af.mil

- Contracting Officer: Stanley Parker at: stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil

Annotate the Subject line of the email response as: “C-130 FMS Sales RWR Integration Program Sources Sought”.

Industry Day:

The Government may hold an industry day at some point in the future. Providing a no-cost ROM for the C130 FMS LAIRCM Block 30 Integration Program could provide further information for Government's clarity to support an industry day if it were to occur. The Government requests all submissions fully address the requirements in this Sources Sought and conform to the format discussed later in this Sources Sought. Submitted data not complying with the requested format may not be reviewed for Government use.

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Location/Date/Time:

FMS Partner Nation Air Force Base in Middle East

TBD

Contracting Office Address:

Department of the Air Force, C-130 Hercules System Program Office 440 Richard Ray Blvd Suite 2F-1A Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670 [Note: The information provided is for the Government's market research and is given understanding the Government has no obligation to pay for the information. The information may be used in developing a request for proposals (RFP) but does not obligate the Government.]

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE FORMAT - C-130 FMS RWR Integration Program

Part I: Contractor Questionnaire (Format note: This part is requested in searchable PDF Format) The Government will treat your questionnaire responses as proprietary data that will not be shared with any individuals other than those with signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) in an Advisory and Assistance Service role with the Government.

A. Business Information

1. Company/Institute Name:

2. CAGE Code:

3. Company Point of Contact:

a. Name:

b. Telephone number:

c. Email address:

4. Physical Address:

B. Capability Survey Questions

1. Are you anticipating a teaming arrangement with other contractors? If so, do you have a preliminary concept of the delineation of work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners?

C. General Capability Questions

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your company 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 experience on military transport aircraft projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported.

3. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, and Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs). Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

4. If a company is capable of meeting some, but not all the requirements stated in this Sources Sought, please provide a response that explains the requirements that you are capable of meeting.

D. Commerciality Question: Identify any requirements in this Sources Sought you consider to be commercial (see FAR Part 2 definitions). Please, provide supporting rationale

(based on the FAR Part 2 definition).

Part II: Technical Solution (Format note: This part is requested in searchable PDF format.)

This part shall not include any cost data. If any cost data is included in Part II, the Sources Sought response will not be reviewed for Government use. This part will be provided to the Partner Nation for their evaluation. The Government will treat your technical solution responses as proprietary data that will not be shared with any individuals other than the Partner Nation and those with signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) in an Advisory and Assistance Service role with the Government. Provide your company’s approach to address all requirements in this Sources Sought. In your response, address the following considerations and questions as they relate to this RWR Integration Program and your approach.

A. Topics for consideration in response

1. Provide a brief description of the anticipated development activities in support of required certification.

2. Provide a brief description of the anticipated installation activities including an install schedule.

3. Identify any assumptions as part of your proposed solution.

4. Identify the top risks associated with this program.

5. Discuss any foreseeable data rights limitations.

6. Discuss known/envisioned obsolescence issues and ability to rectify.

B. Integration Questions

1. Describe your suggested approach for integrating it onto the aircraft. Include a top-level system diagram.

2. Describe your capability and experiences in the integration of ALR69 or ALR69A on military aircraft platforms. Describe your similar integration efforts and scope.

Discuss any differences between the fielded systems and what would be required/recommended for C-130s?

3. Describe your capability and experiences in developing Technical Order (TO) for systems integration. Provide examples.

4. Describe your capability and experiences in developing training material and providing training to users of systems integration. Provide examples.

5. Describe impacts of this integration to existing C-130 systems including but not limited to the air data system, communications, surveillance system, flight controls, and instrumentation.

6. Discuss any capabilities (standard or unique) your company utilizes associated with design, lean manufacturing processes, test capability, and supply chain management that reduce overall program risk.

7. What other information can you provide to help the Air Force understand the technical requirements of this effort.

Part III: Financial Information Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided

If past procurement history is unavailable, an overall estimated price to perform the services required is requested in order to aid the country partner in estimating costs.