C-5 Heat Sink RFIC (FINAL).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

C-5 Heat Sink Exchange Strategy

1.0 Scope

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Industry Comments (RFIC). DLA Aviation, 417th Landing Gear Squadron, and Enterprise Hill Commodity Council (EHCC) is conducting an RFIC for market research purposes to gather information regarding a potential Heat Sink Long Term Exchange contract to include the consumable parts support and remanufacture for the C-5 Carbon Heat Stacks. The National Stock Number Item being considered for inclusion on the potential contract is listed below:

1630-01-592-5894 (C-5M Heat Sink Assembly)

This list may be modified prior to solicitation. Initial Market Research indicates that Collins Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and that the Government does not have complete, unrestricted data packages available.

2.0 Background

The C-5 Heat Sink Assembly includes all the parts that have friction which, when clamped together, cause a stop. The heat sink assembly is installed into the C-5 brake assembly. The brake assembly is the main deceleration and braking device for the aircraft. The brake is operated by hydraulic pressure from the aircraft hydraulic system. Subject Heat Sink Assemblies are designed to be utilized for the C-5 platform. These items are a piece of hardware manufactured to exact measurements. Interface dimensions are unique, defined, tightly controlled and specific for the C-5 Brake Assembly only. Heat Sinks are utilized by commercial airframes however, configuration, size and fit is specific for each and would not provide the required interface. Structural requirements dictated by airframe weight and operation are such that the configuration, material and processes cannot be altered.

3.0 Developing Strategy

The Air Force seeks to develop a long-term contract to facilitate remanufacture of the C-5 Heat Sinks. The following requirements were determined to be needed:

• Improved parts support for the C-5 Heat Sink field level repair and replacement, ensuring all needed parts are available to make repairs and keep the supply chain flowing.

• Improve material availability to the warfighter.

• Optimization of the inventory pipeline (parts availability) and pipeline storage costs.

• Reduced Costs. Ordering efficiently to take advantage of quantity sensitive pricing and to re-use previously thrown away used/condemned carbon.

• Increased reliability resulting in reduced condemnations.

Intent of RFIC:

• Identify potential sources that are capable, experienced, and qualified in satisfying the requirement.

• Enhance competition by identifying contracting and sub-contracting opportunities.

• Request suggestions from Industry regarding the development of this contract.

Responses to this Sources Sought should address the following questions:

1. Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming and joint venture programs:

a. Company Name

b. Address

c. Point of Contact

d. Cage Code

e. Unique Entity ID

f. Business Unit

g. Phone Number

h. E-mail Address

i. Web Page URL

j. Size of Business and North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code

2. Describe your experience executing relevant performance-based logistics & supply chain management programs in support of USAF requirements and worldwide aviation customers.

3. What do you envision as the risks associated with this effort and how would you mitigate them?

4. Describe your company’s ability and experience in sourcing C-5 Heat Sink spare parts from Collins and other aviation suppliers.

5. Does your company possess, or have unassisted access to, all necessary technical data to perform under this performance-based supply chain management contract?

6. Are you qualified to manufacture and/or repair any of the components listed in this announcement? If so, by whom are you qualified and for what components?

7. Describe your test facilities, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, and work force capabilities and capacity and inventory management relating to the scope of this project.

8. Describe your current repair/remanufacture capabilities for the C-5 Heat Sink assemblies.

9. How much transition time would your company require to perform on this contract?

10. What quality control measures do you currently have in place (ISO 9000, 9001, AS9100, NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)?

11. Describe your experience with Government Source Inspection, Hardness Critical

Items, and other OSHA standards.

12. Are you currently registered in the System for Award Management and Wide Area

Workflow?

13. Does your company have any capacity constraints, and if so, what are your mitigation plans?

The government is accepting responses to this request for information via email only. Please provide written responses to the Contracting Officer and Program Managers by July 17, 2024 at the following email addresses:

Kyle Swaner Contracting Officer Kyle.swaner@us.af.mil

Austin Gardner Program Manager Austin.gardner@us.af.mil

Tiffany Ruybal Program Manager Tiffany.ruybal@us.af.mil mailto:Austin.gardner@us.af.mil mailto:Tiffany.ruybal@us.af.mil