Contractor Capability Survey RFI.docx

Request for Information (RFI) for F-35 Technical Interchange Meetings

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the data, expertise, capabilities, facilities and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide the engineering support to establish Four (4) Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) with USAF AFMC 581 SWES. Topics to be included in support of an organic depot capability include technical viability, technical data access, engineering services, configuration and data management, and Test Program Set (TPS) development to include modernization, integration and fielding. TIMs will result in completed GAP Analysis and Level of Repair Analysis.

Contractor personnel security clearance requirements for this requirement are SECRET.

NOTE: The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a non-commercial item. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the anticipated sole source contractor for this effort is L3 Harris Technologies.

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 TIMs meetings, Gap analysis and LORA Report 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. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

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

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO.

F-35 Technical Interchange Meetings

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the data, expertise, capabilities, facilities and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide the engineering support to establish Four (4) Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) with USAF AFMC 581 SWES. Topics to be included in support of an organic depot capability include technical viability, technical data access, engineering services, configuration and data management, and Test Program Set (TPS) development to include modernization, integration and fielding. TIMs will result in completed GAP Analysis and Level of Repair Analysis.

The projected Period of Performance (PoP) for this requirement is 01 April 2024 through 31 March 2025.

This contract provides engineering services utilized for F-35 Test Program Set (TPS) development and engineering support pertaining to F-35 Joint Strike Force (JSF) Tech Refresh 3 (TR-3) Aircraft Memory System (AMS), Panoramic Cockpit Display-Electronics Unit (PCD EU) and Integrated Core Processor (ICP).

NOTE: A copy of the drafted Statement of Work (SOW) for this requirement is attached with the Request for Information.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F-35 Technical Interchange Meetings

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Phone Number: 1-631-579-7048

· E-mail Address: Christy.Canterberry@L3Harris.com

· Web Page URL: https://www.l3harris.com/ Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

541330 – Engineering Services

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

This RFI will be posted for 15 days.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 14 March 2024. 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:

Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO):

· Capt Jaimie Roth (jaimie.roth@us.af.mil) and

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.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market price or price per hour for our requirement?

C. Engineering Services Questions (Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

1. Describe your company’s capability for providing the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to identify requirements, tasks, data, deliverables, and infrastructure required to enable the Government to complete TIMs, Gap Analysis and LORA.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to TIMs, Gap Analysis and LORA.

3. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.