CRC Trigger Amplifier Sources Sought (1564).pdf

Request for Information USAF Control and Reporting Center – AACE

Repair of AN/TPS-75 Trigger Amplifiers

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

Possible NAICS 811219

Item Nomenclature Part Number Qty.

5996014751564ZR Trigger Amplifier 1366838 1 to 15

The Government is performing market research to identify budget requirements and sources of repair services for the AN/TPS-75 Trigger Amplifier mentioned above. The Trigger Amplifier is a major component needed to provide high voltage to the AN/TPS-75 radar transmitter and requires an AN/TPS-75 system or equivalent test station to correctly verify function of the Trigger Amplifiers that have been repaired. The current configuration of the Trigger Amplifier internal Control Circuit Card Assembly is inadequate to support correct performance of the Trigger Amplifier.

Related Air Force Technical Orders/Manuals:

Technical Order Title

31P3-2TPS75-2-1 Operation And Maintenance Instructions 31P3-2TPS75-3-1 Circuit Diagrams 31P3-2TPS75-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Related Drawings include:

Drawings Title 1366838 Trigger Pulse Amplifier Assembly 1366797 Trigger Pulse Amplifier Schematic

These and additional documents will be supplied upon request and dependent on availability to the government.

Respondents to this Sources Sought should show:

1. Possession of required technical documentation, to include the latest revision of the Air Force Technical Manuals and drawings listed above.

2. Capability to successfully repair the Trigger Amplifier to meet the CRC AN/TPS-75 requirements and not alter the external Form, Fit, Function and Interface (FFFI) of the Trigger Amplifier.

3. Internal changes are likely required and may include replacement of the Control CCA of the Trigger Amplifier with an altered design to support the required performance of the Trigger Amplifier.

4. Capability to completely test the Trigger Amplifier for correct function per Air Force Technical Manuals and OEM documentation. AN/TPS-75 in system testing or equivalent testing capability is required.

5. Successful registration with the US System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov).

6. Ability to process contract reporting through the CAV AF system (www.cavaf.com).

7. Successful registration as a DoD contractor, have an active CAGE code and a completed form DD2345.

8. Ability to accept DCMA audits of company processes and DCMA inspection of produced items.

9. Ability to submit reports and invoices in Wide Area Work Flow (wawf.eb.mil)

10. Capability to repair quantities of 1 to 15 each.

11. Respondents to this Sources Sought should include a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of costs to repair, replace the Control CCA and test the Trigger Amplifier along with costs to perform the above government reporting requirements. The government will use this ROM to budget for purchase of these items and will not use it as a negotiating or evaluating position for any responses to a possible follow on request for proposal (RFP).

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811219 which has a corresponding size standard of $22M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

To be considered as a potential repair source for this requirement, a Contractor will be required to submit technical data, in response to a Repair Qualification Requirement (RQR) document, verifying their capabilities to repair the Trigger Amplifier. The Contractor will be required to verify to the Government that the items are within Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.

Respondents to this request will be retained in a file and subsequently provided a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) when issued. Responding to this request in no manner guarantees a contract will be awarded to the respondent for the repair of this Trigger Amplifier.

All information received in response to this announcement that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), a response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this announcement.