CSRL Bolt Hole Repair RFI.pdf

Common

Strategic Rotary

Launcher (CSRL)

NAICS: 336413

Size Standard: 1,250 Employees

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to verify sources currently possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for CNC repair of damaged threads on

Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (CSRL) (A/A48K-1(V)2) weapon bracket bolt holes.

Respondents to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards, as this survey is for planning purposes and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. After reviewing this document, should you desire to participate in the market research, you must 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 or capability in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the shortfall in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

1. 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. All submissions will be reviewed

IAW FAR Part 19 procedures.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Ryan McCabe, Contracting Officer via email at ryan.mccabe.2@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Devin McLelland via email at devin.mclelland@us.af.mil.

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COMMON STRATEGIC ROTARY LAUNCHER

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the CNC repair of damaged threads on Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (CSRL) (A/A48K-1(V)2) weapon bracket bolt holes. The CSRL (A/A48K-1(V)2) is a vital component of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber's offensive strike capability. Maintaining the full operational capacity of these launchers is paramount. This RFI seeks qualified contractors capable of executing these CNC repairs on a

CSRL unit identified as requiring remediation for this specific thread damage. The selected contractor will be responsible for executing the CNC machining process in accordance with

Boeing exhibit 520-13350, drawing 405-11112 (non-proprietary), on a Common Strategic Rotary

Launcher (CSRL). The specific tasks within the Process Guide that the contractor will be responsible for are detailed in the Contractor Capability Survey below. Due to the critical role of the CSRL in strategic operations, a rapid turnaround time is essential. The selected contractor must be able to complete all work within 30 calendar days of receiving the CSRL assembly.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

CSRL Weapon Bracket Bolt Hole Repair

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

336413

• 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) (Yes / No)

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

• Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company capable or interested in performing.

All reponses should be sent via email. Responses must be received no later than close of business

8 August 2025. If submitting email responses, please email to Ryan McCabe, ryan.mccabe.2@us.af.mil and Devin McLelland, devin.mclelland@us.af.mil.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Ryan McCabe, ryan.mccabe.2@us.af.mil and Devin McLelland, devin.mclelland@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

NOTE: In this section, tailor the questions to your program. Below are sample questions.

Please number your questions in your final draft so vendors can relate their information to the specific question. Not all of the questions will apply to every program. Your requirement is unique to your customer and you may need to generate additional questions to adequately address your requirement. There is no limit to how many questions may be presented in the questionnaire, but keep in mind vendors are not being reimbursed for responding to the survey so the more information you ask for the less interested they will be in responding to your survey.

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Security Clearance: Does your company possess or is it eligible to obtain a security clearance at the level of Distribution Statement D (Distribution authorized to the

Department of Defense and DoD contractors only; critical technology)? Please provide details.

2. Technical Expertise: Describe your company's demonstrated experience in CNC machining with large-scale aerospace components and tight tolerances. Please provide examples of similar projects.

3. Weapon Systems Experience: Do you have experience working with similar weapon systems? If so, please provide details.

4. Boeing Documentation: Are you familiar with Boeing exhibit 520-13350 and drawing

405-11112? If so, please describe your experience with these documents.

5. CNC Machine Size: What are the maximum dimensions of parts that can be accommodated by your CNC machine(s)? The CSRL is approximately 1.25' in diameter and 23' long. While the entire CSRL does not need to fit inside the CNC machine, the mailto:ryan.mccabe.2@us.af.mil mailto:devin.mclelland@us.af.mil mailto:ryan.mccabe.2@us.af.mil mailto:devin.mclelland@us.af.mil machine must be able to access and manipulate the weapon bracket mounting holes along the length of the CSRL. Please describe how your machine configuration would accommodate this requirement.

6. Facility and Equipment: Describe your facility and equipment, including lifting equipment, CNC machines, and specialized tooling (laser tracker, dial indicator, thread gages, etc.).

7. Quality Management System: Describe your company's quality management system and compliance with relevant standards, including MIL-STD-1907.

8. Certifications: What relevant certifications do your personnel hold related to CNC machining and aerospace quality control?

9. Past Performance: Provide at least three (3) references from previous clients for similar projects, preferably for government or defense clients.

10. Timeline: Can your company complete the repair work within 30 calendar days of receiving the order? Please explain.

11. Receiving and Inspecting: Describe your process for receiving and inspecting the CSRL and Launcher Loader Adapter (LLA) assembly. How would you handle reporting any damage incurred after receipt?

12. CNC Machining Process: Describe your process for implementing the CNC machining process to repair the damaged threads on the weapon bracket following the Final Report and referencing Boeing exhibit (non-proprietary) 520-13350 and drawing 405-11112.

13. Dimensional Inspections and Verification: Describe your process for conducting dimensional inspections and verification of the repaired threads, including laser tracking and documentation.

14. Fit Check: Describe your process for performing a fit check with the repaired CSRL and the MAU-12 ejector rack.

15. Preparation for Return Shipment: Describe your process for preparing the repaired

CSRL and LLA for return shipment.

16. Verification and Qualification: What documentation will you provide to demonstrate that the bolt hole repair meets the requirements of Boeing drawing 405-11112, including dimensional inspections, material certifications for the insert and pins, and magnetic particle inspection results?

B. Cost Questions:

1. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate: Provide a rough order of magnitude

(ROM) cost estimate for the entire repair project. Please break down the estimate by major cost drivers (e.g., labor, materials, tooling). This ROM estimate is for planning purposes only and will be used to assist the Government in understanding the potential cost landscape for this repair. This is not a request for a firm quote and will not be used for evaluation purposes.

C. Contract Strategy Development

1. USAF has historically utilized long term contracts that are structured as Indefinite

Demand Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Requirements strategies. From your company’s experiences, can you provide your company’s understanding of each strategy to include a preference of the different strategies?

2. USAF has historically utilized long term contract strategies that have a base period of performance with either Option Years or Award Term years. From your company’s experiences, can you provide your company’s understanding of each strategy to include a preference of the different strategies?

3. USAF utilizes DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) for production/ contracting efforts. Can you provide your experiences with DCMA QARs? Do you have a DCMA QAR in your local area or do you utilize a regional QAR?

D. Disclaimer

1. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or pursue any particular course of action based on the information received in response to this RFI. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing and submitting responses to this RFI.

2. Thank you for your interest in this potential opportunity.