CTT_RFISpares procurement for ANALQ-161A Amplifier Subassembly Radio Frequency Amplifier.pdf

Spares procurement for AN/ALQ-161A Amplifier Subassembly/ Radio Frequency Amplifier

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the procurement data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to procure an amplifier subassembly, as well as a radio frequency amplifier for the B-1 aircraft. The two NSN’s included in this effort have an associated AFMC Form 761, AMC/AMSC Screening Analysis Worksheet Report (SAW). This document assigns the AMC / AMSC code. All screening actions resulted in a code of “3/B”. This states that the acquisition effort is occurring for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. This also states that the part must be acquired by a source specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of ASME Y14.100 (DoD STD-100). Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge is not available to permit procurement by other sources.

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.

The contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services.

The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. The contractor shall provide advance written notice to the Government of any anticipated changes to approved parts, including substitutions, modifications, or alternative sources. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. The contractor shall develop and implement an obsolescence management plan to identify potential DMSMS issues, evaluate alternatives, and ensure continued material availability without impact to cost or schedule.

CTT INC. and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) are identified as a source-controlled venders approved to procure the amplifier subassembly (NSN 5996-01-212-9078EW). The cage codes for CTT INC and NGC are 66087 and 26916 respectively. Parties expressing interest in this requirement must have the capability to access pertinent technical data needed for qualification and production.

Northrop Grumman is identified as a source-controlled vendor approved to procure the radio frequency amplifier (NSN 5996-01-221-1040EW). The contractors’ cage code is 26916. Parties expressing interest in this requirement must have the capability to access pertinent technical data needed for qualification and production.

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 description of the AN/ALQ-161 requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey are provided. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing the description, 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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. 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 Ken Dickman, Contracting Officer, AFMC AFSC/PZABB, kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil.

Spares procurement for AN/ALQ-161A Amplifier Subassembly/ Radio Frequency Amplifier

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to procure spares for the AN/ALQ-161, Amplifier Subassembly and Radio Frequency Amplifier parts listed below:

NOUN NSN P/N

Amplifier Subassembly 5996-01-212-9078EW 30192-0201 Amplifier, Radio Frequency 5996-01-221-1040EW 30201-0501

This requirement is for spares production services.

The Amplifier Subassembly (NSN: 5996-01-212-9078EW) amplifies signals received from the Band 6 Driver to a level suitable to drive the Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) Output Amplifier. The Amplifier Subassembly is part of the AN/ALQ-161 Radio Frequency Surveillance/Electronic Countermeasures System (RFS/ECMS) used on the B-1B Bomber aircraft.

The Radio Frequency Amplifier (NSN: 5996-01-221-1040EW) is used in the Band 6 Driver. The Band 6 Driver is part of the AN/ALQ-161 RFS/ECMS used on the B-1B Bomber aircraft.

The Amplifier Subassembly and Radio Frequency Amplifier are military use only and are critical to the overall functionality of the electronic warfare system in which they reside. Experience with these parts reveals that it is difficult to meet the military environmental requirements and commercial parts are not acceptable alternatives. The test requirements for AN/ALQ-161A components are quite extensive and must be performed on first article items to demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements at all levels which includes item, subassembly, next higher assembly and system tests. First Articles are required to ensure Operational Safety Suitability and Effectiveness (OSS&E) compliance. Due to the age of the design and technology advancement, the previously qualified design may experience parts obsolescence which would prevent it from being manufactured. GEIA-STD-0005-1, "Performance Standard for Aerospace and High-Performance Electronic Systems Containing Lead-free Solder" applies to this military use only item. DOD 5000.2 paragraph C2.1.1 states that "the strategy shall be to minimize the time and cost it takes, consistent with common sense and sound business practices, to satisfy identified, validated needs, and to maximize affordability throughout a program's useful life cycle".

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Amplifier Subassembly, NSN 5996-01-212-9078EW, P/N 30192-0201 Amplifier, Radio Frequency, NSN 5996-01-221-1040EW, P/N 30201-0501

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:

• 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).

RFIs are to be posted for 30 days for efforts greater than $3.0M, 45 days for foreign place of performance, otherwise, 15 days.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business (enter due date IAW instructions above). Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Ken Dickman (PCO) kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil

• Michael Howard (LM) michael.howard.57@us.af.mil

• Andrew Peacock (LM) andrew.peacock.2@us.af.mil

Questions related 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 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).

mailto:kenneth.dickman@us.af.mil mailto:michael.howard.57@us.af.mil mailto:andrew.peacock.2@us.af.mil

3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

5. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this requirement?

Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices do your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

B. Engineering Services Questions:

(Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

1. Describe your services’ capabilities and experience regarding the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. 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:

Contract Number Procuring Agency Contract Value Services Provided

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, and evaluation processes/procedures about the required items.

5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.

7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required.

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

AN/ALQ-161

5996-01-212-9078EW, 5996-01-221-1040EW