DAAE Request For Information (RFI).pdf

Request for Information

AFLCMC/WNA

Automated Test Systems Division

Robins AFB GA

Defensive ATE Augmentation Equipment (DAAE)

29 May 2024

Note: This questionnaire/survey is for the purpose of obtaining information relative to an engineering services requirement in the Automated Test Systems Division at Robins AFB, GA.

Companies are encouraged to provide responses to this questionnaire but are advised that their participation is voluntary, and no reimbursement of any kind will be provided. Likewise, a company’s participation in the market research via this questionnaire does not obligate the Government to enter into any contractual agreement, either formally or informally, with a company.

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the resources for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The overall goal of this effort shall be to provide engineering and technical support to the users at Dyess AFB, Ellsworth AFB, and Georgia ANG in troubleshooting, fault isolation, and general operational issues of the B-1B Digital (DIG) DAAE and Radio Frequency (RF) DAAE Test Stations and the ancillary equipment associated with the testers. The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item.

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. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

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 B-1B DIG DAAE Test Station requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability. The PWS is attached.

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. 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.)

a. 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.

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

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Digital (DIG) Defense ATE Augmentation Equipment (DAAE), NSN 4920-01-183-5261KV, and Radio Frequency (RF) DAAE, NSN 4920-01-183-5260KV

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:

811219 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).

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

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 10 Aug 2015. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

AFLCMC/AFSC/PZAAA

Attn: Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) Bldg 301 235 Bryon St., STE 19A Robins AFB GA 31098-1600

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe your experience in providing on-site technical support to assist customers with technical issues with automatic test equipment? Do you have any experience with the DAAE or Intermediate Automatic Test Equipment (IATE)? Do you have any experience with the ALQ-161?

2. Describe your experience with the wire-wrap circuit cards? What kind of experience do you have performing on-site repair of circuit cards at the customer’s facility?

3. Describe your experience with the on-site safety in working with automatic test equipment?

4. Describe your experience in providing hotline technical support to customers off-site?

5. Describe your trouble-shooting process for hotline technical support?

6. 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).

7. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems.

8. Describe your process of maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.

9. Are there any commercial business practices unique to your industry? If so, please describe. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

10. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

D. Engineering Services Questions

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

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to 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:

a. Contract Number

b. Procuring Agency

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to 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, and 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.