F-15 Landing Gear Integrity Program Sources Sought Synopsis.docx

F-15 Landing Gear Integrity Program

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the data for the F-15 Landing Gear Integrity Program for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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 F-15 Landing Gear Integrity Program requirement 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 SSS 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

Mr. William “Joe” Grun – PCO william.grun@us.af.mil

Mrs. Ebony Walker-Simpson - Buyer ebony.walker-simpson@us.af.mil

Mr. Dwight Harman – PM dwight.harman@us.af.mil

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the ability for production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the calculation(s) of data pertinent to the F-15 Landing Gear Integrity Program. Our acquisition strategy is a 12-Month Period of Performance (PoP) contract from the date-of-award.

The objective of this effort is to provide engineering services in support of the F-15 SPO objective of developing and executing F-15 improved landing gear OSS&E in accordance with MIL-STD-1530, Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) and MIL-STD-1798 Mechanical Equipment and Subsystems Integrity Program (MECSIP). The testing of the unit has already been performed. However, the results of the original testing are not available currently and funds for retesting are not available.

This effort will result in the final delivery of four reports consisting of the final F-15 C/D and E Fatigue Analysis Report, Safe Life Assessment Report and Risk Analysis and Mitigation Report Update, the Final Findings and Recommendations Report, and the Risk Analysis and Mitigation Report

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

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

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:_____

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business (enter due date, allow 30 days for SSS). 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:

· William “Joe” Grun william.grun@us.af.mil and/or

· Ebony Walker-Simpson ebony.walker-simpson@us.af.mil

· Dwight Harman dwight.harman@us.af.mil

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

*Please see above. Mr. Joe Grun and Mrs. Ebony Walker-Simpson are the contracting individuals while Mr. Harman is the PM for this effort.

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 brief 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.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data and data reports. 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 particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

B. 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 ability to work with out-of-norm calculations.

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

6. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, current established reports relating to this effort, etc.