Synopsis_-KC10_Mode_5_Installation_and_Software_Upgrade.pdf

Publication Date: 23 March 2019

Written response is required.

Anticipated Award Date: 2 Aug 19

Duration of Contract Period: 18-Months

This contract will be Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Cost Plus – Fixed Fee, Definite Quantity Contract.

Description: The contractor shall manage the program, plan meetings, provide appropriate communications, and provide program management resources to support financial control, administration of production, risk management, aircraft installation through completion of the KC- 10 Mode 5 installation modification. The contractor shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the contract to include cost, schedule, performance, and contract management. The contractor shall act as the task integrator, ensuring all technical and program elements provide a fully integrated approach.

The contractor shall have an FAA approved quality assurance program and shall assume full responsibility for quality performance and completion of work accomplished under this PWS. The Federal Aviation Regulations define the tenants of the program as applicable to aircraft maintenance and modification and can be found in parts 43, 91 and 145. All work to be performed shall be accomplished to FAA Standards, by FAA certified individuals, under a Federal Aviation Regulations Part 145 Repair Station’s control/authorization. Upon completion of the modification, the contractor shall execute a Certificate of Conformance – Military Aircraft (FAA Form 8130-31) attesting to the quality and completeness of the installation effort. Acceptance of each modified aircraft will be compliant with the Supplemental Type Certificate and IAW industry (FAA) standards.

The contractor shall install the Mode 5 modification in accordance with the contract schedule and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) 1C-10(K)A-1308. The contractor shall document tail specific deviation(s) and differences and submit updated technical data. The rationale is to update the Technical Orders (TO) with specific applicability of each aircraft wiring. The Contractor shall use FAA repair station certified technicians to perform A-Kit and B-Kit installations (Reference 14 CFR part 43, 91, and 145). The contractor shall provide on-site Field Support Engineering.

The contractor shall perform the software, mechanical, structural, and electrical installation of the KC-10 CNS/ATM Mode 5 system modification. The contractor shall provide on-site support at both MOBs for the installation of CDU-7000 upgrades. The contractor shall update and deliver any assembly, installation, and any other required drawings that are not consistent with installation drawings. The contractor shall ensure installation is in accordance with Collins owned Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and shall provide a signed 8130-31 Certificate of Conformity

– Military Aircraft for each aircraft modification.

Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Service, Performance Based Services.

Application: KC-10

Destination: Tinker Air Force Base, OK

Qualification Requirements: None.

Export Control: Yes.

Unique Identification (UID): Note to contractor: If unit price exceeds $5,000 then UID requirements will apply.

LINE ITEM INFORMATION:

Contract Line Item Structure

CLIN Noun Activity Quantity 0001 KC-10 Aircraft Mode 5 System Installation USAF KC-10 58 Each 0002 KC-10 Aircraft Mode 5 Technical Order Updates USAF KC-10 1 Lot 0003 Travel USAF KC-10 1 Lot 0004 Shipping / Transportation USAF KC-10 1 Lot 0005 Over and Above USAF KC-10 1 Lot 0006 Data - Technical Report Studies / Services CDRL A001 1 Lot 0007 Data - Product Drawings and Associated Lists CDRL A002 1 Lot 0008 Data - Technical Manual Contracts Requirements CDRL A003 1 Lot 0009 Data - Engineering Change Proposals CDRL A013 1 Lot 0010 Data - FAA Certificate of Conformity CDRL A028 1 Lot 0011 Data - Integrated Master Schedule CDRL A040 1 Lot 0012 Data - Test and Inspection Reports CDRL A041 1 Lot 0013 Data - Hazardous Materials Plan CDRL A043 1 Lot 0014 Data - Status of GFP CDRL B006 1 Lot 0015 Data - Program and Financial Status Report CDRL B011 1 Lot 0016 Data - Notice of Revision CDRL B012 1 Lot 0017 Data - Request for Deviation CDRL B013 1 Lot 0018 Data - Contract Change Proposal CDRL B014 1 Lot 0019 Data - Trip Report CDRL B015 1 Lot 0020 Data - Safety and Health Plan CDRL B016 1 Lot 0021 Data - Risk Management Plan CDRL B017 1 Lot 0022 Data - Acceptance Test Plan CDRL A042 1 Lot

Mandatory Language:

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, COLLINS AEROSPACE, CAGE 13499, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498, under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to the response date indicated on the solicitation may be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an agreement on government procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.

The solicitation document contains information that has been designated as "Militarily Critical Technical Data." Only businesses that have been certified by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, and have a valid requirement may have a copy of the solicitation document. To obtain certification follow the procedures at website:

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273.

Buyer name, phone#, and email address: Harry Taylor, 405-736-4908, Harold.taylor.8@us.af.mil

An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273.

Buyer name, phone#, and email address: Harry Taylor, 405-436-5668, Harold.taylor.8@us.af.mil