SSS_C-21A_30_July_2018.pdf

Sustaining Engineering and Technical Order Update Support C-21A Aircraft (A/C)

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Sustaining Engineering and Technical Order Updates for the C-21A A/C for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. 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. This document contains a general description for the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order 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.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The government is seeking sources that may be capable of providing Sustaining Engineering and Technical Order Update support for nineteen (19) C-21A aircraft beginning in Calendar Year CY 2020. The C-21A is derived from a commercial Learjet 35A and modified to supply passenger, med-evac and cargo airlift support for military operations. Learjet, Inc. and/or its subcontractors retain all rights to commercial data. The contractor will be required to conduct recurring and nonrecurring engineering, including investigation and evaluation of accidents and service related deficiencies, system and sub-system design engineering, prototyping and testing for modifications and replacement equipment.

The contractor will also be required to maintain all C-21A engineering data including aircraft drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering reports. The contractor will be required to maintain and update technical order manuals, maintenance manuals, wiring manuals, illustrated parts catalogs and develop repairs and resolve deficiencies uncovered by the Operating Commands (AMC and USAFE) and their maintenance organizations.

Note: There is no solicitation package at this time.

• The award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a FFP contract type line item

• Estimated award date of calendar year 2019

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:

• 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:

“541330” exception A; Size Standard: $38.5M; Product Service Code: “R425” 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)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

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

All responses shall be sent via email and/or post mail. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on 31 August 2018. Email responses to Contracting Officer, Mr. Steven Green, steven.green.7@us.af.mil; subject line to state: Sustaining Engineering and Technical Order Update Support.

Mailing Address:

Tinker Air Force Base Attn: Mr. Steven Green; Post 1AG1-104A Building 3001 Staff Dr.

Tinker AFB, OK 73145

All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Does the company have access or the ability to obtain access to Original Equipment manufacturer (OEM) data for the Learjet 35A aircraft, specifically the C-21A?

• What type of OEM data?

• What are the limitations on your use of this data?

• How, when and from whom did you acquire your right to use this data?

• How and when have you used this data in the past?

• Have you used it for aircraft modifications or non-standard repairs?

2. Does the company have access or the ability to obtain access to C-21A Data?

• What type of C-21A data?

• What are the limitations on your use of this data?

• How, when and from whom did you acquire your right to use this data?

• How and when have you used this data in the past?

• Have you used C-21A data for aircraft modifications or non-standard repairs?

3. Describe your current knowledge and ability, or plans to acquire the knowledge and ability, to provide Sustaining Engineering for the C-21A A/C and its subsystems.

4. Do you possess detailed knowledge of the C-21A A/C design configuration and A/C operating characteristics?

5. Do you have established relationships or can you demonstrate a clear ability to establish relationships with the associated subcontractors, including the C-21A engine OEM?

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. What Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair certifications does your facility possess?

2. What modification/certification experience with the FAA does your company have?

3. What supplemental type certificates (STC) for Learjet 30 series aircraft do you possess?

4. Provide information on recent aircraft modifications completed at your facility or in this field by your company? Were modifications FAA certified?

5. Describe any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.