FA811721SS0012.pdf

FA8117-21-SS-0012

Engineering Services

F-16 Signal Acquisition Unit (SAU) Redesign

NSN 6610-01-615-7988

P/N 160333-11-01

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A

SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources that may possess the specialized expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to identify, document, assess, and redesign obsolence issues out of the F-16 Signal Acquisition Unit (SAU). This market research is being conducted to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the redesign of obsolete parts out of the NSN listed above. The Government will use this information to determine the best future acquisition strategy for this effort. The government does not have the associated manufacturing nor technical data to provide to potential sources nor does the govenrnemt have assets to provide to the potential contractors for the redesign effort.

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541330 Except A which has a corresponding Size Standard of $41.5 million. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women- Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and provide the requested information in Part I and Part II below.

REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish redesign the subject SAU. The contractor shall provide validated updates to associated technical data. Contractors will deliver six prototypes to validate environmental testing, end item testing, and aircraft testing. The contractor shall deliver a complete technical data package including drawings for USAF use in repairing the redesigned SAU. Contractors will be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery/repair of serviceable assets for 20 years. Companies interested in this redesign effort will need to provide evidence of ownership with two functional SAUs or a license or agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) GE, CAGE 35351 to complete the work described. Contractors that are interested in this effort, need to provide proof of qualifying two or more military flight-worthy end items.

Test Procedures and Specs applicable to the sources sought synopsis are as follows:

16ZF062B Prime Item Performance Specification PA2064 OEM Acceptance Test Procedure, Signal Acquisition Unit PD3084 OEM Qualification Test Procedure, Signal Acquisition Unit PM4043 OEM Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention Requirements MIL-STD-462D Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics, Measurement of

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:

• 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).

Part II. Survey Questions

1. Please submit details on your ability to provide information on how you meet the above requirements. Include either a copy of the OEM’s design data (including testing and an illustrated parts breakdown including part numbers) or an OEM licensee agreement certifying your business is approved by the OEM to redesign this equipment.

2. Please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime, and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

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

4. Describe any built in provisions/reliability improvements that could be included in the redesign that supports the F-16 aircraft. Cost savings improvements to increase the reliability.

GOVERNMENT CONTACTORS

Please e-mail your response to 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil only if the requirements stated above can be met. As stated above, this SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes, and no funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions are not acceptable for any requested information.

Suspense for this document will be 30 days after posting.

mailto:422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil

Part I. Business Information