MK21 SPIN GAS GENERATOR DELAY INITIATOR SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

FOR

MK 21 Spin Gas Generator (SGG) Delay Initiator

Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/NIMPL

BACKGROUND: The Air Force (AF) is evaluating the need to obtain MK 21 SGG Delay Initiators currently used on MMIII. The AF would like to obtain information which would be applicable if it took the replenishment spares approach. The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is to obtain this information.

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a SSS. Neither the release of this Sources Sought Synopsis nor any responses to it guarantees a solicitation will be issued. The purpose of this SSS is to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. A determination by the Government not to compete this SSS is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The first purpose is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be a full and open competition and/or a total small business set-aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 325920 which has a size standard of 750 employees. If an alternate NAICS code is recommended, please provide the recommendation in the response. The AF will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The AF is interested in all businesses to include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The AF requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS code (see the Section labeled “Responses” for response requirements). Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements. 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.

The second purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to obtain information about schedule lead time for qualification and production, cost, annual production capacity, recommended contract approach, and other aspects of this potential procurement.

DESCRIPTION: The AF is evaluating the need for the procurement of the MK21 SGG Delay Initiator (Stock Number 1377-01-246-1728ES, Part Number 3364100-4) used on MMIII ICBM.

The MK21 Delay Initiator is a 7.2 second time delay with an electrical connector on one end and a pyrotechnic output charge on the other end. The Delay Initiator replenishment would procure the current 3364100-4 Delay Initiator configuration. The Government’s Technical Data Package consists of a System Requirements Document (SRD) or Specification, and majority of the drawings but is missing manufacturing processes. The manufacturing of the Delay Initiator may require obsolescence mitigation.

The AF estimates the use of 150 delay initiators for Qualification testing. The AF estimates the need of a minimum of 900 delay initiators as replenishment spares.

CAPABILITIES:

• Must provide evidence of capability to obtain equipment (if not already possessed), and material to manufacture the Delay Initiator o Demonstrate successful completion of programs similar to the Delay Initiator

• Must demonstrate experience resolving problems revolving around requirements for obsolescence mitigation o Must demonstrate capabilities to resolve problems with material and process discrepancies during development and manufacturing of items similar to the Delay Initiator

• Recommended to have qualifications and employees that have worked with electroexplosive devices and ordnance device manufacturing

• Must demonstrate a quality management system

• Must demonstrate capability and expertise for schedule adherence while addressing technical challenges

• Must be able to perform full qualification testing or have a capable source to sub-contract qualification testing o Demonstrate successful completion of programs similar to the Delay Initiator

• Provide information on ISO 9001 certification, or equivalent system

RESPONSES:

Responsible and capable sources may identify their interest by providing a white paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) with sufficient information to substantiate respondents have all the capabilities listed in the Capabilities section and answering all of the AF questions.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:

Neither the release of this Sources Sought Synopsis nor any responses to it guarantee a solicitation will be issued. A determination by the AF not to compete this Sources Sought Synopsis is solely within the discretion of the AF. The AF will not pay for either the effort or the associated costs to respond, or for any information provided.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

At this time, the technical data package will not be provided for this Sources Sought Synopsis.

Moving forward, if the Government releases a Request for Proposal, any distribution of the requirements documents and top-level drawings will be limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certified by the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program (1-877-352- 2255) and who have a legitimate business purpose. As such, the technical data package cannot be provided to a contractor without a certification. Contractors who would like to become certified can find the form and instructions at:

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/

Interested parties are advised that certification of a DD Form 2345 may take time, so completion and submission of that form as soon as possible is highly recommended.

Questions regarding this sources sought can be addressed to Michelle Love, Phone 801-784-0808;

e-mail: michelle.love.1@us.af.mil https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ mailto:michelle.love.1@us.af.mil