CADC_overhaul_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_15_Nov_2016.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Solicitation Number: FA8220-17-R-0002 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: AFLCMC/WLDNA Location: Proven Aircraft Program Office, Hill AFB UT Synopsis For:

· Overhaul of the F-5F Central Air Data Computer (CADC), part number 2100756-3-1, to include the replacement of the R3 Resistor, part number 804928-1 or 804928-1-1.

Notice:

This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and is for planning purposes only.

The purpose of this SSS is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining if this effort can be considered competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding size standard of 1250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses including but not limited to: 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your company’s size status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide in your response any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers within 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.

This notification is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will not be returned. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), a response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their response. Not responding to this inquiry will not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be publicized in accordance with the requirements of the FAR.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Proven Aircraft Program Office, located at Hill AFB, Utah, is anticipating the award of a contract to overhaul four (4) CADCs, part number 2100756-3-1, for the F-5F aircraft via an FMS case.

This SSS is intended to provide the Government with an understanding of the technology and resources available within industry to support this effort.

Proposed Scope of Effort:

1. Overhaul of the CADC, to include replacement of the R3 resistor.

a. Take possession of four (4) F-5F CADCs and overhaul them to bring them back to A condition, which is identified as: “repair, or recondition material which is serviceable and usable to all customers without limitations or restrictions.”

b. Replace the existing R3 resistors with operational components.

c. Perform the required bench testing to determine which other components need to be replaced or repaired.

d. Provide record of testing, test reports and any other documentation supporting Type Certification.

Schedule This effort is planned to begin in Fiscal Year 2017.

General Information Interested parties must submit complete printed or electronic responses to each of the following points of contact:

Please include the following information:

A. Company/institution and any teaming or joint venture partners.

B. Relevant organization contact information, to include address and Point of Contact with telephone number and e-mail address.

C. Company size status (large, small business, 8a, etc.) based on NAICS Code 336413.

D. Any recommendations for an alternate NACIS Code and why?

E. Company Cage Code.

F. A statement as to whether the company is domestically or foreign-owned; if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership.

G. Answers to the questions identified in Section 5 of this document, in the order indicated below.

Responses are due no later than 1500 MST Tuesday, 6 December 2017.

All responses from feasible sources will be fully reviewed. However receipt of responses will not be provided. Interested firms should submit routine communications concerning this potential acquisition to Chad Galioto, Contracting Officer, at the contact information above. Please limit your response to no more than 10 single-sided 8 ½ x 11 pages, double-spaced, minimum 12 point font size.

Information Required This Market Research seeks to obtain information regarding industry capability to satisfy the hardware and software development and integration requirements of this program.

Questions and Information Requested

1. Provide information on proposed CADC overhaul.

2. Provide your company’s capabilities and experience performing similar overhaul work on the F-5F CADC.

3. Provide your company’s stock on-hand and condition of the R3 resistors. If your company does not currently have the R3 resistors in stock, how will they be procured, through which company and will they have certification documentation.