FA8504-19-R-0007-01.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

PRODUCTION OF NP2000 PROPELLER COMPONENTS

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:

The United States Air Force (UASF) is transitioning from a four-blade propeller to a new eight-blade propeller (NP2000) propeller design for several of the special mission aircraft operated by the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command.

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to produce, inspect, test, train and upgrade components required to build the NP2000 System.

This request is for planning purposes/market research only, and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, offers, bids, and/or quotes. This notice is not a confirmation that the Government will contract any contractor for the items contained in this Request for Information (RFI) and does not serve as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract. The Government shall not pay and/or reimburse respondents and/or their associates for any costs incurred to submit the requested information. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Should you desire to participate in the market research, provide a written response 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.)

Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

The incumbent contractor is Collins Aerospace (formerly UTC Aerospace Systems) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Collins Aerospace currently holds proprietary data required for production of the eight-blade propeller NP2000 System. The Government does not own or have access to the data for this system.

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

1. Company/Institute Name:

2. Address:

3. Point of Contact:

4. CAGE Code:

5. DUNS #:

6. Phone Number:

7. E-mail Address:

8. Web Page URL:

The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336412, (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing). Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

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

Part II. Technical Objectives The contractor will be required to furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, services, and facilities. The contractor will be responsible for producing, providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.

The Contractor will be responsible for the manufacturing of two (2) verification kits; one for C-130H2 and one for C-130H3 aircraft. The Contractor will develop and deliver one (1) QEC trial kit and one (1) QEC verification kit. The contractor will be required to produce the list of items below. The table below includes all components required to build the NP2000 system.

The Contractor must provide sufficient information to allow the government to understand the vendor’s experience with the technical objectives. The contractor must provide examples of other projects that delivered similar objectives.

Engineering services efforts are required to identify, correct and consolidate the changes into a final government approved deliverable TDP for the EPCS and NP2000 system on the USAF C-130H aircraft. This includes associated program management and support planning requirements.

The contractor shall deliver a Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP). The contractor shall integrate the PPIP activities in the IMP/IMS. The contractor shall derive requirements from the PPIP and put into specification(s), trace, and verify through the Systems Engineering Processes. Program Protection includes the following areas: Cybersecurity to include Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN), Cyber Resiliency, Anti-Tamper, and Information Protection. The government shall be able to participate in all testing.

Recommendations regarding how Industry can help the Government meet the following technical objectives are encouraged.

1. Produce the components/parts listed in Table 1.

2. Perform Aircraft Surveys. Prepare an Aircraft Survey Report after completion of the surveys.

3. Provide technical and engineering support during NP2000 TKI and TCTO.

4. Produce a quality system plan.

5. Design, develop, and assemble Quick Engine Change (QEC) kits in accordance with terms of the contract.

6. Provide unique item identifiers (IUID), encoded data elements, and comply with IUID registration upon delivery, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.211-7003, using the criteria and information requirements in MIL-STD-130N.

7. Develop, produce, maintain, and deliver a Technical Data Package (TDP) that accurately depicts the final product.

8. Identify all Air Force technical orders and an approximate count of affected pages. Develop the TO change pages necessary for the operation, maintenance, and support of the modification in accordance with the requirements of TM-86-01N and IAW TO 00-5-3.

9. Develop a record TCTO in accordance with TO 00-5-15, MIL-DTL-38804D, and the applicable Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Form 873.

10. Complete an AFTO Form 874, TCTO Supply Data Requirements in accordance with TO 00-5-15 Paragraph 3.6.3 Air Force Time Compliance Technical Order Process.

11. Perform an initial weight and balance analysis prior to TKI using Aircraft Form “F” and Chart “C”. The analysis shall identify any impact of changes to the original design and update aircraft weight and balance data as required. Document final aircraft weight and balance IAW TO 1-1B-50 and be within the constraints defined in the designated aircraft TO.

12. Develop an initial report with preliminary weight and balance information and a final report with calculated weight and balance information in accordance with SAWE-RP7 and the applicable DD Form 1423.

13. Provide training at multiple facilities for maintenance and flight crew personnel. Training will cover EPCS basic system overview, maintenance, hands-on and flight training concepts. Maintenance training shall focus on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of the EPCS system including engine run certification. Flight crew training shall consist of basic EPCS system training, preflight, and in-flight normal/emergency procedures.

14. Document, maintain, and update configuration control and existing technical data (drawings, drawing tree; etc.) for any item affected by this modification. Provide configuration control as associated with the exercised option(s).

15. Develop the TDP as required to support the TKI. Make necessary red line changes and review all of the red line changes with the Government.

16. Update and maintain engineering data for the life of this contract and incorporate all changes Government directed or otherwise.

17. Provide quality assurance and manufacturing procedures shall ensure each item, as built, delivered, and installed, conforms to applicable engineering standards and the approved design drawings.

18. Provide Notice of Revisions (NORs) to address changes to the TDP requested by the ECP.

19. Prepare Request for Deviations and Waivers for end items or components that incorporate a known departure from the approved TDP.

Part III. Capability Survey Questions

If the Contractor is not capable of producing, developing, testing, and upgrading the items listed in below, describe a proposed plan to accomplish all requirements under this program.

Note: Government cannot provide drawings or repair manuals.

1. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, and upgrade part number R82644-5 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals? Does contractor have all test equipment required to balance and re-apply coating of the propeller blade IAW OEM drawings?

2. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, and upgrade part number 825818-1 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals? Does contractor have all test equipment required to balance and re-apply coating of the spinner IAW OEM drawings?

3. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, and upgrade part number 820612-4 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals? Does contractor have all test equipment required to balance and re-apply coating of the propeller adapter IAW OEM drawings?

4. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, and upgrade part number 825851-3 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals? Does contractor have all test equipment required to balance and re-apply coating of the propeller bulkhead IAW OEM drawings?

5. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, and perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 826650-2 to the most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals? Does contractor have all test equipment required for repair of the propeller electronic valve housing IAW OEM drawings?

6. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, leak check, perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 733872-10 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals?

7. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 1006712-2 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals?

8. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 822615-3 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals?

9. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 1007980-1-201 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals?

10. Describe Contractor’s capability to produce, inspect, test, perform operational check or ATP, and upgrade part number 826485-2-004 to most current configuration IAW OEM drawings / repair manuals?

11. Describe Contractor’s capability to train personnel on the NP2000 System.

12. Describe Contractor’s capability to develop TCTOs in accordance with TO 00-5-15.

13. Briefly describe standard warranty terms and conditions including length of time?

14. Describe Contractor’s capability to provide Supply Chain Management for all repaired items.

Responses must be sent electronically to the POCs listed in the BETA Sam posting.

Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email.

Please limit response to 15 pages, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman.

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