JPSS Request For Information 5 May (002).pdf

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

ALFCMC/WLNKA

Robins AFB GA

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DoD Joint Propeller Sustainment Solution (JPSS) Contract

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting a market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Propeller Engineering, Reliability, and Logistics Sustainment services for the R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs) for use by the DoD Joint Propeller Sustainment Services Solution (JPSSS), which consists of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partners. The potential vendors must possess the expertise, capabilities, and/or experience to meet a performance-based, Price Per Flying Hour (PPFH) agreement for the sustainment of R391 propellers and components. This sustainment encompasses both depot and organic levels of maintenance and includes the following services within the PPFH rate:

- Depot-Level Repair: The requirements for depot-level repair and overhaul of the C-130J aircraft R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs)

- Public Private Partnership (PPP) at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC):

Collaborative sustainment efforts with WR- ALC

- Parts Provisioning: Supply of operational and depot-level spare R391 propellers, LRUs, and spare/replacement parts

- Inventory Control Point (ICP) Management: Management and optimization of R391 propeller inventory

- Propeller Training: Comprehensive training on operation, maintenance, and repair of R391 propellers

- Technical Support: Access to existing and future service bulletins, OEM technical data rights, Failure Modes Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) data, and ongoing engineering support

- Propeller Health Monitoring and Trend Analysis: Proactive monitoring and analysis of propeller health (including vibration analysis) to identify and address potential issues

- Propeller Transportation: CONUS transportation of propellers, JPSSS will be responsible for OCONUS transportation

- Field Service Representative (FSR)/Contractor Field Team (CFT): Will provide beyond Organizational Level (O-Level) repair at the unit

The projected duration of this effort is 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2036, which includes a base year of 24 months and eight, 12-month option periods.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

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.

The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding by the Government.

Contractors/Institutions responding 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. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.

FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of overcoming barriers to competition for future requirements.

Currently the only known source for this effort is:

GE Aviation Systems LLC (DBA: Dowty Propellers)

114 Powers CT #7

Sterling, VA 20166-9321

CAGE Code: 93366

Large Business

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the R391 propeller requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capabilities. Draft PWS is attached.

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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. Dowty owns the data rights to the proprietary R391 propellers. However, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. No set aside decision has been made. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

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

3. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Contract Specialist Clevetta Brown, email clevetta.brown@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer (CO) Erica Carter, email:

erica.carter.3@us.af.mil.

mailto:clevetta.brown@us.af.mil

R391 Propeller

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:

1. Service/Product Description As the Government delves into market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified industry partners that can provide R391 propeller support for the work scope identified above. Potential contractors are requested to provide information on current products and services, relevant history evidence of past performance, access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technical manuals and data, and the capability of supporting in full the functions and services identified herein. Interested contractors shall provide their technical capabilities describing how they are able to meet the Government's complete requirements for the R391 propeller services described above, either directly or through teaming arrangements. This RFI documents the search for a source to support the R391 propeller managed by the JPSSS.

This requirement is for the United States Government (USG) C-130J fleet to maintain flight safety and mission capability for the R391 propellers, National Stock Number (NSN) NSN: 1610- 01-475-5641 Part Number: 697039001.

Our anticipated R391 propeller strategy is ten-year contract from 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2036, which includes a base year of 24 months and eight, 12-month option periods. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ):

Propeller USAF USMC USN USCG FMS C-130J 1461 80

KC-130 452 160 18 (KAF)

C-27 40 E-130J 174

FSR 29 5 9 1 1 (KAF)

CFT Shop 5 10 1 (KAF)

Regrease Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped Overhauls Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped Uncapped

1.1. Service Description (Technical Training)

RFI documents the search for a source to provide technical training for civilian repair technicians for the R391 propeller.

1.2 Product Description (R391 Propeller Spares and Propeller Parts Spares) (Ref: M/R FY14 C130J Propeller Buy,) This RFI documents the search for a source to provide propellers that are form, fit and function replacements for the R391 propeller currently used on C-130J, KC-130J, and C-27 aircraft in managed by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-130 Hercules Division, (AFLCMC/WLN). Spare propellers and repair parts listed below support the worldwide C-130J fleet.

R391 Propeller

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Data Transfer Unit (DTU), NSN 7025-01-481-7741GC, P/N 30192-0201, Remote Data

Concentrator (RDC), NSN 1680-01-500-6388GC, P/N 30201-0501 and the Control Display Unit

(CDU), NSN 1680-01-533-8587GC, P/N 10150-024

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:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

336413 Based on the Government proposed 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

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

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 6 Jun 2025. 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. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

Contract Specialist Clevetta Brown, email clevetta.brown@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer (CO) Erica Carter, email: erica.carter.3@us.af.mil.

mailto:clevetta.brown@us.af.mil mailto:erica.carter.3@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Appropriate FAA certification documentation for performing R391 propeller overhauls and repairs.

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing R391propeller data and ability to provide access to the Government.

5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

6. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

7. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

a. Experience executing R391 overhauls within the past five years. Specific contract numbers with similar work scope.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

b. Experience executing R391 Super O-level maintenance within the past five years.

Specific contract numbers with similar work scope.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the R391 propellers or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Number of assets shipped

4. Experience executing R391 component repairs within the past five years. Specific contract numbers with similar work scope.

5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

9. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

10. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

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

D. Manufacturing Questions

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying manufacturing procedures.

Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

d) Number of assets shipped

4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.

6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.

8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer.

9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

1. NonDestructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/T)

2. Destructive inspection/testing

10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data,

11. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.

E. Engineering Services Questions (Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the R391 propeller requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

d) Services Provided

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.

5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of

7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required.

8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data,