Request for Information WC-130J RTP APN-241 Radar - Updated 10.22.26.pdf

Request for Information Modified WC-130J RTP APN-241 WEATHER RADAR

SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualifications to support repairability maintainability, and sustaining engineering for the modified WC-130J RTP APN-241 Weather Radar. Potential sources must possess the ability to provide engineering studies for the WC-130J RTP APN-241 system in resolving reliability and maintainability issues, obsolete parts issues, identify and propose solutions to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, and analyze failure trends from both the depots and the field level shops to support the MC-130J CR-2M developmental testing. For vendors wishing to participate in this Request for Information (RFI), after reviewing the requirement, provide documentation supporting proof of company’s capability to meet the requested requirements. If lacking sufficient experience/capabilities in a particular area, please provide details explaining strategies to overcome the lack of experience/capabilities to perform that portion of the requirement. In accordance with RFO 15.101(c), this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or services.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses incurred in response to this RFI; all cost associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in future RFPs nor does it ensure participation, if an RFP is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (SAM.gov) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Potential sources must be able to install the APN-241 Weather radar in addition to troubleshooting system discrepancies. Potential sources must be capable of and have access to Northrop Grumman equipment. Potential sources would need to have the ability to ensure equipment would be able to detect rain rates in real-time directly in front of the aircraft either proving or disproving the capability.

The proposed services are required to have access to Northrop Grumman Corporation, and their databases which contain/maintain the APN-241 Radar System engineering software.

1. The following equipment is required to sustain WC-130J RTP and will be provided as GFE: RTP P/N 780R270G10 (NSN 5841-01-522-1618), Transmitter Module (1A05) P/N 444R372G01 (NSN 5841-01-433-9455), and General-Purpose Processor Module P/N 824R061G06 (NSN 5998-01- 534-5169).

2. The modified configuration provided is the following equipment: WC-130J RTP P/N 780R270G13 (NSN 5841-01-546-5654), Transmitter Module (1A05) P/N 444R372G02 (NSN 6130-01-433- 9452). And General- Purpose Processor Module P/N 824R061G13 (NSN 5998-01-564-1569).

3. Provide sustaining engineering support and repairment of the modified configuration: WC-130J RTP P/N 780R270G13 (NSN 5841-01-546-5654), Transmitter Module (1A05) P/N 444R372G02 (NSN 6130-01-433-9452), and General-Purpose Processor Module P/N 824R061G13 (NSN 5998- 01-564-1569)

4. Provide engineering support during developmental testing not to exceed 400-man hours and provide on-site support at Eglin AFB for two engineers for a total of three 5-day trips.

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The proposed acquisition strategy is a 2-year (plus 6-month extension option) contract beginning in FY27 and continuing through FY29.

The Government has determined this system is not a commercial item. There are no samples available for potential suppliers to evaluate. The Government anticipates this requirement to be sole source to:

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION (NGC)

CAGE Code: 11982 4065 Colonel Glenn HWY Beavercreek Townships, OH 45431

RFO 15.101 Early exchanges with industry

As prescribed in 15.101(c),

• The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information or to otherwise pay for the information solicitated except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation

• 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. For vendors wishing to participate in this market research and/or RFI, after reviewing the requirement, provide documentation supporting proof of capability to meet the requested 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.)

a. 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 related to this market survey should be addressed to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Specialist:

o Melissa Wells, Contracting Officer, melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil o Ellen Ward, Contracting Specialist, ellen.ward@us.af.mil

SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT

SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT RESEARCH AND SUPPORT TASK

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualifications to support repairability and maintainability, sustaining engineering for the modified WC-130J RTP APN-241 Weather Radar.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

MODIFIED WC-130J RTP APN-241 WEATHER RADAR SUSTAINING ENGINEERING SUPPORT

RESEARCH AND SUPPORT TASK.

Part I. Business Information

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

• Company/Institute:

• 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:

541330- Engineering Services

• Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business: (Yes / No)

• Women 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

Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions:

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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 support, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. 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.

5. 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 due to critical operational mission requirements.

6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices do your company employ?

Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

B. Services Questions

1. Describe your services, capabilities, and experience with regard to the 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

c. Contract Value

d. Services Provided

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

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

6. If your company cannot perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific information on what could be broken out for your company’s performance.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 12 November 2026. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Melissa Wells, Contracting Officer (CO), melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil

• Ellen Ward, Contracting Specialist (CS), ellen.ward@us.af.mil

Questions related to this Request for Information should be addressed to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.

mailto:ellen.ward@us.af.mil