FD2060-18-01930_RFI.pdf

UH-1N Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS)

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the UH-1N HTAWS indicator. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Repair Method Code/Repair Method Suffix Code (RMC/RMSC) is R4/Z. The RMC R4 indicates repair for the first time directly from the actual manufacturer. The RMSC indicates this part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or prices lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.

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.

There are no samples available for prospective vendor evaluation.

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.

It is expected this repair action will be sourced to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Sandel Avionics. Inc. via a sole source contract.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the HTAWS requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

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. 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.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO.

UH-1N Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the UH-1N HTAW component listed below:

NOUN NSN P/N

Primary Navigation Display 6605-01-597-4616GA SN3500-0101N

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four ordering periods) and will continue through FY24. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) of 18 per year.

The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support current mission requirements for the UH-1N. The SN3500 Primary Navigation Display is a sunlight readable, LED-backlit display which combines advanced navigation capabilities with a full range of safety functions. Improved pilot situational awareness by presenting compass, map, flight plan and RMI data with night vision. FAA-certified as a primary flight display, the SN3500 can show overlaid weather and traffic information from TCAS, TCAD and TAS receivers. The SN3500 advanced microprocessor controlled airborne multipurpose electronic display is designed to combine the following functions.

• Basic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

• Long Range Navigation Map Display (GPS or FMS)

• WX-500 Stormscope® Display

• DME Readout

• Marker Beacon Indicator

• NAV Converter

• Traffic Display

• Class B Night Vision (NVIS) Compatible (Software version 3.04 and later)

• TACAN Display

The SN3500 is designed to display the flight plan data from a connected GPS receiver. The moving map database as well as the internal operating system software obtainable through vendor are field- loadable through the use of a computer equipped with a USB port and a USB capable version of Microsoft Windows 7.0 or higher.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

NOUN NSN P/N

Primary Navigation Display 6605-01-597-4616 SN3500-0101N

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:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

334511 I recommend a NAICS of 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

Based on the above 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).

E-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 06 July 2018. Please e-mail your response to john.edwards.8@us.af.mil.

mailto:john.edwards.8@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist listed in this announcement.

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. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSN listed above that make up the HTAWS.

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

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

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.

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.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters 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. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

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. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

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. NDI/T.

2. Destructive testing/inspection.

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

11. 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.