RFI_cubic_long_term_(002).pdf

Antenna, Receiver-Transmitter, Control-Display, NSN 5985-01-565-4706, 5820-01-561-9642, 6610-01-653-8055, 5820-01-662-1038, 5821-01-661-5866.

Applicable to the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS)

Market Survey for the Repair of Components Applicable to the

Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS):

Antenna, NSN 5985-01-565-4706; Receiver-Transmitter, NSN 5820-

01-561-9642, Control-Display, NSN 6610-01-653-8055, Receiver-

Transmitter NSN 5820-01-662-1038, and Receiver-Transmitter NSN

5821-01-661-5866.

NOUN NSN P/N

ANTENNA 5985-01-565-4706 282810-1

RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER 5820-01-561-9642 282650-1

CONTROL-DISPLAY 6610-01-653-8055 282950-1

RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER 5820-01-662-1038 282650-2

RECEIVER-TRAMSMITTER 5821-01-661-5866 282650-3

The Government is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the following components: Antenna, P/N 282810-1, NSN 5985-01-565-4706, Receiver-Transmitter, P/N

282650-1, NSN 5820-01-561-9642, Control-Display, P/N 282950-1, NSN 6610-01-653-8055, Receiver Transmitter, P/N 282650-2, NSN 5820-01-662-1038, Receiver Transmitter, P/N

282650-3, NSN, 5821-01-661-5866. Applicable to the LARS. This is for a 5 year contract (one basic year plus 4 option years) with a PoP of FY20-FY24. The estimated for repair is 278 units over the life of the contract. These items are required in order to support the HC-130N, HC-130J, HC-130P & HH-60G.

The HC-130P/N is the only dedicated fixed-wing combat search and rescue platform in the Air

Force inventory. The 71st and 79th Rescue Squadrons in Air Combat Command, the 550th

Special Operations Squadron in Air Education and Training Command, the 920th Rescue Group in Air Force Reserve Command and the 106th Rescue Wing, 129th RQW and 176th Wing in the Air National Guard operate the aircraft. First flown in 1964, the aircraft has served many roles and missions. It was initially modified to conduct search and rescue missions, provide a command and control platform, in-flight-refuel helicopters and carry supplemental fuel for extending range and increasing loiter time during search operations. The HC-130P/N has been replaced by the HC-130J but there are still some in the inventory flying missions.

The Pave Hawk is a twin-engine, medium-lift helicopter operated by ACC, Pacific Air Forces

(PACAF), United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE), Air Education and Training Command

(AETC), ANG and AFRC. The primary mission of the HH-60G is to recover isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory. As such, the HH-60G system is a "critical asset" supporting the

Joint Forces Capability (JFC). USAF Personnel Recovery (PR) forces are also expected to operate under a wide range of environmental conditions and require the capability to operate from main operating bases (MOBs), forward operating locations (FOL), bare base locations, and US Navy vessels.

Furthermore, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has indicated that they have no interest in selling the data. The OEM for the Components of the LARS is:

CUBIC DEFENSE APPLICATIONS, INC.

9333 BALBOA AVE

SAN DIEGO CA 92123-1515

UNITED STATES

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 and/or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

LARS Direction Finding (DF) antenna: P/N 282810-1 (NSN 5985-01-565-4706)

Description: The DF antenna is located on the bottom of the aircraft and provides azimuth measurements to achieve unambiguous steering towards a downed airman’s survival radio. It provides RF outputs to the LARS system for angle-of-arrival determination.

LARS Receiver-Transmitter (R/T): P/N 282650-1 (NSN 5820-01-561-9642)

(Note: This NSN is applicable to the HC-130(H) N)

Description: The LARS R/T contains a fully synthesized UHF receiver and transmitter, designed to receive and transmit the ID codes that interrogate the survival radios carried by downed airmen.

The R/T provides voice communication, range and direction measurements to the survival radio.

The R/T also contains range, processor and system power supply modules.

LARS Control Display Unit (CDU): P/N 282950-1 (NSN 6610-01-653-8055)

Description: The CDU controls the mode of the LARS system and displays the operating mode and allows for data entry.

LARS Receiver-Transmitter (R/T): P/N 282650-2 (NSN 5820-01-662-1038)

(Note: This NSN is applicable to the HH-60)

Description: The LARS R/T contains a fully synthesized UHF receiver and transmitter, designed to receive and transmit the ID codes that interrogate the survival radios carried by downed airmen.

LARS Receiver-Transmitter (R/T): P/N 282650-3 (NSN 5821-01-661-5866)

(Note: This NSN is applicable to the HC-130J)

Description: The LARS R/T contains a fully synthesized UHF receiver and transmitter, designed to receive and transmit the ID codes that interrogate the survival radios carried by downed airmen.

These items have a Repair Method (RMC) / Repair Method Suffix Code (RMSC) of R4/D. RMC

4: Repair, for the first time, directly from the actual manufacturer. RMSC D: If the data needed to complete contract repair is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the repair for a competitive solicitation.

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.

Interested contractors shall provide a response to include the following information:

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 Communication System Control (CSC).

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

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 repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair 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?

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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

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

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

16. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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?

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

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

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:

811213

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)

Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

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

This market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the USG. The USG will not reimburse any respondent for any effort or information submitted in response to this sources sought. All information submitted will be considered proprietary and will not be released outside the USG. Written responses via e-mails, must be received no later than close of business 22 May 2019. Please e-mail your response to danielle.crosby@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this announcement shall be addressed to the Government Logistic Manager, Mrs. Danielle Crosby (478) 497-6939 or at e-mail danielle.crosby@us.af.mil mailto:danielle.crosby@us.af.mil mailto:danielle.crosby@us.af.mil