Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis C-5 Center Door Gearbox and Rotar Actuator Overhaul

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and overhaul of the C-5 Center Door Gearbox (CDG) and Rotar Actuator for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors and 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(s) below contain a description of the CDG and Rotar Actuator requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If after reviewing the CDG and Rotator Actuator description on page 3, and the Contractor Capability Survey on pages 4-6, you desire to participate in this 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. No set aside decision has been made; 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. 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 or 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 SSS 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.

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

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the following individuals:

PM or PCO, Joseph Jones at joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil and Laura Keene at Laura.Keene@us.af.mil with copy to Caiveon Thomas at caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil.

mailto:Laura.Keene@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for overhaul of the Center Door Gearbox (CDG) and Rotar Actuator. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN

Center Door Gearbox 1680-00-026-4424UC 544996-3-1

Actuator Electromechanical Rotor

1680-00-024-6953UC 544948-2-1

The CDG and the Rotar Actuator assist with opening and closing the Aft Center

Cargo Door.

The CDG encompasses platform-specific aviation components; such as specialized cockpit hardware, crew seating mechanisms, mechanical control linkages, and survival system components. Each C-5 Aircraft has one CDG installed. Without this item, the C-5 cannot perform rapid strategic airlift or tactical drive-on/drive-off loading operations. The CDG was designed and developed by Honeywell exclusively for the C-5 Aircraft.

The Rotar Actuator encompasses platform-specific aviation components;

components within this class are utilized for mechanical assemblies, structural access hardware, and specialty control system items integrated into legacy military aircraft. Each C-5 aircraft has two (2) Rotar Actuators installed. Without this item, the C-5 cannot perform rapid strategic airlift or tactical drive-on/drive-off loading operations. The Rotar Actuator was designed and developed by Honeywell exclusively for the C-5 Aircraft.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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 on the offers due date listed on SAM.GOV

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:

• Buyer: Caiveon Thomas at caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil

• PCO: Joseph jones at Joseph.Jones.81@us.af.mil

• PM: Laura Keene Laura.Keene@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PM or PCO, Joseph Jones at joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil and Laura Keene at Laura.Keene@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. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the Center Door Gearbox and Rotar Actuator.

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

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 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).

B. Repair Questions:

1. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military aircraft 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C. Commerciality Questions:

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

D. Manufacturing Questions

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