Attachment 1 - Sources Sought Synopsis MFD 2024.pdf

TH-1H MFD Software BCC 2.0

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 production in order to provide a software update to the TH-1H Multi-Function Display (MFD) in a block cycle change (BCC) used 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/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:

The document(s) below contain a description of the TH-1H MFD Softwate BCC 2.0 requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

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.

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/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.

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

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to

• PCO: Hillary Souther, hillary.souther@us.af.mil

• PM: Anna Ellis, anna.ellis.1@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide a software update to the TH-1H Multi-Function Display (MFD) in a block cycle change (BCC).

NOUN NSN P/N

Electronic Flight Instrument (MFD) 5826-01-622-0442HL 261400-5

This requirement is for a software update which corrects deficiencies and provides enhancements to the affected software. The software upgrade will be installed on 28 Air Force TH-1H aircraft. The Multi-Function Display aids flight crew by implementing multiple SCRs for the MFDs, including fixes to multiple annunciator displays to include warnings, cautions, advisories and exceedances, addition of additional available information to the altitude indication, and modifying/adding certain data storage protocols and retrieval capabilities. This software update is required due to help aid flight crew in operating as well as maintaining the aircraft. The software that is currently in the MFD is the original software that was installed when the UH-1H to TH-1H conversion occurred from 2008 to 2013. MFD's were updated with TCTO 1H-1(T)H-526 and their present update is with TCTO 1H-1(T)H-545. The MFD's is undergoing a screen display changewhich could change the part number and/or change the software version. Meaning that the contractor may have to test the software BCC 2.0 on both the MFD's, with the legacy screen and the replacement screen.

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:_____

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. 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:

• PCO: Hillary Souther, hillary.souther@us.af.mil

• PM: Anna Ellis, anna.ellis.1@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PM or PCO .

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

The company that wins the award will have to be the prime and will have to go to Astronautics, because Astronautics has all the data rights.

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 with the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the TH-1H Multi-Function Display (MFD) in a block cycle change (BCC).

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/creating and modifying 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 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).

7. What is your company’s experience making software changes for PFRs, safety critical software, and generating CDRLs required to meet Air Force Airworthiness 516C criteria and achieve FAA TSO certifications?

8. Does your company have a software development process that is sufficient to support safety critical software changes as defined in MIL-STD-516C for Air Force?

B. 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. .

C. 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 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

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

5. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort. Please explain your company’s process to resolve software deficiencies found during lab and/or aircraft test.

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

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