11.14.16_Request_for_Information.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

APN-241 Radar Components Survey

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the APN-241 radar components listed below:

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items and the Government has determined that these items are non-commercial item. The data for the above parts belongs solely to Northrop Grumman Corporation. As a result, this effort is being approached in a sole source manner to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE: 1LTU5).

The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to manufacture, test, package and ship to the Government a complete serviceable unit.

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 preceding page(s) contains a description of the production 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.)

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.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following APN-241 radar components:

FUNCTION:

Receiver Transmitter Processor (RTP) - The RTP is a highly integrated line replaceable unit (LRU) that contains a modular, wired chassis and backplane unit with all solid state, line replaceable modules (LRM). The waveguide-to-coaxial transfer couplings, the duplexer, and the receiver protectors are considered part of the wired chassis and are not line replaceable. The RTP contains the transmitter, receivers, processors, power supplies, synchronizer interface, bus transceiver, and display drivers.

LPCR Antenna - The antenna assembly is powered and controlled by the RTP. The antenna is a slotted flat plate array driven by a RF beam forming network of comparators, switches, and drivers. The power amplifiers and RF switch drivers are mounted in the antenna base and are conduction cooled. The single coax connection is part of the automatic monopulse calibration circuit. There are two single channel rotary joints in elevation and a three-channel rotary joint in azimuth. The antenna scans 135 degrees in azimuth, with horizontal polarization and variable tilt, and + 45 to − 45 degrees in elevation.

RTP Mount - The RTP mount assembly provides cooling air to the RTP when hot, heating to the RTP when cold, and sensor signals to monitor air flow and temperature. The RTP is fitted to the RTP mount with a pressure-tight gasket/EMI seal.

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:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

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

Responses must be received no later than close of business 14 December 2016. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to the address below or email to john.glenn.1@us.af.mil. Responses forwarded via email must be in a readable format such as PDF….do not embed any formulas or links to help ensure electronic data can be received through the firewall.

Attn: John Glenn 235 Byron Street, Bldg. 300, Suite 19A Robins AFB GA 31098-1670

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe your company's past experience producing these APN-241 components. 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).

2. As the technical data is proprietary for the APN-241 components, describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals that would be required to be capable of producing these components.

B. Hardware Production Questions:

What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise).

C. Manufacturing Questions

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

2. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment 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

3. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.

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

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

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

7. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.

(b) 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.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: identifying potential sources.