Amended Sources Sought Notice API Data Service FD2030-24-01710.docx

B-2 Applications/Programs/Indenture (API) Services

CAUTION:

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis/Notice (SSS) for a Sole Source requirement, IAW Far 6.302-1. This Sources Sought Notice which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research. This is not a solicitation, no solicitation exists. This is not a request for a quote, request for proposal, or an invitation to bid, nor is this to be construed as a commitment by the US Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse or pay for any information submitted in response to this SSS or RFI or any follow-up information requests.

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of performing API research and technical services for various B-2 aircraft items managed by 848 SCMG. These items include (but may not be limited to):

· Aircraft structures

· Aircraft mechanical

· Aircraft electronics

· Aircraft avionics

· Aircraft life support

· Ground support equipment

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:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the B-2 API requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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. 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.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to:

424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the specialized expertise, capabilities, and experience required for B-2 Applications/Programs/Indenture (API) services that include data verification/correction, gap analysis, data cleansing of API, and actions associated with discrepancy identification of applicable illustrated parts breakdown maintenance parts lists. A draft performance work statement (PWS) is attached. This acquisition strategy is envisioned as a five-year contract (basic plus four option years) and will continue through FY2030.

The contractor is expected to have access to OEM engineering data in order to accomplish the work required for this effort. At this time, Northrop Grumman Corporation is the only known source that has access to this data. Sources responding to this notice are expected to provide proof (via OEM licensing agreements or other mechanism) that they have access to the appropriate engineering data needed to accomplish this effort.

This effort is designed to provide analysis and corrective actions for data inconsistencies between D200F (API), technical orders (TOs), and source drawings. Reach-back to B-2 OEM data will be necessary to facilitate review and correction of deficiencies associated with D200F and the illustrated parts breakdown maintenance parts lists. This data review is designed to provide technical support of B-2 end items originally managed by the B-2 System Program Office (SPO) that have transitioned to the 424 SCMS. The overall objective of this effort is to provide the Government with updated API facilitating accurate indenture records within D200F and correct part number configuration within the respective illustrated parts breakdown maintenance parts lists. The Government currently does not currently possess engineering/technical data required to perform this workload. The Government believes that only Northrop Grumman Corporation possesses this engineering data at this time.

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:

· Is your company interested in being a prime for this effort?

· Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so, please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company capable or interested in performing, including NAICS of types of services you can provide.

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330 is $25.5 million.

· System for Award Management (SAM)Registration (Yes / No) All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM.

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

E-mail responses must be received no later than close of business 08 JULY 2024. E-mail your responses to: 424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the above e-mail address is monitored by several Government individuals. In order to direct your response to the correct person, place this verbiage in the subject line of your e-mail: “B-2 API Services – 20240515” Failure to do this may result in your responses being misrouted.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your company and the 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. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

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

B. Services Questions

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

6. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company’s performance.