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Request For Information (RFI) -A-10 Control Test Set (CTS) Sustainment

Request For Information (RFI)

A-10 Control Test Set (CTS) Sustainment

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to sustain A-10 Control Test Set (CTS) TS-4231/U. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

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.

This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), a response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1.0 Instructions

1.1 The information below contains a description of the CTS sustainment requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability.

1.2 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.)

Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

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

1.4 Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Janie Bryson Janie.Bryson@us.af.mil.

2.0 Purpose/Description

2.1 The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to sustain the A-10 CTS TS-4231/U based on the National Stock Number (NSN) listed in section 3.1 of this RFI.

Though this would be a CTS unique capability, we assume that the eventual contractor would rely extensively on existing hardware and/or software which is proprietary to the OEM. This would include reverse engineering and reproduction of form, fit, and function circuitry using MIL standard parts.

2.2 Estimated repair/sustainment: BEQ of 12 Test Sets per year for one to three years

3.1 Requirements

3.2 All reference to the CTS shall be based on National Stock Number (NSN) 4920-01-505- 0662. .

4.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to sustain the A-10 CTS. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be considered as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Attachment 1 Contractor Capability Survey

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Control Test Set (CTS) NSN: 4920-01-505-0662. PIN : 25579-505

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:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

811219 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes I No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes I No)

• S(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes I No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes I No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes I No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes I No)

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

RFI are to be posted for 30 days for efforts greater than $3.0M, 45 days for foreign place of performance, otherwise, 15 days.

Responses must be received no later than close of business 06 Oct 2017. Responses shall be limited to 3 pages, and submitted via e-mail to Janie Bryson, Janie.Bryson@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

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

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying manufacturing procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. 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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Ifthe item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

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

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