RFI Servomotor Repair.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

C-5 Automatic Servomotor and Automatic Throttle Repair Effort

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the C‐5

Automatic Servomotor and Automatic Throttle. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has been deemed nonexistent. The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a non‐commercial item. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

ITEM NSN P/N

Automatic Servomotor 6615‐01‐493‐4075 2R9226A

Automatic Throttle 6110‐01‐492‐5228 2R9227A

The automatic servomotor and automatic throttle are currently repaired by MPC Products Corp.

under contract FA8538‐19‐D‐0007. The RMC/ RMSC code for the automatic servomotor and automatic throttle is R3/B. This code means that the This service has only been performed by MPC

Products Corp. as they are the original manufacturer of the automatic servomotor and automatic throttle. This service has not been performed by anyone else. The technical data required to organically repair or compete the repair is not owned by the Government. It has been deemed uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer the item.

There are no samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

The 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. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

MPC Products Corp is the manufacturer of the automatic servomotor and automatic throttle and the known sole source contractor for total repair of this item.

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.

FAR 52.215‐3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal:

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation

(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: informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the automatic servomotor and throttle repair requirements 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.

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/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 RFI 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.

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 Logistics Management Specialist, Mobolaji Ogunsakin Jr. Mobolaji.ogunsakin.1@us.af.mil OR the procurement contracting officer, Tomieka Johnson, tomieka.johnson@us.af.mil.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C-5 Automatic Servomotor (AP Servomotor) And the Automatic Throttle (AT Servomotor)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the C-5 automatic servomotor and C-5 automatic throttle listed below:

ITEM NSN P/N

Automatic Servomotor 6615‐01‐493‐4075 2R9226A

Automatic Throttle 6110‐01‐492‐5228 2R9227A

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four option years) and will continue through FY28. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) of 10 per year of the automatic throttles and 40 per year of the automatic servomotors.

The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support and sustain the mission of the C-5 aircraft.

Figure 1 (Automatic Throttle Servo)

The automatic throttle servo (Figure 1) is mounted beneath the center console on the C-5 Galaxy aircraft centerline and is mechanically connected to the throttle levers. The assembly consists of a DC electric motor-generator-tachometer, drive train elector-magnetically operated dual engage clutch, override clutch, limit switches, position sensors, and an electrical connector installed in a housing. The servo automatically drives the throttles to various positions based on which sub-mode of the system is selected and being utilized.

Figure 2 (Autopilot Servo Motor)

The autopilot servo motor is a rotary actuator. It provides the necessary coupling or isolation of the autopilot subsystem with the control linkages and cables for automatic operation of the control surfaces. It provides a means of achieving hold modes of flight in the pitch and lateral axis. The aileron servo is mounted on the center wing rear beam and the elevator servo is located beneath the flight deck floor on the copilot’s side. The assemblies consist of a servo motor/generator, position sensor, engage clutch, status/switch, drive train and a connector installed in a housing.

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:

NAICS Code 811210

Based on the above 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)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (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 (enter due date IAW instructions above). 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 individuals:

Tomieka Johnson Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) Tomieka.johnson@us.af.mil

Mobolaji Ogunsakin Jr.

Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) Mobolaji.ogunsakin.1@us.af.mil

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

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, and agency/organization supported and individual point of contact.

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the C-5 automatic servomotor and automatic throttle.

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.

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).

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

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

a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military aircrafts 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 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 this effort.

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

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

a) Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

1. NDI/T.

2. Destructive testing/inspection.

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

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

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.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are 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.