SSS NSN 4140011274674RN PR 24-00056.docx

Sources Sought Template

(Request for Interested Manufacturers)

FROM: Gus Monos/410/SCMS/GULB

TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers 4140-01-127-4674RN Axial Impeller Fan also known as “Cooling Turbine”.

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Axial Impeller Fan 4140-01-127-4674RN, P/N 100526-3.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The Axial Impeller Fan is a critical part of the A/M32C-10C Air conditioner (A/C). The C-10C A/C provides continuous conditioned air for cooling or heating compartments for personnel, electrical components, or cargo in aircraft during ground servicing and checkout.

Impediment to Competition:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item was Tierney Manufacturing. In 1993 American Turbo Systems Inc., (Cage 0WE82) acquired all data rights to the Axial Impeller Fan Assembly. American Turbo Systems Inc., maintains its configuration by part number and configuration control. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, American Turbo Systems Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Axial Impeller Fan Assembly performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to American Turbo Systems Inc., for the manufacture of the Axial Impeller Fan in support of the A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 20 Oct 2023 closing date by emailing Gus Monos at Gus.Monos.1@us.af.mil and/or dla.dlr.proc@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner Axial Impeller Fan 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.)

a. 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 PCO.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the manufacture data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to manufacture the A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner Axial Impeller Fan without having to reverse engineer this item. This organization does not have authorization to change the Engineering design of this item or manufacture new alternative system of the A/M32C-10 Air Conditioner:

NSN NOUN PART NUMBER

4140-01-127-4674RN Axial Impeller Fan 100526-1, 100526-2 and 100526-3

The requirement is a one-time purchase contract, the quantities is for 19 assets.

A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner

This acquisition is required in order to support military aircraft. The Axial Impeller Fan is a part of Air Conditioner A/M32C-10C which provides air conditioned cooling for aircraft avionics systems, personnel, electrical components, or cargo in aircraft during ground servicing, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions along with aircraft checkout. The Axial Impeller Fan is a critical and precision sub-assembly of the Air Conditioner. The Axial Impeller Fan is the primary functional component of the A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

NSN 4140-01-127-4674RN, Part Number 100526-1, 100526-2 and 100526-3

A/M32C-10C Air Conditioner Axial Impeller Fan

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:

336413

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

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

Written responses or e-mails must be received no later than close of business 20 Oct 2023. Send your response to:

DLA/AWB

Attn: Nathan Bergert, Contracting Specialist

Nathan.bergert@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Contracting Officer (CO).

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, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s experience in manufacturing the Part Numbers/NSN listed above that make up the AM32C-10D Air Condition Axial Impeller Fan.

4. 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.

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. 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. Manufacturing Questions

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing component (hardware) to solve maintenance and support problems in the repair environment with regard to the requirements of this effort.

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 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. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

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

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

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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