RFI for Repair of RTRUs.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Repair of the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU)

275 AMP & 400 AMP

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide depot-level testing and repair of the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 275 AMP & 400 AMP.

The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

The service shall include providing obsolete parts resolution along with the necessary engineering to investigate Deficiency Reports and Material Improvement Projects (MIPs). The RTRU must meet form, fit, function, and interface requirements of the specified part numbers as referenced in T.O. 1C-5M-4-6. The Government does not own the complete data or the rights to the data needed to compete the repair of this part.

The depot-level testing and repair of the RTRU 275 AMP & 400 AMP require special test equipment to determine and maintain quality for its function or system integrity. Substantiation and inspection of the precision or quality cannot be accomplished without such specialized test equipment or inspection facilities. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

The Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 275 AMP & 400 AMP on the C-5 Galaxy Avionics provide regulated +28 Volts Direct Current (VDC), 275A/400A maximum, output power that is developed from a 115 Volts Alternating Current (VAC), 400 Hertz (Hz), 3-phase input. The voltage output of the RTRU is regulated by a control loop which senses the output voltage for feedback. The feed-back signal controls a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM), which in turn provides transformer drive signals to regulate the amplitude and limit the current of the output power.

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.

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. This document contains a description of the RTRUs 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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities 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 Rebecca Lopez, Logistics Manager, via email at rebecca.lopez.4@us.af.mil.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Repair of the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU)

275 AMP & 400 AMP

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:

NAICS Code 334416– Transformers, electronic component-types, manufacturing

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 (no facsimiles or e-mails) must be received no later than close of business 6 March 2024. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

Rebecca Lopez Program Manager C-5 Avionics Division

409 SCMS/GUMAA

235 Byron St, Suite 19A Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Rebecca Lopez, Program Manager via email at rebecca.lopez.4@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe 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 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.

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 275 AMP & 400 AMP.

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 specific 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.

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 configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

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

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

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

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

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 the public?

3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

D. Continuity of Operations and Cybersecurity

1. Does your company have an active Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) or equivalent in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event that causes facilities or operations to be disrupted?

2. What mitigation strategies are in place for your company to resume operations and to prevent further disruptions?

3. Is your company facing financial disruption, impending merger, acquisition and/or foreign investment?

4. If there is Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) of your company, what percentage of the company is owned by the foreign entity(ies)? Which foreign country(ies)/entity(ies) owns part or all of your company?

5. Does your company have a policy/plan for preventing and mitigating risks associated with internal and external information systems security?

6. Has your company implemented cybersecurity requirements given in DFARS clause 252.204-7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting"?