FD2060-25-00497(RFI).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

HTAWS Enablement Card for UH-1N Helicopter GNS-530 Navigation Computer

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to purchase the non-stock listed Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS) Enablement Card for the UH-1N Helicopter GNS-530 Garmin Navigation Computer (NSN 5826-01-667-5541, P/N 011-01066-00).

The part number (P/N) for the HTAWS Enablement Card is as follows: P/N 010-00882-01. The HWAWS Enablement Card has an Acquisition Method Code (AMC/AMSC) of 3/B. AMC 3 is defined as “acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer”. AMSC B states this part must be acquired from a manufacturing source(s) specified on a source control or selected item drawing as defined by the current version of DoD- STD-10. Suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge are not available to permit acquisition from other sources, nor qualification testing of another part, nor use of a second source part in the intended application. Although, by DoD-STD-100 definition, altered and selected items shall have an adequate technical data package, data review discloses that required data or data rights are not in Government possession and cannot be economically obtained.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the HTAWS Enablement Card is Garmin (CAGE: OTRC3). The technical data required to manufacture the HTAWS Enablement Card is not owned by the Government and has been determined to be uneconomical to acquire the data or rights to the data by purchase or reverse engineering. The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101.

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.

Garmin is the OEM and the known sole source contractor for manufacture/purchase 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.

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of identifying any additional potential repair sources capable of repairing these assets.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The document(s) below contains a description of the HTAWS Enablement Card procurement requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

1. 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.

2. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participating in 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, letters, 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 Logistics Manager, Wendy Bloodworth, at wendy.bloodworth@us.af.mil.

mailto:wendy.bloodworth@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to procure the non-stock listed Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS) Enablement Card (details listed below) for UH-1N Helicopter GNS-530 Navigation Computer:

NOUN P/N

HTAWS Enablement Card 010-00882-01

This requirement is for procurement. Our procurement strategy is a one-year contract. The projected total quantity will be 7 units each. The Government’s need for procurement services is required to support the current combat search and rescue operations. UH-1N is a utility helicopter that is used by the Air Force for missile site surveillance, nuclear convoy protection, and search and rescue missions. The Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS) Enablement Card is a mission-essential item used on the GNS-530 Navigation Computer. The GNS-530 Navigation Computer is in the center of the instrument panel on the Air Force UH-1N aircraft and receives GPS, navigation, communication, weather, and traffic alerts from various systems and antennas located on the UH-1N aircraft. The HTAWS Enablement Card is used on the GNS-530 Navigation Computer Unit to confirm clearance maintenance from terrain and obstacles. Enabling the HTAWS ensures all aural and visual alerts are heard and/or seen on the computer screen.

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:

• 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 Government proposed 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• 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 please, must be received no later than close of Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business DATE. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable.

Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Logistics Manager: Wendy Bloodworth – wendy.bloodworth@us.af.mil

• PCO: Bill Martin – william.martin.12@us.af.mil

Questions related 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 experiences on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization support, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s experience in procuring the Helicopter Terrain Awareness

Warning System (HTAWS) Enablement Card for UH-1N Helicopter GNS-530 Navigation Computer.

4. Do you have experience with generating, handling, manufacturing, testing, or repair of classified data, material, or information? Yes / No

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. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

7. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices do 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. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirements?

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 regarding 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. 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 repair processes/procedures regarding 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, 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 list 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 manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

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.