FPMPD RFI 01 Oct 26.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

F-15E Flat Panel Multipurpose Display (FPMPD)

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to purchase the F-15E Flat Panel Multipurpose Display (FPMPD) Repair Service. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows: Part Number 114000-39, NSN: 1270-01-673-7123FX

The FPMPD is currently manufactured by Collins Aerospace (CAGE Code 09344 / 84T51), which is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and developer. The Repair Method Code / Repair Method Suffix Code (RMC/RMSC) for the FPMPD is R4/R, meaning that repair is restricted to the actual manufacturer (OEM) because of unique capabilities, specialized tooling, test equipment, or proprietary technical data, and the rights to use the data needed to repair this part are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased or otherwise obtained.

The technical data required to organically repair or compete the repair is not owned by the Government, and is uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer the item. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

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.

Collins Aerospace is the manufacturer of the FPMPD and the known sole source contractor for 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 FPMPD 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 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 Trinity Flood, Program Manager, at trinity.flood@us.af.mil or Stacylee Johnson, Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), at stacylee.johnson@us.af.mil.

F-15E Flat Panel Multipurpose Display (FPMPD)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

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 test and repair of the F-15E Flat Panel Multipurpose Display (FPMPD) The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

The FPMPD is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) on the F-15E. Each aircraft has four (4) FPMPDs installed. The FPMPD is a directly viewed monochrome green LCD display which provides critical flight, navigational, weapons, aircraft altitude, and systems information to the flight crew. It is a Mission Essential (ME) item on the F-15E fleet that must be operational for the aircraft to be flight worthy. The FPMPD was developed by Collins Aerospace and integrated into the F-15E.

The legacy CRT-based Multipurpose Display (MPD) is experiencing severe obsolescence and is no longer procurable. Normal attrition of the legacy MPDs is being addressed via new buys of the FPMPD. To sustain the newly fielded FPMPDs throughout their lifecycle (extended to FY2041), the Government must establish a viable repair contract.

The service shall include providing obsolete parts resolution along with the necessary engineering to investigate Deficiency Reports and Material Improvement Projects (MIPs) to support and sustain the FPMPD through its operational life.

The repaired FPMPD must meet all power, function, and physical requirements (form, fit, function, and interface) in accordance with Collins Aerospace drawing 114000 and applicable USAF Technical Orders / COTS Manuals. These requirements are for a tactical aircraft display and include specialized environmental and performance parameters (such as high-resolution, contrast uniformity, and sunlight readability) that are military-unique and not part of commercial displays. However, the Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to compete the repair of this part. It has been determined to be uneconomical to reverse engineer the data, qualify a new source, or buy the data and/or data rights. Collins Aerospace is the only source of known repair for this system and has been since it was fielded.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F-15E Flat Panel Multipurpose Display (FPMPD Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

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

NAICS Code 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

· 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 business 30 October 2026. Please email your response to Trinity Flood, Program Manager, at trinity.flood@us.af.mil and Stacylee Johnson, Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), at stacylee.johnson@us.af.mil.

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Trinity Flood, Program Manager, at trinity.flood@us.af.mil and Stacylee Johnson, Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), at stacylee.johnson@us.af.mil.

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.

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the F-15E FPMPD

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.

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 general 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"?