IFF RFI 16NOV2021.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

AN/APX-119 – Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) 16 November 2021

Description:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the expertise and experience to meet the requirements for the AN/APX-119/IFF production, repair, technical support, engineering services and data contract. The maximum level of security clearance is secret and foreign participation is allowed.

This is an RFI only and is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a future RFP.

FAR 52.215-3 – Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997).

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited exept as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal costs, of the 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 information only.

This RFI does not commit the government to a contract whatsoever. The USAF is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept proposals. 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. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized prior to issuance on the betaSAM website.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. Raytheon Technologies, CAGE 06845, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and is currently the sole source contractor for this effort. Furthermore, the Government has determined that this system is a non-commercial item. Samples are not avaible for evaluation.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the AN/APX-119 requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability. See attachments.

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 PM or PCO. The PM can be reached at sean.mckee.4@us.af.mil. The PCO can be reached at cheri.thetford@us.af.mil .

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

AN/APX-119/Identify Friend or Foe (IFF)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify and establish a corporate contract for production, repair, technical support, engineering services and data applicable to the associated National Stock Numbers (NSNs). A further description of all requirements can be found in the attached Performance Work Statement.

Below are the applicable AN/APX-119 National Stock Numbers/Part Numbers:

Precision strike, ISR, mobility, and rescue aircraft platforms depend on Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) to maintain safety in flight. Every operational aircraft platform in the USAF inventory has an IFF system installed. The FAA has mandated that all aircraft flying within US air space must have IFF MODE 5 installed and operational to legally traverse this space. The AN/APX-119 IFF system has been the system of choice for most USAF platforms since it’s release in 2002.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

AN/APX-119

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:

Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811213

· 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 16 December 2021. 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. Questions regarding this market survey should be addressed to the PM or PCO. The PM can be reached at sean.mckee.4@us.af.mil. The PCO can be reached at Cheri.Thetford@us.af.mil. Responses should be submitted to these addresses as well.

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 repairing the AN/APX-119 Part Number/NSNs listed above.

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)

7. Describe the Government Furnished Equipment or Data you anticipate needing from the Government.

B. Repair Questions:

1. 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.

2. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar systems, which are used on military aircraft 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

3. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

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 form, fit 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.

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.