KC-135 CCR Market Survey_Rev2.docx

KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR)

Components Effected:

IFMP NSN: 6610-99-732-8120/Part Number: 57-001-02 FMAC NSN: 6610-01-435-2935/Part Number: 490200-05-01 TIU NSN: 6610-01-171-0849/Part Number: 077-014-001 MFD NSN: 5841-01-504-5586/Part Number: 822-1006-201

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of a Fuel Quantity Transfer System to replicate the current functions of the KC-135’s Integrated Fuel Management Panel (IFMP), Fuel Management Advisory Computer (FMAC), and Tank Interface Unit (TIU) plus the inherent Multi-Functional Displays (MFD) necessary for input/display capability. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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 as this survey is for planning purposes and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. This document contains a description of the Center Console Refresh requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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.).

3. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. All submissions will be reviewed IAW FAR Part 19 procedures.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to:

Lt W. Kyle Appelt william.appelt@us.af.mil

AFLCMC/WLTM

Building 3001, 3001 Staff Drive, STE 2AF1 89D Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145-3001

KC-135 CCR

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The KC-135 IFMP provides the flight crew with the switches, displays, and annunciators used to monitor and control fuel quantity and distribution. The individual tank quantity, total fuel, Center of Gravity (CG), and boom flow rate data are input into the IFMP in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) format over the RS-422 data bus. The IFMP converts this BCD data into seven segment information and illuminates the appropriate displays on the front panel.

The FMAC computes Fuel quantity, CG, and Aerial Refuel (A/R) and includes individual excitation and indicating electronics for each tank. Each individual tank indicating circuit is independent of all others and is individually powered from its own circuit breaker protected power supply. Tank indicating circuitry commonality begins in the FMAC at the measurement and computation unit where individual tank and total fuel quantities are computed by common processor electronics. The fuel indicating function is performed by the active channel microprocessor. An identical standby channel provides back-up redundancy to the common areas of the tank indicating circuitry. In case of failure in the active system, execution of the CG total fuel, A/R functions and the fuel indicating functions are picked up by the standby channel. Each of these processors is individually powered by its own switching supply.

The TIU is an electrically passive device containing 20 externally adjustable trim capacitors that are adjusted at the time of initial installation of the unit. Two trim capacitors are provided for each tank making it possible to calibrate the individual tank indicating circuits. The capacitors are adjusted to calibrate the dry (empty) value of the tank unit to 400.00 (±0.25) pF, and the dry value of the compensators tank unit to 197.50 (±0.25) pF. All 10 tank indicating circuits are functionally equivalent. Since the individual tank sensing circuits are calibrated at the TIU there are no field calibration adjustments required when the IFMP or FMAC is replaced. TIU calibration is required if a TIU, tank unit or compensator tank unit is replaced. In addition, a TIU calibration is required whenever fuel quantity indicating system wiring (between the TIU and fuel probes) is replaced having an effect on an already known accurate fuel quantity indication. All scale factor modifications are handled in the FMAC software for existing aircraft configurations.

The MFD uses an active matrix-liquid crystal display (AM/LCD) for both day and night readability and interfaces directly with ARINC 429, ARINC 708A, analog DC, synchro, and discrete signals. The MFD power supply contains the necessary circuitry for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) monitoring and protection and produces a clamped 28V dc for MFD panel lighting. The MFD replaced mechanical ADI and HSI flight instruments.

MFDs installed in the pilot and copilot instrument panels display the following base displays and overlays:

1. ADI base display (default for top MFD)

2. HSI base display (default for bottom MFD)

3. MAP ARC base display

4. WXR/TERR base display

5. HSI ARC base display

6. IMFD (Interactive Multifunctional Display) (bottom MFD)

7. PFD

8. TCAS overlay

9. WXR overlay

10. TERR overlay The navigator MFD can display the following base displays and overlays:

1. HSI base display (default)

2. MAP ARC base display

3. WXR/TERR base display (weather return is on the WXR overlay)

4. HSI ARC base display

5. IMFD

6. TCAS overlay

7. WXR overlay

8. TERR overlay

PICTURES/DIAGRAMS

Preferable to use in-tank probes and wiring currently installed on aircraft.

At the time of install there will be 300 KC-135 aircraft based throughout the United States (U.S.), Pacific, and Europe that will receive the upgraded CCR system. Projected time-line for KC-135 CCR fielding is FY26 with installs continuing through FY31. Collins will be the system integrator of applicable components.

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources possessing the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide production of a Fuel Quantity Transfer System to replicate the current functions of the KC-135’s Integrated Fuel Management Panel (IFMP), Fuel Management Advisory Computer (FMAC), and Tank Interface Unit (TIU) plus the inherent Multi-Functional Displays (MFD) necessary for input/display capability. The contractor shall have the ability to leverage on-going, planned or future system developments that could contribute to reducing total lifecycle cost and risk to the program.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

KC-135 CCR

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:

Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company is capable of or interested in performing.

All responses should be sent via email and/or postal mail. Responses must be received no later than close of business: 26 February 2021. Email Responses to: Mr. Hassan Hammi, hassan.hammi@us.af.mil . Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

Hassan Hammi

AFLCMC/WLK

Building 3001, 3001 Staff Drive, STE 2AJ 85A Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145-3001

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to: Lt W. Kyle Appelt william.appelt@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the 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. Is your company certified to a quality standard? (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

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 production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

7. How many units are you capable of providing per year?

8. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

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.

10. If your company does not produce MFD or Fuel System equipment, what is your plan for acquiring them?

B. Hardware Production Questions:

1. Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of components.

2. What is your maximum production rate for a similar unit and size fleet with other AF platforms, if any?

3. Describe your process from award to delivery phase with lead-time included.

4. What is the warranty for your components?

C. Software Development Questions:

1. Is your company's software development processes certified to the Carnegie Mellon Capability Maturity Model? If so, what level of certification have you achieved and what is the date of your certification?

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in managing software development projects, including subcontractor involvement. Include any experience in project planning, work breakdown structures, resource allocations, schedule tracking, risk analysis and cost management.

D. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

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.

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

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

E. Services Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided

4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.

5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems.

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

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

8. If your company cannot perform the entirety of the requirement, what part could or would your company be able to perform? Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company’s performance.

F. Contract Strategy Development

1. USAF has historically utilized long-term contracts that are structured as Indefinite Demand Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and Requirements strategies. From your company’s experiences, can you provide your company’s understanding of each strategy to include a preference of the different strategies?

2. USAF has historically utilized long-term contract strategies that have a base period of performance with either Option Years or Award Term years. From your company’s experiences, can you provide your company’s understanding of each strategy to include a preference of the different strategies?

3. USAF utilizes DCMA Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) for production/remanufacture/repair contracting efforts. Can you provide your experiences with DCMA QARs? Do you have a DCMA QAR in your local area or do you utilize a regional QAR?

4. Does your company use Chinese telecommunications and/or video surveillance services or equipment? If so, what exactly?

Disclaimer: This announcement is not a contract, RFP, promise to contract, or commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the information received at this event. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government. This forum is for informational purposes only. The contents of any future RFP take precedence over anything provided during this briefing and one-on-one sessions.

Government Contracting Office Address and POC:

AFLCMC/WLK, Building 3001, 3001 Staff Drive, STE 2AJ 85A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145-3001 United States Primary Points of Contact Mr. Hassan Hammi at hassan.hammi@us.af.mil Phone#: (405) 734-0298 image5.png image6.png image7.png image8.png image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png