L5WC03 RFI Heat Treat Furnace.docx

Request For Information Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat furnace

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to manufacture a Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat furnace for processing aluminum, PH stainless, titanium, ferrous alloys.

The Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat Furnace’s level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the IVHMS requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability. NOTE: Attach the SOW, PWS, tech specification, requirements, etc.

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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for 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, letter, 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.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the POCs listed below.

Dual Chamber Heat Treat Oven

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to manufacture a Dual Chamber Heat Treat Oven - components listed below:

Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat furnace for processing aluminum, PH stainless, titanium, ferrous alloys.

- Meets AMS2750, TO 1-1A-9

- Boeing 5621 Pyrometry

- NADCAP Non-vacuum atmospheric pressure chamber certified to post process Additive Manufactured parts

- Roll away quench tank w/dual baths: water & oil quench Certified Temperature Uniformity

- Survey Work Volume: Lower Radiant Chamber 2,000°F 12“W x 12“H x 36“Deep Meets Class 3, +/- 15°F from 1,200°F to 2,000°F

- Gas Tight Chamber w/gas flow control Upper Convection Chamber 1200°F 18“W x 12“H x 48“Deep Meets Class 1, +/- 5°F from 200°F to 1,200°F

- Rapid cooling capability - 1,000°F to 350°F in > 30 mins

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Dual Chamber Heat Treat Furnace

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:

· 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 Dec 23, 2024 (IAW instructions above). Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

· Phyllis M. Vail, phyllis.vail@us.af.mil and

· Lisa Matney, lisa.matney@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the above POCs.

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 manufacturing the Dual Chamber Aerospace Heat Treat furnaces listed above that make up the Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS).

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).

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Is 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. 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 with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.

6. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.