LARS Trade Study RFI.pdf

PR#: FD2060-25-30699

Request for Information (RFI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/WIU Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR)

Fixed Wing Lightweight Hardware Recovery System (LARS) Hardware Refresh

CAUTION:

This Request for Information is published for Market Research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide engineering services for AFLCMC/WIU SOF/PR Fixed Wing system and subsystems. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3, this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP nor does it ensure participation, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (SAM.gov) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Potential sources must possess the means to provide a design for a refreshed hardware system for the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) on the HC-130J and MC-130J. The design for the LARS hardware refresh shall be a Form-Fit-Function (FFF) replacement of the current hardware components. The hardware components to be analyzed for a FFF replacement shall be the following:

Control Display Unit (CDU): 282950-1, Direction Finding Antenna (DF): 282810-1/282620-1, and Receiver Transmitter Assembly (RT): 282650-3/282550-1

Contractor shall furnish all materials and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, utilizing, and maintaining, all equipment and software required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility to perform these services.

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 engineering services requirement 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 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. 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:

Tiffany Wilcher, email: tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources possesing the means to design a hardware system for the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS). Potential sources must possess the means to design a refreshed hardware system for the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) on the HC-130J and MC-130J. The design for the LARS hardware refresh shall be a Form-Fit-Function (FFF) replacement of the current hardware components. The hardware parts to be analyzed for a FFF replacement shall be the following: Control Display Unit (CDU): 282950-1, Direction Finding Antenna (DF): 282810-1/282620-1, and Receiver Transmitter Assembly (RT):

282650-3/282550-1

This requirement is for both the HC-130J and MC-130J aircraft with regards to the on-board LARS. The period of performance for the contract is 4 months after contract award.

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:

Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330

Engineering Services.

Based on the above 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).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 30 days after posting. 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:

Tiffany Wilcher, email: tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil Darryl Baker, email: darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil Anthony C. Evans, email: anthony.evans.18@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Tiffany Wilcher, email: tiffany.wilcher@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 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 capabilities for generating, handling, processing, and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating engineering drawings/designs.

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 as other users are being held to the same timeline? 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.).

Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

B. Engineering Services Questions:

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

2. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the 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

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

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

5. Discuss your process for identifying FFF replacements for obsolete parts for this effort.