MD AMP Inc 2 Production Sources Sought.docx

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Posted Date: 06 March 2024 Classification Code: 1680 – Miscellaneous Aircraft Assemblies and Components

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this sources sought synopsis (SSS) is to solicit feedback from the marketplace on specific companies’ ability to meet the United States Air Force’s (USAF’s) requirement for C-130H Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP Inc 2) kit production and fielding. Contract number FA8625-19-C-9000 was awarded in 2019 and was intended to satisfy the USAF’s C-130H AMP Inc 2 requirement in its entirety, including development, production, installation, and all necessary support to field the modified aircraft. However, delayed development resulted in a changed production landscape. As a result, it may be necessary for the USAF to either award a new contract for AMP Inc 2 production/fielding. The responses to this SSS will aid the USAF in that decision-making process.

This SSS is a request for information (RFI) and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP). Any responses are submitted voluntarily, and the USAF will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of the responses.

CONTRACTING OFFICE:

Department of the Air Force

AFLCMC/WLNK, C-130

2590 Loop Rd West, Bldg 558

WPAFB, OH 45433-7142

DESCRIPTION:

The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement to modify the C-130H fleet by fielding Avionics Modernization Program Increment II (AMP Inc 2) kits, and to modify a limited number of C-130H Trainers to reflect the AMP Inc 2 configuration. The USAF's requirement includes production and installation of AMP Inc 2 kits, and all support necessary to field the modified aircraft, such as Systems Engineering/Program Management (SE/PM), testing modified aircraft, interim contract support for fielded aircraft, etc. At a high level, the kits will accomplish the following:

· Modernize the C-130H cockpit (analog to digital)

· Improve navigational performance

· Address obsolescence issues with the C-130H fleet

· Improve capabilities to interface with the new International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), FAA, and CAA traffic management architectures

· Provide access to full spectrum of airspace where GPS-enhanced navigation accuracy is required

· Implement Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)/SATURN capability (ARC-210 Gen 6) Development of the AMP Inc 2 kit is ongoing, but the supporting technical data package (TDP) is largely complete. Upon email request to michael.benincasa@us.af.mil, the TDP will be provided to vendors that are currently eligible for contract awards from the federal Government, and that have active SAM.gov registrations. The TDP describes the characteristics of the AMP Inc 2 kit.

Upon email request to michael.benincasa@us.af.mil, the Statement of Work (SOW) for the existing AMP Inc 2 Development/Production Contract, FA8625-19-C-9000, will also be provided to vendors that are currently eligible for contract awards from the federal Government, and that have active SAM.gov registrations. The SOW includes a description of the support requirements the USAF believes are necessary to field the C-130H aircraft modified with AMP Inc 2, a description of production activities, and a description of development activities – the portions of the SOW related to development are available for context/background only, with the intent of aiding understanding of AMP Inc 2, however, “development" is NOT a part of the Government’s AMP Inc 2 Production requirement that is the subject of this SSS.

A key component of the USAF’s requirement is adherence to the following production schedule:

Lot 1: max of ~20 aircraft starting in Jun 25 and completing in Oct 26 Lot 2: max of ~30 aircraft starting in Jul 26 and completing in Aug 27 Lot 3: max of ~27 aircraft starting in May 27 and completing in Jul 28 Lot 4: max of ~6 aircraft starting in Apr 28 and completing in Sep 28 Due to uncertainties related to the future status of the C-130H fleet, the USAF requires flexibility in how many AMP Inc 2 kits are procured/installed/fielded. This might be accomplished by including “quantity bands” for each lot, specifying variable per unit pricing based on the quantity of kits needed at that time.

CONTRACTOR SURVEY

Part I. BUSINESS INFORMATION In response to this SSS, please provide the following 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:

Size of business pursuant NAICS Code: 336411

Based on the above NAICS Code, indicate whether your company is:

Large Business

Small Business

Woman Owned Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

8(a) Certified

HUBZone Certified

Veteran Owned Small Business

Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business

System for Award Management (SAM)

A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)

If you are a Small Business (SB, WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB), please explain whether your company would be capable of meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

Part II. Capability Statements Collectively, responses to this SSS should be submitted with information sufficient to demonstrate your company’s ability to meet the USAF’s AMP Inc 2 production/fielding requirement. Responses must include a 1-page capability overview/statement, responses to the following survey questions, and any additional information that your company deems relevant. Total length of information submitted must be limited to 16 pages (1-page capability overview/statement + 15-page max supplementary information).

PAST PERFORMANCE/EXPERIENCE

1. Does your company have experience running an aircraft modification line? Please explain and cite relevant experience, including contract numbers for any federal contracts.

1. Please describe any relevant experience that supports your company’s conclusion that it could complete this work.

1. Describe your capability and experiences in the integration of components and manufacturing/fabrication of systems, subsystems, and components relevant to AMP Inc 2.

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in handling and maintaining C-130 aircraft while in your facilities. Include basic handling of the aircraft (towing, servicing, prepping for flight, etc.) and troubleshooting and repair of legacy systems (including propulsion, landing gear, and other aircraft systems as well as avionics).

FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT

1. Please describe existing production facilities, or production facilities that do not exist yet but will exist in time to support the projected AMP Inc 2 production schedule, available to support the volume of C-130H aircraft projected for modification with AMP Inc 2 on the projected production schedule. Please emphasize characteristics of these facilities that make them appropriate for AMP Inc 2 and C-130H aircraft (i.e., indoor hangar, climate controlled, covered but outside work areas, etc). Do, or will, the facilities meet AS9100 Aerospace Quality standards?

2. Would your company be able to secure a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) Level 8 in time to meet the USAF’s schedule requirements?

3. Please indicate location of the facilities, and if the facilities include (or will include) classified storage space.

4. What major equipment will your company need to procure to support AMP Inc 2 production? Please provide a list, including lead times for this equipment.

5. Does your company anticipate an ability to secure adequate insurance coverage to protect any Government Furnished Property (GFP) that might be provided to facilitate performance, including the aircraft?

6. Is your company prepared to provide basic C-130 maintenance, care, and feeding? This would require access to equipment, including but not limited to, power/air carts, stands, etc.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/PERSONNEL

1. Does your company have existing human resources adequate to complete this work? If not, how would your company secure adequate human resources to complete this work? Please explain.

2. What training would be needed for your company’s workforce to be qualified to complete this work?

3. It is anticipated that certain material for AMP Inc 2 will need to be provided by Collins, Honeywell, CAE (and others). Do you anticipate being able to establish any necessary partnerships or subcontracting relationships with these companies? Please explain.

4. Provide a system-level Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessment for the overall production and installation effort.

5. Discuss any capabilities (standard or unique) your company utilizes associated with design, lean manufacturing processes, test capability, and supply chain management that reduce overall program risk.

SCHEDULE

1. Can your company support the projected AMP Inc 2 production schedule? If not, how would it need to be revised? What would be your company’s approach to meeting this schedule? Do you have any relevant past performance information demonstrating an ability meeting the projected AMP Inc 2 production schedule? If so, please provide. How many modification lines were your company anticipate opening at one time? How many aircraft would your company need to have at any given time to meet the USAF’s schedule requirements?

2. How much time will your company need between contract award and induction of the first aircraft to ensure production processes are sufficiently mature to initiate production?

CONTRACT INFORMATION

1. Please provide a list of data deliverables, based on the SOW and CDRL Exhibit, that your company would need to complete production for AMP Inc 2.

2. Please provide a high-level estimate of per unit pricing to produce AMP Inc 2 kits and to install AMP Inc 2 kits. There should be two separate per unit estimates: one for the kit, and for the installation of the kit. The Air Force will treat your cost estimates as proprietary data that will not be shared with any individuals other than those with signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) in an Advisory and Assistance Service role with the Government.

3. What contract type would your company recommend for this effort? Please provide brief rationale for the recommendation.