SSS B-1_Torque_ConverterV1.0.docx

REQUIREMENT TITLE: Phase 1 for B-1 Secondary Power Torque Converter Re-Design NSN(s): 3010012628388 Solicitation Number: TBD

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

1. NOTICE:

1.1 This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.2 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 541330, which has a corresponding Size standard of $47.0M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

1.3 Interested parties are required to have access to necessary data, or partnerships with respective Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Honeywell INC, for access to data.

2. PROGRAM DETAILS:

2.1 The Government is preparing to issue an engineering services contract for Phase 1 of redesigning the B-1 Secondary Power Torque Converter. These redesign efforts shall be a comprehensive engineering initiative focused on enhancing the safety, reliability, and maintainability of the B-1 Torque Converter, which is essential to the operation of B-1 Bomber. The Government is seeking to do Phase 1 of this project to include failure mode investigation, study & analysis, a review of system requirements verification, and an analysis of alternatives.

2.2 The existing Torque Converter design is proprietary to Honeywell INC. There is a certain amount of proprietary data involved with mating parts that may have to be obtained by the contractor. The work required for this contract should be by a qualified source which has experience in manufacturing, testing, and design secondary power systems and auxiliary power units. The design of this hardware is very complex and the highest engineering standards will be sought. Further details of the performance requirements will be addressed in a Statement of Objectives.

2.3 The program is managed by the government, with contractors providing expert operational, technical, and engineering support to accomplish the objectives of this program. The primary goal is to improve the overall safety, reliability, and maintainability of the Torque Converter. To achieve this, contractors are tasked with researching and designing improvements and require access to OEM data for successful program performance.

3. Name of Known Source(s) CAGE Code:

Honeywell INC, 99193

3.1 Approved Source Requirements: If any interested source is not currently an Approved Source and any interested sources that have provided a similar item or this exact item for other government agencies, for this specific equipment, must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR). SAR requirements can be obtained from 419 SCMS/CL Hill AFB, UT 84056.

4. RESPONSES:

4.1 Responses shall address whether the interested party can provide engineering services required. When responding please include the following information:

1. Have you provided this service previously to the Government or very similar services to commercial entities? If so, please give some examples.

2. What is your company name, CAGE code, and DUNS number?

3. Would you be the prime or a sub-contractor?

4. Who is your point of contact and what is their email address and telephone number?

5. Are there other NAICS codes you suggest for this acquisition, which are more appropriate?

6. Is your company a small business for this NAICS Code? If your company is a small business, is it also a women owned business, small, disadvantaged business, 8a business, HUB Zone business, service-disabled veteran owned business, etc.

7. If you are a small business, would your company provide services of its own or would it provide services via another small business?

8. Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement or how you would be able to provide the service.

9. List respective partnerships with OEMs or proof of access to necessary OEM data.

3.1 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This source sought synopsis is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This source sought synopsis does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever; furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis. All costs associated with responding to this synopsis will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response; however, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

3.2 Correspondents are requested to meet all requirements within the RQR and provide all associated documentation.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION:

5.1 Please send all correspondence to the following:

Primary Point of Contact:

Angelina Kellett, Contracting Officer angelina.kellett@us.af.mil Phone: 8017756891

Secondary Point of Contact:

Michelle Manuel, Contract Specialist michelle.manuel.3@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-1236 Contracting Office Address:

Hill AFB, Utah 84056 United States Place of Contract Performance:

N/A United States

Allow Vendors To Add/Remove From Interested Vendors: Yes Allow Vendors To View Interested Vendors List: Yes Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No