Request for Information 11 Jul 2025.docx

Request for Information (RFI) C-130J Propellers and Parts 11 July 2024

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for depot-level repair and overhaul of the C-130J aircraft R391 propeller and selected propeller line replaceable units (LRUs) for use by United States Navy (USN), as well as provide spare R391 propellers, LRUs, and spare/replacement parts to the USN. The projected duration of this effort includes a base year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month options from May 2025 - May 2028.

The information provided in this Request for Information (RFI) is subject to change and is not binding by the Government. 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. All submissions become government property and will not be returned.

GE Aviation Systems LLC (DBA: Dowty Propellers) is a known manufacturer of equipment that meets the Government’s requirement.

NOTE: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a)The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b)Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c)This solicitation is issued for the purpose of overcoming barriers to competition for future requirements.

This request for information is issued to survey industry in support of the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW).

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the C-130J R391 propeller requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capabilities.

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

3. Both large and 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 Erica Carter at erica.carter.3@us.af.mil.

C-130J R391 Propeller

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:

1. Service/Product Description The United States Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources to support the C-130J R391 propeller managed by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-130 Hercules Division, (AFLCMC/WLN).

1.1. Service Description (Technical Training)

T The United States Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources to provide technical training for USAF civilian repair technicians for the R-391 propeller currently used on the C-130J aircraft in conjunction with the AE2100D3 engine managed by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-130 Hercules Division, (AFLCMC/WLN).

1.2 Product Description (R-391 Propeller Spares and Propeller Parts Spares) (Ref: M/R FY14 C130J Propeller Buy, May 2025) The United States Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources to provide propellers that are form, fit and function replacements for the R-391 propeller currently used on the C-130J aircraft in conjunction with the AE2100D3 engine managed by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-130 Hercules Division, (AFLCMC/WLN). Spare propellers and repair parts listed below support the worldwide C-130J fleet.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Contractor Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners (NOTE: No foreign entities allowed to participate in this program):

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411 and 336413

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)

• HUB Zone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business (25July 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. Questions relative to this market research and responses to this RFI must be sent via email to the following:

Clevetta Brown, Contract Specialist via email at clevetta.brown@us.af.mil Erica Carter, Contracting Officer via erica.carter.3@us.af.mil

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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 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.

4. 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.

5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

a. Provide a description of your R391 Propeller quality repair and production program or equivalent.

b. Provide a detailed implementation plan for R391 Propeller for your quality repair and production or equivalent.

B. Manufacturing Questions:

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

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

3. 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

4. Provide your drawings, processes, commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to this data used in the manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

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

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

7. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed processes, including inspections.

a. State the type of test procedures anticipated for this effort.

b. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

i. Non-Destructive Inspection Test (NDI/T)

ii. Destructive testing/inspection

9. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

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

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

C. Technical Training Services Questions:

1. Describe your technical training services capabilities and experience regarding the requirements of this effort, in particular, to train government technicians to perform depot level repair.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying training curriculum, both general and practical.

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. Discuss your training development process for addressing varying levels of trainees introduced to the training that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.