Request For Information 60K Manufacturing_Final.pdf

60K Aircraft Cargo Loader Manufacturing

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to manufacture a 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

Although, the Government is not providing a technical data package for this effort, the technical requirements are outlined in the purpose/description below.

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. Respondents to this survey will be considered for any future industry days and informed of any requirements development.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, if 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.)

a. 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 the PCO.

60K Aircraft Cargo Loader Manufacturing

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 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader. At minimum, the 60K must meet the following technical requirements:

- The loader shall be self-propelled with drive-on/drive-off capability and air transportable on C-5, and C-17 aircraft. Loader must have a 60,000- pound capacity, be capable of handling six 463L pallets, Type V airdrop platforms, and service both military and commercial cargo aircraft.

- Loader must Interface with the C-5, C-17, C-27, C-130, KC-135, KC-46, C-160, DC- 8, DC-10, B-707, B-727/8-737, B-747, B-757, B-777, B-767, and the L-100. This interface is required at both the upper deck and lower lobe of the commercial design narrow- and wide-body aircraft.

- Deck operations with a 60,000-pound load must provide adequate alignment/ adjustment features to compensate for variations in parking ramp and aircraft strut conditions. They shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Minimum roll capability of 3.5 degrees, 4.5 degrees desired.

(b) Minimum pitch capability of 5.5 degrees, 6.5 degrees desired. Minimum lateral movement (side shift) of 3 inches.

(c) Minimum yaw capability of 3 inches.

(d) Conveyer deck must be able to lower to a level of 39 inches and reach a minimum of 18 feet 6 inches.

- Deck tiedown rings shall provide sufficient restraint for rolling stock, oversize cargo, outsize cargo, and pallets in the 88-inch bias through the use of standard tiedown equipment.

- Forklift tine troughs must be compatible with 10K and 10K AT forklift tines, minimum dimensions will be: 67”L x 11 7/8” W x 3” D.

- The in-cab operated, powered conveyor system shall move and brake six individual pallets, a pallet train (up to and including six pallets), or a 60,000-pound Type V airdrop platform.

- Left Side Ladder. Shall automatically allow deck access through the entire range of deck elevation.

- Catwalk. Both sides to allow access to entire length of deck. Not required for oversize loads.

- Loader Stability. Must be stable in 40-knot winds, fully extended with any type of load, during the last 3 to 5 feet of approach to the aircraft and for duration of loading operations.

- Upload/Download. The vehicle must be able to negotiate the ramp, enter, and exit the aircraft under its own power, regardless of cab configuration. Shoring will not be required to load or transport this vehicle.

- Packaging, Handling, and Transportation. The loader must be air transportable on a C- 5, and C-17 aircraft.

- Contractor must demonstrate capacity to produce at least 15 units per year.

Aircraft Cargo Loader’s mission is to transport cargo world-wide to and from warehouses and cargo aircraft on the flight line.

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:

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

333924 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)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (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 28 Feb 25. 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:

• Anna Isom, anna.isom@us.af.mil, PCO

• Wesley Hardy, wesley.hardy@us.af.mil, Contract Specialist

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

mailto:anna.isom@us.af.mil mailto:wesley.hardy@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 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 for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

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. 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 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.

5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.

6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

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

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

9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy

a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.

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

1. NDI/T.

2. Destructive testing/inspection.

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

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

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

13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.

D. Engineering Services Questions

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of

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

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