RFI_Ammo Container Repair_FD20602500016.docx

Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire F-15E Ammunition Container Repair

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and repair of the F-15E Ammunition Container for use by the U.S. Air Force. If after reviewing the requirement, you desire to participate in the RFI, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. If you lack sufficient experience/capabilities in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities to perform that portion of the requirement.

NSN is 1005- 01-298-2522 P/N is 10029110, and Repair Method Code (RMC) is R3.

Current source is General Dynamics-Ordinance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS).

This item has an RMC/RMSC of R3, and this code is used when the Government did not initially purchase the data and/or rights. GD-OTS is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and has proprietary rights of the data; therefore, they are the only company with the full source documentation detailing the design, operation, manufacturing details and repair of the F-15E Ammunition Container. Existing knowledge of the design, special tooling, unique engineering skills, specifications, function data, schematics, drawings, and knowledge of required manufacturing processes requires acquisition of the part from only GD-OTS.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet requirements for qualification and repair of the F-15E Ammunition Container:

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four ordering periods). The projected quantities will range from 1- 20 each during the basic year and Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) from 1-20 each for the four ordering periods. Quantities are subject to change.

F-15E Ammunition Container Structure, NSN 1005-298-2522, Part Number 100029110 is a sub-assembly of the ammunition container (NSN 1005-01-445-9578, P/N 10048066). The F-15E ammunition container assembly stores ammunition removes it from storage and transfers it to the conveyor assembly. The container assembly also receives spent cases and unfired rounds from the conveyor assembly and places them back in storage. The container assembly consists of the container structure and carrier belt assembly, container drive unit, lower drive assembly, loading access unit, and rounds limiter and totalizator. The container structure is rectangularly shaped, and guides rounds and spent cases through an endless loop of carrier elements. Rollers on the elements and parallel trackways within the container maintain complete round control.

DISCLAIMER

This request for information is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F-15E Ammunition Container Repair/ NSN: 1005-01-298-2522/ P/N: 10029110

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: 332993 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· 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 Monday, November 25 at 3:00 PM EST. 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:

AFLCMC/EBUK Weapons Superiority Division Attn: WELLS, MELISSA E-mail: melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil

AND

AFLCMC/EBUK Weapons Superiority Division Attn: HARRIS, CHARLES H JR CIV USAF E-mail: charles.harris.3@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions 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 the requirements of this effort.

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.