RFI ASQ-204 final.pdf

PR#: FD2060-21-31038; RFI/SS FA8509-21-ASQ204

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

Robins Air Force Base Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/WIU Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR)

CAUTION:

This Request for Information/Sources Sought is published for Market Research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to engineer non-standard repair, overcoming obsolete out of production replacement parts, of the MC-130H Combat Talon II (CTII) ASQ- 204 Control and Display System (CDS) depot test stations. The stations’ grouping comprises: HH60D Product Test System (PTS) Test Set, the HH60 Display Electronic Unit (DEU) Systems Test Set, and the HH60D/CTII Video Display Unit (VDU) Test Set fixtures. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is also uneconomical to reverse engineer the stations.

The government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to repair these test stations.

The ASQ-204 CDS test sets are used to operationally test and certify any component replacement or repair action of the ASQ-204 CDS. The ASQ-204 CDS consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).

Noun NSN Part Number Control Display Computer (Digital Data Storage) 5895-01-600-4229 200224168-40 Keyboard Unit 5895-01-176-2205 8500202-904 Video Display Unit 5895-01-176-2203 8501101-925 Signal Data Converter (SDC) 1, 2 5859-01-176-2185 8500198-925

SCD 3 5859-01-176-2186 8500200-925

SDC 4 5859-01-176-2184 8500201-926

SDC 5,6 5859-01-177-5039 8502592-919

The Government has determined that this system is not a commercial item.

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.

Engineering services include engineering, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, hardware maintenance, software maintenance and modification, technical support, sourcing and procuring parts for repair and overhaul of the depot test equipment, and engineer repair solutions that are non-standard utilizing replacement parts that may not conform to the original manufacturing specification of the depot test equipment. This activity is required to support MC-130H-unique depot test stations located at the Honeywell Phoenix Service Center used to repair and certify serviceability of the MC-130H Combat Talon II ASQ-204 CDS. The goal is to sustain the depot test stations in order to maintain repair capability for the ASQ-204 CDS until aircraft retirement currently estimated in 2024. The contractor shall provide timely support (by the most economical means) to resolve issues with the test stations to allow aircraft(s) to return to mission capability expeditiously. To be proactive, the contractor shall analyze failure data on a quarterly basis to identify current failure trends so they can be addressed early in order to keep the test stations in a functioning state for the war fighter.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the ASQ-204 CDS:

Honeywell Aerospace 21111 N 19th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 Cage: 07187

This acquisition is restricted to the following source: Honeywell (CAGE: 07187). The supplies and services are available from only one (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. Interested persons may identify their interest and capabilities. All potential offerors should contact the Buyer/PCO identified below for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition.

Technical POC / Logistics Management Specialist:

Bernard “Tim” Coley SOF/PR and Rotary Program Office

AFLCMC/WIU

DSN: 472-2860

COMM: 222-2860

Bernard.coley@us.af.mil

Contract Specialist: Macie Dyke, AFLCMC/WIUKA Email: macie.dyke@us.af.mil

PCO: Jeffery Pruitt, AFLCMC/WIUKA Email: jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil

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.

52.215-3 – Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes

As prescribed in 15.209(c), insert the following provision:

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of 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 market research in an attempt to overcome barriers to competition.

(End of Provision) mailto:Bernard.coley@us.af.mil mailto:macie.dyke@us.af.mil mailto:jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the ASQ-204 CDS requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

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.).

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Request for Information.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the below.

Technical POC / Logistics Management Specialist:

Bernard “Tim” Coley SOF/PR and Rotary Program Office

AFLCMC/WIU

DSN: 472-2860

COMM: 222-2860

Bernard.coley@us.af.mil

Contract Specialist: Macie Dyke, AFLCMC/WIUKA Email: macie.dyke@us.af.mil

PCO: Jeffery Pruitt, AFLCMC/WIUKA Email: jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to engineer non-standard repair, overcoming obsolete out of production replacement parts, of the MC-130H Combat Talon II ASQ-204 CDS, which is made up of the Test Stations listed in the table below.

Noun NSN Part Number mailto:Bernard.coley@us.af.mil mailto:jeffery.pruitt.1@us.af.mil

HH60D PTS Test Set Not Stock Listed T338406(J)

HH60 DEU/Systems Test Set Not Stock Listed T338299 HH60D (CTII) VDU Test Set Fixture Not Stock Listed T338287(E)

This requirement is for engineering support to sustain the depot test stations. The contract strategy is to award a three year firm fixed price contract, 12-month basic and two 12-month option periods. This will be a level of effort consisting mainly of engineering support with incidental supplies.

The Government’s needs for sustaining engineering services are required in order to support current combat aircraft operations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft have a requirement for sustaining engineering for the ASQ-204 CDS. The ASQ-204 CDS is currently manufactured and overhauled to specifications by Honeywell Aerospace, the OEM. This system has special characteristics, which if not conforming to the original design, could cause failure of the system. Failure of the ASQ-204 CDS would impede SOF Combat Crews from the ability to perform their mission thus the possibility of grave danger and/or capture by opposing combat forces.

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: 336413

Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (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 30 days after posting of RFI. 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 all of the following:

Technical POC / Logistics Management Specialist:

Bernard “Tim” Coley SOF/PR and Rotary Program Office

AFLCMC/WIU

DSN: 472-2860

COMM: 222-2860

Bernard.coley@us.af.mil

Contract Specialist: Macie Dyke, AFLCMC/WIUKA Email: macie.dyke@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Contract Specialist: Macie Dyke mailto:Bernard.coley@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 experience in developing the Part Number and associated equipment listed above that make up the ASQ-204 CDS.

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing, and storing classified material and data.

5. 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.

6. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement as other users are being held to the same timeline? 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.

7. 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).

8. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

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 ASQ-204 CDS.

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

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

i. State the type of test procedures that 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 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 the

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.

Part I. Business Information