RFI_C-130J TACAN Radio Control Set_FD20602600037_22 May 2025.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

C-130J TACAN, Radio Control Set

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the C-130J TACAN, Radio Control Set. The National Stock Number (NSN) and Part Number (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN Radio Control Set 5826-01-439-270 622-5147-00

CAUTION:

The TACAN, Radio Control Set has a Repair Method Code (RMC/RMSC) of “R3/R”. RMC Repair Method Code R4-Repair, for the first time, directly from the actual manufacturer. RMSC R: The government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of this part from additional sources.

It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the C-130J, TACAN Radio Control Set, is Rockwell Collins, INC. (CAGE:4V792)

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply.

The 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.

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.

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. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of identifying any additional potential repair sources capable of repairing these assets.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the Rockwell Collins Inc. repair requirements 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 Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Kiem Tarpley, Logistics Management Specialist, via email at kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the TACAN Radio Control Set applicable to the C-130J components listed below:

NOUN NSN P/N

Radio Control Set 5826-01-439-2708 622-5147-00

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic 1-year plus four 1-year ordering periods) and will continue through FY31. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ). The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support current combat search and rescue operations.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Item NSN PN Radio Control Set 5826-01-439-2708 622-5147-00

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

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• 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:

NOTE: For the proper NAICS code, consult with the Buyer/PCO

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)

Please include a statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Written responses, via e-mails, must be received no later than close of business __________.

Please e-mail your responses or questions relative to this RFI/market research to the Government Logistics Manager, Rebecca Erwin, at: kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

1. Is your company already a Government qualified repair source?

2. 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.

3. 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).

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4. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSN listed above.

5. What is your company’s current maximum repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair 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).

Repair Questions:

1. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters 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

2. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

3. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

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

5. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on-hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

6. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

1. 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.

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

8. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

Commerciality Questions:

1. Are 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 entities under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

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