RFI Control Column Stick Shaker Motor.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Contract Repair of the C-5 Pilot/Co-Pilot Control Column Stick Shaker Motor

409 SCMS/GUMAB

Supply Chain Management Squadron

Air Force Sustainment Center Robins AFB, GA

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-5 Pilot and Co-Pilot Control Column Stick Shaker Motor.

The RMC/ RMSC code for Control Column Shaker Motor is R1/C. The technical data required to repair or compete the repair is owned by the Government. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. Additionally, there is special tooling required.

Noun NSN P/N C-5 Control Column Shaker Motor 1680004358801 218-1B

The Government does own and has access to the repair data for this item. 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. 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.

FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal:

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of 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: informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker 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.)

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 following:

a. Program Manager: Trent Miller (trent.miller.4@us.af.mil) 478-273-0264

b. Engineer: Andrew Hyatt (andrew.hyatt.9@us.af.mil) 478-217-8102 mailto:trent.miller.4@us.af.mil mailto:andrew.hyatt.9@us.af.mil

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Contract Repair of the C-5 Pilot/Co-Pilot Control Column Stick Shaker Motor

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide depot-level test and repair of the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker Motor listed below. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Noun NSN P/N Qty Control Column Stick Shaker 1680004358801 218-1B 8

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a one-time repair contract.

The projected quantities, referenced above, will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ).

The service shall include providing obsolete parts resolution along with the necessary engineering to investigate Deficiency Reports and Material Improvement Projects (MIPs).

Thomas Instruments is the only source of known repair for this system.

The Function of the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker

The C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker is an integral part of warning the flight crew of a stall condition. In the aircraft, when the shaker motor is energized by the aircraft Stallimiter System, the motor rotates an unbalanced internal mass through speed reduction gearing. The angular motion of the shaker housing, in reaction to the rotating unbalanced mass, is translated into a linear, reciprocal movement of the aircraft flight control column, alerting the flight crew to the imminence of stall.

C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker repair requires strict control of processes to ensure adherence to quality control and testing requirements. Special tooling is required for the repair capability, and special equipment is required for testing of the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker once repaired. Consistent repair processes are needed to ensure that the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker is repaired and will be operable in the event of a critical, in-flight emergency.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker Motor

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:

NAICS Code 811210

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 must be received no later than close of business 31 May 2024.

Please email copies of your response to:

Trent Miller Logistics Management Specialist

409 SCMS/GUMAB

trent.miller.4@us.af.mil

Andrew Hyatt Mechanical Engineer

AFLCMC/WLSEAB

andrew.hyatt.9@us.af.mil

Lyntasia Harris Contracting Specialist Lyntasia.harris@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Trent Miller, Logistics Management Specialist , 478-273-0264 or via email at trent.miller.4@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, and agency/organization supported.

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the C-5 Control Column Stick Shaker.

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

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.

B. Repair Questions:

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1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Continuity of Operations and Cybersecurity

1. Does your company have an active Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) or equivalent in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event that causes facilities or operations to be disrupted?

2. What mitigation strategies are in place for your company to resume operations and to prevent further disruptions?

3. Is your company facing financial disruption, impending merger, acquisition and/or foreign investment?

4. If there is Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) of your company, what percentage of the company is owned by the foreign entity(ies)? Which foreign country(ies)/entity(ies) owns part or all of your company?

5. Does your company have a policy/plan for preventing and mitigating risks associated with internal and external information systems security?

6. Has your company implemented cybersecurity requirements given in DFARS clause 252.204-7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting"?