RFI - DRAGON.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

E-3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON)

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to purchase the E-3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON). The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

NSN PART NUMBER CAGE NOUN

5821-01-661-5793 204-45211-8 81205 Radio Frequency Tuner

5826-01-661-5211 204-45211-5 81205 Signal Panel

5826-01-671-9797 204-45211-3 81205 Radio Set Control

5830-01-717-2840 899-3800-001 78711 Intercommunication Control

5841-01-717-4201 899-1380-001 78711 Intercommunication

5826-01-717-5972 69-37369-305 89954 Mode Select Control

5821-01-670-0751 822-1757-100/-110 0EFD0 Television Display Unit

5841-01-531-3216 822-1059-007 4V792 Radar Display Control

5841-01-576-3318 822-0615-305 4V792 Electronic Altimeter Set

5895-01-619-0503 822-1468-310 4V792 Communications Control

5985-01-459-8627 622-7309-101 4V792 Distance Measuring

5985-01-512-7697 622-5135-801 13499 Antenna Control

5985-01-581-2099 622-5137-601 4V792 Antenna

5862-01-717-5973 822-1739-690 13499 Radio Navigation Receiver

5841-01-685-3836 822-1710-422 0EFD0 Radar Receiver Transmitter

6610-01-717-8587 822-2954-002 4V792 Flight Dir Computer

5895-01-724-8002 822-1591-130 13499 Receiver Control

AFLCMC/HBSK upgraded the DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS from a four-person flight deck to a three-person flight deck by eliminating the navigator position and incorporating a modern Flight Management System Suite (FMSS) with robust architecture. Specifically, it consists of a modern flight management computer and large multifunction displays for flight and engine instruments.

Additionally, DRAGON includes safety features such as a flight guidance system, weather radar system, terrain awareness and warning system, wind shear detection and warning system, new and supplemental upgrades to navigation and surveillance equipment, an engine indication and crew alerting system.

The technical data required to organically repair or compete the repair is not owned by the Government, and is uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer the item. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

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 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 E-3 DRAGON 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 Michelle Allen, Program Manager, email Michelle.Allen.2@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 provide depot-level test and repair of the E-3 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON). The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

NSN PART NUMBER CAGE NOUN

5821-01-661-5793 204-45211-8 81205 Radio Frequency Tuner

5826-01-661-5211 204-45211-5 81205 Signal Panel

5826-01-671-9797 204-45211-3 81205 Radio Set Control

5830-01-717-2840 899-3800-001 78711 Intercommunication Control

5841-01-717-4201 899-1380-001 78711 Intercommunication

5826-01-717-5972 69-37369-305 89954 Mode Select Control

5821-01-670-0751 822-1757-100/-110 0EFD0 Television Display Unit

5841-01-531-3216 822-1059-007 4V792 Radar Display Control

5841-01-576-3318 822-0615-305 4V792 Electronic Altimeter Set

5895-01-619-0503 822-1468-310 4V792 Communications Control

5985-01-459-8627 622-7309-101 4V792 Distance Measuring

5985-01-512-7697 622-5135-801 13499 Antenna Control

5985-01-581-2099 622-5137-601 4V792 Antenna

5862-01-717-5973 822-1739-690 13499 Radio Navigation Receiver

5841-01-685-3836 822-1710-422 0EFD0 Radar Receiver Transmitter

6610-01-717-8587 822-2954-002 4V792 Flight Dir Computer

5895-01-724-8002 822-1591-130 13499 Receiver Control

AFLCMC/HBSK upgraded the DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS from a four-person flight deck to a three-person flight deck by eliminating the navigator position and incorporating a modern Flight Management System Suite (FMSS) with robust architecture. Specifically, it consists of a modern flight management computer and large multifunction displays for flight and engine instruments.

Additionally, DRAGON includes safety features such as a flight guidance system, weather radar system, terrain awareness and warning system, wind shear detection and warning system, new and supplemental upgrades to navigation and surveillance equipment, an engine indication and crew alerting system.

Performance requirements for this effort include: depot level repair services to include evaluation, fault isolation, inspection, testing, repair, and packaging. The Contractor must maintain and track inventory of Government furnished assets being repaired through timely updates to CAV-AF.

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to compete the repair of this part. It has been determined to be uneconomical to reverse engineer the DRAGON in order to obtain the repair data.

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:

NAICS Code 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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).

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 30 April 2025. Please email your response to michelle.allen.2@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Michelle Allen, Program Manager, email michelle.allen.2@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. Does your company have the repair data necessary to perform repair of the DRAGON?

a. If yes, are there any NSNs listed above that you do not have the capability to repair, and which NSNs?

3. If your company does not have the necessary repair data to repair these items, how will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

4. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the E-3 DRAGON.

B. Repair Questions:

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

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?