RFI_EPCAT 26-30002.docx

Request for Information

AFLCMC/WNA

Automated Test Systems Division Robins AFB, GA

ENHANCED POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY TESTER (EPCAT) NSN 4920-01-515-8913

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the B-1B Enhanced Power Control Assembly Tester (EPCAT), NSN 4920-01-515-8913. The CLS includes supply chain management activities in the areas within spares management, spares procurement, repair and maintenance, failure reporting and analysis, and on-site and off-site technical support for the B-1B EPCAT. The purpose of this questionnaire/survey is to obtain information relative to an upcoming procurement for AFLCMC/WNA Automatic Test Set (ATS) Program Division at Robins AFB, GA.

Repair Method Suffix Code (RMSC)/Repair Method Code (RMC):

RMC R3 - Repair, for the second or subsequent 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. This code is used when the Government did not initially purchase the data and/or rights. If only one source has the rights or data to repair this item, RMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If two or more sources have the rights or data to repair this item, RMCs 1 or 2 are valid.

The Government does not own the data for these items. Currently, the only known sole source contractor for this effort is Teradyne, Inc. Teradyne, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and has proprietary rights to the technical data. Additionally, the Government has determined that this tester is a commercial item. There are no sample items available for review.

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 Request for Information (RFI) 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The below contain a description of the EPCAT CLS 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.)

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 permitted to participate in this market research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Ashley Wynn (ashley.wynn.1@us.af.mil) or Benjamin Wilton (benjamin.wilton@us.af.mil).

Enhanced Power Control Assembly Tester (EPCAT)

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the B-1B Enhanced Power Control Assembly Tester (EPCAT), NSN 4920-01-515-8913. The CLS is to maintain the EPCAT in operational status in back shop and depot maintenance facilities in support of the B-1B mission requirements. CLS services include Supply Chain Management (SCM) activities within the areas of spares management and procurement, repair and maintenance, failure reporting and analysis, obsolescence forecasting, and on-site and off-site technical support in support of six (6) stations located at Tinker AFB (OK), three (3) stations; Dyess AFB (TX), and two (2) stations; Ellsworth AFB (SD). The EPCAT is required to maintain the B-1B aircraft mission ready by testing and diagnosing faults in components, modules and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) of the Power Control Assembly systems. There is no commercial data is available for the repair, production and software sustainment of the EPCAT. Teradyne, Inc. is the OEM and has proprietary rights to the data.

The CLS strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four option years) beginning in March 2026 and continuing through FY31.

Figure 1. Enhanced Power Control Assembly Tester (EPCAT)

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Enhanced Power Control Assembly Tester (EPCAT)

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: 334515 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Electronic responses must be received no later than close of business 2 August 2024. Vendor’s email response to this RFI should be addressed to Ashley Wynn, ashley.wynn.1@us.af.mil and have in the subject line the RFI title.

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Ashley Wynn (ashley.wynn.1@us.af.mil) or Benjamin Wilton (benjamin.wilton@us.af.mil).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Referencing the attached draft PWS:

0. Does your company consider that the information in the document is clear and concise regarding the duties and responsibilities that the Government expects the contractor to perform? If not, please identify the information that is needed or that requires additional detail and/or clarification.

0. Did your company identify any areas in the PWS that presented unacceptable risks? If so, please provide detailed information.

1. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement and/or associated with support of test equipment or the EPCAT specifically. 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).

2. Would any technical/engineering data be required to execute the PWS requirements other than what is provided in this pre-solicitation activity? If so, please specify.

3. Does your company have experience with contractor logistics support services for an Automatic Test System (ATS) to include Supply Chain Management (SCM) activities within the areas of spares management, spares procurement, repair and maintenance, failure reporting and analysis, and obsolescence forecasting? If so, please provide detailed information.

4. What is the rough order of magnitude (ROM) of annual costs to execute the PWS requirements? This is for informational purposes only.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Do you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources? If so, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Does your company offer similar terms and conditions to both? Briefly describe any differences, if any.

2. How is the AN/USM 670A JSECST different from your commercial product(s)? How do you plan to modify existing commercial practices to meet our requirements and to what extent?

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