RFI_F-16_Hydrive.docx

Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire F-16 Hydraulic Drive (Hydrive) Unit Repair

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and repair of the F-16 Hydrive for use by the U.S. Air Force. If after reviewing the requirement, you desire to participate in the RFI, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. If you lack sufficient experience/capabilities 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.

NSN 1005- 01-061-8335, P/N is 217F429, and Repair Method Code (RMC) is R2.

Current source is ELBITAMERICA INC.

The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. The original equipment supplier for this item is General Dynamics-OTS, INC. (CAGE 05606), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. This item is controlled by a General Dynamics Source Control drawing. This item requires engineering source approval General Dynamics in order to maintain the configuration and quality of fielded 20mm F-16 HyDrive. Potential manufacturers are required to receive General Dynamic’s approval to be added to the Source Control drawing. Currently, Eaton’s proprietary design is the only approved F-16 HyDrive. Eaton manufactures the repair kits required for repair of the F-16 HyDrive.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet requirements for qualification and production of the M61A1 20MM Hydraulic Drive:

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four option years). The projected quantities will range from 1- 30 each during the basic year and Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) from 1-20 each for the four options. Quantities are subject to change.

The M61A1 20mm Hydraulic Drive (HyDrive) consists of a control valve and a motor. The control valve uses solenoid operated pilot valves to actuate the motor control spool which in turn regulates flow at both the inlet and outlet of the motor. This then provides the mechanical power to operate the 20mm Gatling gun on the F-16 aircraft. This item must operate without leakage of hydraulic fluid or anything that will cause insufficient pressure to drive the gun system to the required 6000 rounds per minute rate of fire. The HyDrive operates in an environment that experiences high vibration, temperature variations from sea level to high altitude, and very high acceleration “G” forces. Failure of the HyDrive will result in gun failure.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F-16 Hydraulic Drive Unit / NSN: 1005- 01-061-8335/ P/N: 217F429

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: 332994

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

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

Part II. Capability Survey Questions 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 items.

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 requirements of this effort.

a. 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.

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.

Written responses, no facsimiles please, must be received no later than close of business Monday, November 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. Please email your response or questions to:

AFLCMC/EBU Weapons Superiority Division Attn: WELLS, MELISSA E-mail: melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil

AND

AFLCMC/EBU Weapons Superiority Division Attn: HARRIS, CHARLES H JR CIV USAF E-mail: charles.harris.3@us.af.mil