RFI FD2060-23-00750.pdf

Request for Information PACS-46 NSN: 1270-01-550-2010FX Obsolescence/Trade Study

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification requirements to conduct an obsolescence/trade study on the Programmable Armament Control System (PACS- 46), part number 12241-46, National Stock Number (NSN) 1270-01-550-2010FX and provide the Government a way forward with a Form, Fit, Function, and Interface (F3I) replacement of the F- 15E PACS-46.The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for this item. 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.

Hamilton Sundstrand is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), developer, and producer of the PACS-46 which was developed specifically for the F-15E's mission and operation requirements. Hamilton Sundstrand is the sole source contactor for this effort and owns all data and data rights for the PACS-46.

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.

This request for information is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

Request for Information

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification requirements to conduct an obsolescence/trade study on the Programmable Armament Control System (PACS- 46), part number 12241-46, National Stock Number (NSN) 1270-01-550-2010FX and provide the Government a way forward with a Form, Fit, Function, and Interface (F3I) replacement of the F-

15E PACS-46.

The contractor shall deliver an Obsolescence Study in the form of a Whitepaper that will identify the level of effort for a F3I replacement of the F-15E PACS-46, NSN 1270-01-550-2010. The Obsolescence Study shall address piece part modernization and part availability that is fully compatible to the specifications of the current NSN. The Whitepaper shall outline the technical design of the replacement, discuss the Obsolescence Study, detail how the contractor shall address the obsolete components' issues/risks, the steps they'll take to mitigate these issues/risks in the future F3I replacement effort, and provide an official quote. The F3I replacement shall be verified capable of meeting Airworthiness and Nuclear Certification requirements of the current NSN. The subassemblies of the new design shall be compatible with the legacy F-15E PACS-46 configuration currently in use. These redesigned subassemblies shall be used to repair the legacy F-15E PACS-46 configurations. The official quote for the F3I F- 15E PACS-46 Replacement shall include a breakdown of cost elements that includes but is not limited to: Engineering Support, Prototype Fabrication, Technical Data, Testing, Develop & Design Prototype, & Travel along with the expected Period of Performance.

The AFSC Contracting Office intends to award a single sole source contract effort. Interested parties include Hamilton Sundstrand (now Collins Aerospace) for an obsolescence study on the Programmable Armament Control System (PACS-46), part number 12241-46, National Stock Number (NSN) 1270-01-550-2010FX in support of the F-15E model aircraft. The PACS-46 is expected to remain on the F-15E fleet for its remaining life cycle, currently scheduled for 2045.

Programmable Armament Control System (PACS-46), part number 12241-46, National Stock Number (NSN) 1270-01-550-2010FX controls the weapons that are used on the F-15E aircraft.

The PACS-46 CP replaced the PACS-45 through hardware and software modification of these assets. The PACS-46 is made up of two parts: Converter Programmer P/N 11241-46, and the Electronic Sequencing Unit P/N 11283-35. The converter programmer controls the logic for fail-safe monitoring, arming, releasing, and jettisoning of all air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons and stores on the F15E.

The PACS-46 system is a military-unique item that must conform to the OEM engineering drawings (11241-46) and the requirements called out in the Performance Specification (HS15447) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP11283-35). The procurement specification contains extremely stringent design requirements and must meet exact form, fit, function and interface requirements for effective F-15 mission accomplishment. The item drawings were created by Hamilton Sundstrand, and these drawings are source controlled. At this time, Hamilton Sundstrand retains all data rights, manufacturing knowledge, and technical data.

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.

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:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code: 336413

Based on the Government proposed 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

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

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 25 May 2023. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall.

Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

AFSC PCO Tomieka Johnson, tomieka.johnson@us.af.mil, BUYER Lisa A. Barkley, lisa.barkley.2@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Taylor Huff, Program Manager, via email at Taylor Huff, taylor.huff@us.af.mil mailto:tomieka.johnson@us.af.mil mailto:lisa.barkley.2@us.af.mil mailto:taylor.huff@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

Engineering Services Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided

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