RFI FD2060-26-00017.pdf

Request for Information PACS-46 NSN: 1270-01-550-2010FX Repair Follow-On

CAUTION:

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 Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46), PN 12241-46, NSN: 1270-01-550-2010FX. 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 us non-commercial, however the services to be provided are deemed commercial.

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.

Collins Aerospace is Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), developer and producer of the PACS-46, which was developed specifically for the F-15’s mission and operational requirements. Collins Aerospace is the sole source contractor for this effort and owns all data and data rights for the PACS-46. The PACS-46 is expected to remain on the F-15 fleet for its remaining life cycle, currently scheduled for 2045.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the PACS-46 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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager.

Program Manager: Lynzee White, lynzee.white@us.af.mil

Request for Information

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification requirements to repair the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46), PN 12241-46, NSN: 1270-01-550-2010FX.

This service is to provide all the necessary parts and labor to repair the PACS-46. This will include providing obsolete parts resolution along with the necessary engineering support to investigate Deficiency Reports and Material Improvement Projects (MIPS).

The AFSC Contracting Office intends to award a single sole source contract effort (basic plus 4 ordering periods). Interested parties include Collins Aerospace for the repair of the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46), PN 12241-46, 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.

The Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) on the F-15E.

The Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46) system is a military-unique item that must exact form, fit, function and interface requirements for effective F-15 mission accomplishment, in accordance with T.O 1F-15E-4-4. At this time, Collins Aerospace retains all data rights, manufacturing knowledge, and technical data.

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 7 December 2024. 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: Phillip Russell, phillip.russell.9@us.af.mil AFSC Buyer: Lauren Mitchel, lauren.mitchell.6@us.af.mil AFSC Program Manager: Lynzee White, lynzee.white@us.af.mil

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: 811210

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).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe 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, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the Programmable Armament Control System 46 (PACS-46).

4. 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.

5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).

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 capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters 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 depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair, or maintenance procedures.

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 this effort.

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

9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

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

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

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.