RFI FD2060-26-00093 Life Raft.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for the Repair of the LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft, Inflatable

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair LRU-33/A 20 Person Life Raft, Inflatable, NSN 4220-01-505-8727SO, P/N 65260-103 of which is applicable to the repair of the AC/HC/ and MC-130J aircraft. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft, Inflatable has a Repair Method Code/ Repair Method Suffix Code is RMC R3/P. Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. The rights to use the data needed for contract repair of this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineering in this part. This code is used in situations where the Government has the data but does not own the rights to the data.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and current source of repair are identified below:

Headquarters Address

NAICS Code: 336612 Air Cruisers Company, LLC, dba Safran 1747 State Route 34 Wall Township, NJ, 07727 Cage Code: 70167 Large Business

Air Cruisers Company LLC, Maintenance Repair 4575 Dix Drive Liberty, MS 39645 Cage Code: 46RK2

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/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.

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in sub-section 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It should not be used as a proposal.

This Request for Information is issued to identify any additional potential repair sources capable of repairing these assets.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the LRU/33/A 20 Person Life Raft 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 to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

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 the Government Logistic Manager, Eric Colvin (478) 222-0876 or at e-mail;

mailto:Eric.Colvin.1@us.af.mil

NOUN NSN PN BEQ RMC/RMSC

LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft

4220-01-

505-8727SO

65260-

14 R3/P

LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft

4220-01-

505-8727SO

65260-

8 R3/P

LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft

4220-01-

505-8727SO

65260-

8 R3/P

LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft

4220-01-

505-8727SO

65260-

8 R3/P

LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft

4220-01-

505-8727SO

65260-

8 R3/ P

Five Year with a Basic and four each year with ordering periods. Repair total for five years is 46 to be repaired.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the LRU/33A 20 Person Life Rafts, Inflatable, 4220-01-505-8727SO, PN 65260-103, which is applicable to the AC/HC/MC- 130J aircraft.

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year basic contract with four one-year ordering periods. The projected Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) annually are identified above, which is quantity of 14 the basic year, and a quantity of 8 for each four ordering Periods. Which will be a total estimate of 46 Rafts. This may increase due to new aircrafts fielding.

The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support current combat aircraft operations. The AC/HC/MC 130J aircrafts have a requirement for depot level repair of the LRU 33/A 20 Person Life Raft applicable to the repair of the MC 130J aircrafts. The rafts are manufactured/repaired by Air Cruisers, LLC, dba Safran (OEM) specifications. This raft has a special characteristic, which fits under the wing well of each of Special Operations aircraft. If this failure occurs, Special Operation Forces (SOF) Combat Crew will not be able to perform their mission utilizing the LRU/33A 20 Person Life Raft. This could potentially result in loss of life and/ or equipment.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part 1. 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:

811213

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)

• HUB Zone 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, via e-mails, must be received no later than close of business 16 October 2025.

Please e-mail your response to mailto:Eric.Colvin.1@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Government Logistic Manager, Eric Colvin (478) 222-0876 or at e-mail; mailto:Eric.colvin.1@us.af.mil

Part 2. Capability Survey Questions

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. Describe your company's 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 NSNs/Part Number listed above.

4. Do you have experience in generating, handling, and processing stored classified materials or data? Y/N

5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

6. What is your company’s current maximum repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair capacity in the event of an immediate need to procure critical operational mission requirements.

a. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program, i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 9015, AS9100, or equivalent or provide a detailed quality plan implementing ISO 9001, ISO 9015, AS9100 or equivalent.

Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying 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.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repairing the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military aircraft by providing the following information mailto:Eric.colvin.1@us.af.mil 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 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. How do your organization identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

7. Discuss your process for addressing any form, fit, 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.

1. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

i. State the type of test procedures anticipated for this effort.

ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.

1. Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing.

2. Destructive Inspection/Testing.

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

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.

Commerciality Questions:

1. Is 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. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.