RFI LANTIRN FD20602101177.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

F15E AN/AAQ-13 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Antenna Polarizer

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the F-15E LANTIRN Antenna Polarizer. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN Antenna Polarizer 5985012566544 2901491-2

The Technical Data required to manufacture this item is owned by the Government and is anticipated to be available to potential vendors upon release of the formal Solicitation/Request for Proposal.

DISCLAIMER

This r e q u e s t f o r i n f o r m a t i o n 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 contains a description of the Antenna Polarizer procurement 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 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 Joshua Russell, Engineer, 478-918-6462 or via email Joshua.Russell.24@us.af.mil , Chetaun Smith, Program Manager via email Chetaun.Smith@us.af.mil and Russell McGaha, Contracting Officer, 478-222-8431 or via email russell.mcgaha@us.af.mil .

F15E AN/AAQ-13 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Antenna Polarizer

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the F-15E LANTIRN Antenna Polarizer. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN Antenna Polarizer 5985012566544 2901491-2

The Antenna Polarizer is a Shop Replaceable Unit (SRU) in the Antenna Gimbal, located in the Terrain Following Radar (TFR) of the LANTIRN Navigation Pod. Historically, the LANTIRN Navigation Pod has been used on the F-14, F-15, and F-16. Today, the item is military unique to the F-15E Strike Eagle. The LANTIRN system provides real-time, high-resolution, infrared imagery of the terrain through the TFR and forward-looking infrared (FLIR) symbology data that provides the aircraft the capability to do high-speed, low-altitude flight in day, night, or limited-visibility conditions.

The Antenna Polarizer must meet form, fit, function, and interface requirements as referenced in per T.O. 11F1-AAQ13-4. The Technical Data required to manufacture this item is owned by the Government and is anticipated to be available to potential vendors upon release of the formal Solicitation/Request for Proposal.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

F15E Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Antenna Polarizer

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:

NAICS Code 334511- Search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing

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) HUBZone 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).

Please email copies of your responses to Joshua Russell, Engineer, 478-918-6462 or via email Joshua.Russell.24@us.af.mil , Chetaun Smith, Program Manager, via email Chetaun.Smith@us.af.mil and Russell McGaha, Contracting Officer, 478-222-8431 or via email russell.mcgaha@us.af.mil .

Must be received no later than close of business November 19, 2021.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. 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 past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and agency/organization supported.

3. Describe your company’s experience regarding the F15E Low Altitude Navigation and

Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Antenna Polarizer.

4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

5. 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.

B. Manufacturing Questions:

1. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

2. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

C. Commerciality Questions:

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