RFI LANTIRN PMCFBMAY01.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Relay Assembly

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 LANTIRN ATE Relay Assembly. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN Relay Assembly 5945012933309KV 717720724-009

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 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 contains a description of the Relay Assembly 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 Akorteh Addy, Engineer, via emailAkorteh.Addy@us.af.mil , Haley Williams, Program Manager via email Haley.Williams.5@us.af.mil and April Walls, Contracting Officer via email April.Walls@us.af.mil.

Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Relay Assembly

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 LANTIRN ATE Relay Assembly. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

Item NSN PN Relay Assembly 5945012933309KV 717720724-009

The Relay Assembly allows digital circuits and digital micro-controllers to switch high-powered devices on and off to protect the electrical system and to minimize damage to the equipment, which is located in the Power Supply Test Station AN/AAM-80 which supports the repair of the F15E 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 Relay Assembly must meet form, fit, function, and interface requirements as referenced in per T.O. 33D7-6-261-4. 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

Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Relay Assembly

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 Akorteh Addy, Engineer, via email Akorteh.Addy@us.af.mil , Haley Williams, Program Manager, via email Haley.Williams.5@us.af.mil and April Walls, Contracting Officer, via email april.walls@us.af.mil.

Must be received no later than close of business 7 June 2024.

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 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Relay Assembly.

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.