RFI NSN 4140011274674.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Teardown/Test and Evaluation and Repair of Axial Impeller Fan

52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes

As prescribed in 15.209(c):

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the 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: Teardown/ Test and Evaluation (TT&E) and Repair of the three different Axial Impeller Fans Models 1, 2, & 3.

CAUTION:

(a) The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise capabilities and experience to meet qualification requirements for TT&E/ Repair: three different Axial Impeller Fans Models 1, 2, & 3. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Repair Method Code (RMC) for this item is R3: Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

The Repair Method Suffix Code (RMSC) is D: If the data needed to complete contract repair is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the repair for a competitive solicitation.

The current qualified source is American Turbo Systems, Inc.:

American Turbo Systems Inc. (ATS) 4210 N. Sullinger Ave.

Tucson AZ 85705-2012

CAGE 0WE82

Small Disadvantaged Business

There are no funds currently to do reverse engineering.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the Axial Impeller Fan 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 the PCO.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for TT&E/Repair three different Axial Impeller Fans Models 1, 2, & 3 without having to reverse engineer this item. This organization does not have authorization to change the Engineering design of this item or repair new alternative system of the Axial Impeller Fan

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The requirement is a five-year TT&E/Repair contract, basic with four ordering periods. The quantities will be as follows:

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Basic: Eight Ordering Period I: Eight Ordering Period II: Eight Ordering Period III: Eight Ordering Period IV: Eight

Axial Impeller Fan

This acquisition is required in order to support military aircraft. The Axial Impeller Fan is an internal component of the A/M32C-10C (C-10C) Aircraft Ground Support Air Conditioner (A/C), NSN 4120-01-101-4704. The A/M32C-10C delivers continuous conditioned air for cooling or heating of aircraft equipment, cargo, or personnel during ground servicing and avionics checkout of F15, F16 or other aircraft during ground servicing and checkout.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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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:

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) 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).

Written responses or e-mails must be received no later than close of business 28Nov 2024.

Send your response to:

AFSC/PZAAC

Attn:, Marwa Fuller, Contracting Officer 235 Byron St Suite 19A Robins AFB GA 31098-1670

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Contracting Officer (CO).

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

3. Describe your company’s experience in manufacturing the Part Numbers/NSN listed above that make are part of Munition Lift Trailers.

4. 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.

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.

6. 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. 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.

C. Repair Questions

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing component (hardware) to solve maintenance and support problems in the repair environment with regard to the requirements of this effort.

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 diagnostics and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment 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 manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to repairing items.

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 the requirements of this effort.

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

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

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

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

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

1. NDI/T.

2. Destructive testing/inspection.

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.

PART III: Continuity of Operations

1. Does your company have an active Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) or equivalent in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event that causes facilities or operations to be disrupted?

1a. What mitigation strategies are in place for your company to resume operations and to prevent further disruptions?

1b. What customer notifications/reporting processes are in place to provide company operations status to customers?

2. Does your company have primary and secondary transportation modes to ship and track parts?

2a. Does your company have and maintain shipping export licenses for foreign shipment? If so, for which countries?

2b. How does your company manage traceability for shipments (foreign and domestic)?

2c. What procedures are in place in the event of a lost, damaged, and/or compromised asset?

3. What records management procedures are in place to ensure that the lifecycle knowledge of Government assets is not lost when key employees leave the company?

4. Is your company facing financial disruption?

5. Is your company facing impending merger, acquisition, and/or foreign investment?

6. Has your company ever experienced a disruption resulting in a threat to National Security?

PART IV: Foreign Influence

1. Describe any affiliations your company has with foreign countries, or companies owned by entities in foreign countries, at the company and sub-vendor levels. Are any of your sub-vendors or affiliates in countries barred from doing business with the United States (U.S.)? See link below for a list of countries/entities currently sanctioned from doing business with the U.S.

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information

1a. Describe any affiliations your company has with foreign nationals and/or blocked persons. See link below for a list of individuals currently sanctioned from doing business with the U.S.

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/specially-designated-nationals-and-blocked-persons-list-sdn-human-readable-lists"

2. If there is Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) of your company, what percentage of the company is owned by the foreign entity(ies)? Which foreign country(ies)/entity(ies) owns part or all of your company?

3. Are any of your company's primary functions performed in foreign countries? If so, is there an on-site Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representative?

3a. If functions are performed by an overseas vendor, what quality control, inspection processes, and export controls are in place?

4a. How does your company incorporate risk management into their procurement and supplier selection processes?

4b. How does your company handle supply chain disruptions and recovery processes in the face of unforeseen risks or emergencies?

PART V: Cybersecurity

1. Does your company have a policy/plan for preventing and mitigating risks associated with internal and external information systems security?

1a. Identify actions your company has taken to prevent unauthorized access to information systems (e.g. servers, data lakes, data warehouses etc.) and any results of doing so.

1b. Does your company have procedures to ensure server security in a cloud environment that utilizes Government information, if so is it in compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.239-7010?"

2. Has the company implemented cybersecurity requirements given in DFARS clause 252.204-

7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting"?

3. Does the company have a list of vendors providing commercial off the shelf (COTS) software to the company and for products and services offered to customers?

4. For products and services that contain software, what procedures are in place to securely upgrade software used by customers?

4a. What procedures does your company (or your vendors) follow to perform software vulnerability assessments and mitigate any identified risks?

5. Provide a brief description of the strategy your company uses to continuously monitor the effectiveness of security controls to detect cyber-attacks and defend against them to protect electronic information.

5a. What is the schedule to perform assessments (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, etc.)? Reference Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) 8510.01

6. Does your company evaluate the Cybersecurity practices of lower tier vendors before making a decision to buy from or subcontract to them?

7. Is your company current w/ Contractor Self-Assessment against Basic National Institute of Standard Technology (NIST) SP800-171 controls & is that reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)?

7a. Does your company have a plan-of-action to remediate deficiencies related to the Basic NIST SP800-171 controls?

8. Has your company employed protections that manage risk in the supply chain for components or subcomponent products and services (e.g., integrated circuits, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), printed circuit boards) when they are identifiable (to the supplier) as having a Department of Defense (DoD) end-use? Reference: DoDI 5200.44, para 4.c.(2)