RFI-AFRL-RQKPA-2016-0001.pdf

Research and Development Sources Sought Synopsis/Notice of Contracting Action

RFI-AFRL-RQKPA-2016-0001

Title: Next Generation Thermal, Power, and Controls (NGT-PAC)

Announcement Type: Sources Sought Synopsis/Notice of Contracting Action (NOCA)

Classification Code: A (R&D) NAICS Code: 541712, Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, & Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), with the exception Aircraft Parts, & Auxiliary Equipment, & Aircraft Engine Parts

Technical POC:

MaryKate Yost, Project Manager, AFRL/RQQ, (937)255-4889, marykate.yost.1@us.af.mil, Bldg 18D, 1950 Fifth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7251 Jacob Hinchman, Project Engineer, AFRL/RQQI, (937)255-4171, jacob.hinchman.2@us.af.mil, Bldg 18D, 1950 Fifth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7251

Contracting POC:

Pam Bickel, Contract Negotiator, AFRL/RQKPA, (937) 713-9953, pamela.bickel@us.af.mil, 2130 Eighth Street, Building 45, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541 Nevin McCormick, Contracting Officer, AFRL/RQKPA, (937) 713-9948, nevin.mccormick@us.af.mil, 2130 Eighth Street, Building 45, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7541

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This announcement serves two purposes: 1) This is a Sources Sought Notice for the purpose of conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet Air Force needs as identified below, and 2) this is a Notice of Contracting Action for an anticipated upcoming program.

Background:

In order to better optimize future aircraft, it will be necessary to analyze and evaluate all aspects of the aircraft as an integrated system from conceptual design through prototype demonstration. Desired system capabilities exceed what can be provided by superposition of individual mission subsystems into an air platform and engine(s) designed purely for individual component performance. Technologies for power, thermal, and control must be developed as part of the integrated air platform and engine system. This ability for continued refinement through-out the aircraft design cycle, from system concepts into detailed design validation to demonstration and test, will allow development of a more capable and efficient aircraft.

mailto:marykate.yost.1@us.af.mil mailto:jacob.hinchman.2@us.af.mil mailto:pamela.bickel@us.af.mil mailto:nevin.mccormick@us.af.mil

Airframer Objective:

The objective on NGT-PAC is to conduct research to study, develop, demonstrate, integrate and transition power, thermal and controls technologies coupled with vehicle propulsion. Advances in these technologies will allow the development of the next generation of UAVs and manned aircraft. The goal of this effort will be to conduct basic, applied, and advanced development research on UAVs, Air Dominance, ISR, hypersonic and mobility platforms.

Offerers will be required to examine the aircraft impacts of integrating a high power laser into an existing fighter or bomber aircraft. The best scientific and technological solution is required for this acquisition.

Engine Objective:

The objective of NGT-PAC is to conduct research to study, develop, demonstrate, integrate and transition power, thermal, and control technologies for air platforms that take advantage of capabilities offered by, and minimize the limitations of, existing and future engine technologies. Advances in these technologies will allow the development of the next generation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned aircraft to be fielded. The goal of this effort will be to conduct basic, applied, and advanced development research and demonstration on UAVS, Air Dominance, ISR, hypersonic, and mobility platforms. Offerers will be required to examine how dual spool power extraction (DSPE) would be retrofitted into a current fighter or bomber engine. The best scientific and technological solution is required for this acquisition.

Interested parties are invited to submit a Statement of Capabilities (SOC), not to exceed 7 pages, reflecting their interest and capability in meeting the above requirements. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration as outlined above and on each of the following qualifications:

(1) Experience – provide an outline of relevant projects, specific work previously performed, or any in-house research and development effort or similar type work that is currently being performed. Also provide any Government contracts in this type of effort and whether work was performed as a prime contractor or a subcontractor.

(2) Capability – provide a description of capabilities within the area of this type of effort.

(3) Personnel – provide professional qualifications and specific experience of scientists, engineers, and technical personnel (i.e., principal investigator, project officer) who may be assigned to perform in the technical areas under consideration. Provide hiring and training practices.

(4) Facilities & Equipment – provide availability and description of special facilities and equipment required to perform in the technical areas under consideration.

(5) Other – provide any other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.

Please take note of an upcoming industry day related to this topic: Energy Optimized Aircraft (EOA) 17 - 18 May 2016 at the Hope Hotel. POC: MaryKate Yost, Project Manager, AFRL/RQQ, (937)255-4889, marykate.yost.1@us.af.mil, Bldg 18D, 1950 Fifth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7251

Security Classification of the program is anticipated to be at the unclassified level. Information involved in this program may be subject to Export Control (International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-131, or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 710-774).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this program is 541712, Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, & Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), with the Aircraft Parts, & Auxiliary Equipment, & Aircraft Engine Parts exception, size standard of 1,500 employees.

mailto:marykate.yost.1@us.af.mil

Please include the following with your response: name and address of firm, point of contact with telephone number and email address, business size (i.e., large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), woman-owned, economically disadvantaged woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, HBCU/MI – historically black colleges and universities/minority institutions).

Statements of Capabilities are due electronically to the Air Force no later than 2 March 2016, 3:00 PM EST, and shall be forwarded to the following email addresses:

Pamela.bickel@us.af.mil Nevin.mccormick@us.af.mil

Submittals must be followed up with a phone call to Pam Bickel, (937) 713-9953 to verify receipt.

Address contractual questions to Pam Bickel, Contract Negotiator, (937) 713-9953, pamela.bickel@us.af.mil, or Nevin McCormick, Contracting Officer, (937) 713-9948, nevin.mccormick@us.af.mil. Address technical questions to MaryKate Yost, Project Manager, (937)255- 4889 or Jake Hinchman, Program Engineer, (937) 255-7251.

This Announcement is not a Solicitation. This is a Sources Sought notice and Notice of Contract Action.

The Sources Sought notice is for planning purposes only. This Sources Sought notice is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements.

Response to this notice is strictly voluntary. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.

No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

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