Sources Sought Summary FD2060-25-30698 HC130J Link 16 Permanency V2.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FD2060-25-30698

HC-130J Link 16 Permanency

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the skill, resources, and capabilities to deliver Interim Contractor Support for HC-130J Link 16, Fenix Software Sustainment, and a full transition from the existing temporary installation to a permanent solution. This will include the delivery of a final Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO), Ground Maintenance Technical Orders (TO), Flight Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB), and complete Technical Data Package (TDP) for the integrated Link 16 system for the HC-130J Combat King II. Additionally, an update to all existing Situational Awareness Communications Upgrade (SACU) TOs affected by the installation of Fenix. The contractor is expected to satisfy all requirements with minimal assistance from the Government.

The original design of the end item and parts thereof, or the design functional capabilities of the end item, will not be changed, modified or altered unless such changes (Class I design changes affecting form, fit, function, or safety) are concurred with by the Government Program Office and authorized in writing by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

The 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.

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.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3, this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quotations or Proposals. No solicitation document exists, and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government in response to this RFI. The Government will not be liable for payment of any response preparation expenses, nor does the Government intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this posting.

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. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or completion sensitive information contained in their response.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the HC-130J Link 16 Permanency Requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

a. See attached draft Order Description

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.)

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 following:

• Philip E. Earthly (Contracting Officer): philip.earthly.1@us.af.mil

• Vanessa Rajnish (Contracting Specialist): vanessa.rajnish@us.af.mil

• Samantha Kirk (Contracting Specialist): samantha.kirk.1@us.af.mil mailto:philip.earthly.1@us.af.mil mailto:vanessa.rajnish@us.af.mil mailto:samantha.kirk.1@us.af.mil

HC-130J Link 16 Permanency

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet requirements to transition the existing temporary HC-130J Link 16 to a permanent solution. In so doing, the contractor shall produce a complete technical data package for the HC-130J Link 16 interim modification. This will result in a complete set of Link 16 ground maintenance, fault analysis, corrective actions, illustrated parts breakdown manuals, and flight manuals for the HC-130J platform. Additionally, the contractor shall provide updates to the Situational Awareness Communication Upgrade (SACU) system technical order library as changed by the incorporation of Fenix software. Finally, the Contractor shall provide interim contractor support for Link 16 to include software sustainment as required by the order description. Communication Data for the aircraft communication system is articulated through the Fenix software suite and displayed on the aircraft Situational Awareness Communication Upgrade (SACU) laptops. The software suite is developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX) and is comprised of a mixture of both proprietary and government owned software applications as listed below:

• Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Tactical Radio Application Extension (TRAX®)

• United States Government (USG) Windows Tactical Assault Kit (WinTAK)

• SNC TRAX® WinTAK Plugin

• SNC Radio Controller

• National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Display of Correlated Threats (DisCorT)

• Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Improved Many on Many (IMOM)

Ultimately this effort will benefit the United States Government by providing instructions and authorizations for enlisted aircraft maintenance technicians to sustain the system.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

HC-130J Combat King II Link 16 Permanency

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Based on Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes/No)

• Woman Owned (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)

• Provide a statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Response to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business on 9 May 25. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable.

Questions and responses relative to this market research should be addressed to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist listed below:

Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Philip E. Earthly (Contracting Officer): philip.earthly.1@us.af.mil

• Vanessa Rajnish (Contracting Specialist): vanessa.rajnish@us.af.mil

• Samantha Kirk (Contracting Specialist): samantha.kirk.1@us.af.mil

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 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).

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3. Describe your company’s experience in developing Technical Data Packages and Technical Orders for the United States Air Force.

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

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 capacity per month for this requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

7. 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 AS 9100 (or equivalent).

B. Engineering Services Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience regarding the requirements of this effort.

2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services provided

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

5. Describe your organizations capability with using Fenix software as designed for the HC-130J Situational Awareness Upgrade (SACU) system.

6. Describe how your team will address fault analysis and resolution of Link 16 errors.

7. Describe how your team will sustain the Fenix software suite and ensure proper testing is completed prior to releasing for fleet-wide updates.