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Sources Sought Synopsis AC/MC-130J Arkham SMP Production

USAF AFLCMC/WIU AC/MC-130J

CAUTION:

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis published by the United States Air Force (the Government or USAF). There is no solicitation available currently. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to conduct market research to determine whether there are businesses available capable of satisfying the requirements described herein, to determine competitive or set-aside potential, and to identify potential industry sources and solutions.

Requirement Description & Scope Arkham Special Mission Processor (SMP): The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, facilities, and experience to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver a total of 94 Arkham SMP Production Kits and 55 Spares. The Arkham SMP is a mission processor utilizing Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA) in support of AC/MC-130J system integration. The Arkham SMP is separated into two (2) major processing areas: Video Processing/General Processing and Safety Critical Processing. The Video Processing/General Processing is done on five (5) Intel based General Purpose Processor Modules. The Safety Critical Processing is done on two (2) ARM based Safety Critical Processor (SCP) modules. The network includes a red and an internal NextGen SMP gold (same classified level with different subnets), and two unclassified black for multiple levels of security. Safety Critical Processing is separated into Red/Gold and Black zones. The Arkham SMP must utilize LYNXOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux as the operating system. The acquisition strategy is for the contractor to provide kit production with a period of performance of seven (7) Years. The kit will include the following: Two (2) Arkham Units, two (2) External Data Storage (EDS) Devices, two (2) one (1) TB Delkin Solid State Drives (SSD), and other hardware required for aircraft installation. This will provide the AC/MC-130J mission with enhanced abilities for search and rescue in increased threat environments. Potential Sources must be capable of developing prototype hardware, software, and all associated technical data necessary to be able to produce and deliver the Arkham Production Kit and Spares. The Potential Source must be able to fully test and evaluate the function and performance of the Arkham Production Kit and Spares. The Potential Source must be capable of developing and providing the source data necessary to update AFTO’s and TDPs.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is an administrative decision by the Government that is solely within its discretion.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) ONLY.

The proposed acquisition strategy is a seven (7) year contract tentatively beginning in FY27 and continuing through FY34 depending on funding approval.

The Government has determined that this item is not a commercial item. There are no samples available for potential suppliers to evaluate. The Government anticipates this requirement to be sole source to:

DMAero, LLC Engineering Services CAGE Code: 6UBJ4 512 S Houston Lake RD Warner Robins, Georgia, 31088-6308, USA 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. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Statutory & Regulatory Notices 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

As prescribed in 15.209(c), insert the following provision:

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

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract based on 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 market research to overcome barriers to competition.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If, after reviewing this document you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting the 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.

2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

AC/MC-130J ARKHAM SMP PRODUCTION

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification to support the production AC/MC-130J Arkham SMP Production.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

AC/MC-130J Arkham SMP Production 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: 336413– 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)

· 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).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 19 October 2026. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

Daniel Young; Program Manager (PM), daniel.young.48@us.af.mil Samantha Kirk, PCO, samantha.kirk.1@us.af.mil Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe 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 capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals.

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

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

6. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific information.

A. Manufacturing Questions

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

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

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 regarding manufacturing items.

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