SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS block 45.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Air Force Life Cycle Management / Weapon Systems Logistics and Transformation (AFLCMC/WLT) Depot Activation Partnership For C/KC-135 Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) BLOCK 45 LRUS/SRUS

NAICS: 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Non-response does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

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 fulfil that portion of the requirement (i.e. teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

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

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Mr. Russell Watson, AFLCMC/WLTK, russell.watson.5@us.af.mil.

Contractors responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis shall submit the following information electronically no later than 5PM CDT, 04 Aug 2025.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

This Sources Sought Synopsis is being conducted by the United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) KC-135 Legacy Aircraft Tankers Division to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for potential partners to depot activate the Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Block 45 Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). The primary place of performance for repair work will be determined based on the specific items activated and may include the contractor’s facility, WR-ALC, and/or OC-ALC. The government will provide the Versatile Depot Automatic Test System (VDATS) for use in the repair process. This partnership aims to establish an efficient and cost-effective depot-level repair capability, with the government performing a minimum of 60% of repairs in-house and the partner performing up to 40%.

THE PARTNERSHIP WILL INCLUDE:

Technical Data Package (TDP): Provision of complete and accurate TDPs for the designated LRUs/SRUs, including comprehensive and detailed repair procedures, schematics, design documentation, software, testing procedures, maintenance manuals compliant with MIL-STD-304B (Preparation of Aircraft Maintenance Technical Orders), and firmware/software documentation. These TDPs must provide the government with all the information and data necessary to independently perform depot-level repair and maintenance tasks in accordance with the required Level of Repair (LOR). TDPs should adhere to relevant military standards and specifications, such as MIL-DTL-87269 (Digital Engineering Data Dictionary) for data dictionaries, MIL-STD-100 (Engineering Drawing Practices) for drawings, and MIL-PRF-28800 (Test Equipment for Use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment) for test equipment documentation.

Test Program Set (TPS) Validation and Refinement: Collaboration with the government to validate and refine existing TPS for compatibility with the government-furnished VDATS.

Technician Training and Proficiency Development: Propose a comprehensive training program to achieve a minimum Journeyman-level proficiency in depot-level repair of the specified CNS/ATM Block 45 LRUs/SRUs using government-furnished VDATS. The program should align with relevant Air Force standards (MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC) and encompass needs analysis, curriculum development, flexible delivery methods, rigorous assessments, and quality assurance. Demonstrate your experience in electronics repair training, subject matter expertise, instructor qualifications, and access to suitable training resources.

Facility Support: Assessment of existing government facilities and recommendations for any necessary modifications or upgrades to support the depot activation.

Technical Support: Describe your proposed approach and timeframe for providing ongoing technical support to the government during and after the depot activation process. Include details about the types of support offered (e.g., on-site, remote, help desk), anticipated frequency, proposed duration, and how you will ensure the government achieves long-term self-sufficiency in maintaining the CNS/ATM Block 45 LRUs/SRUs.

Repair Workload Sharing: Adherence to the split 60/40 workload, with flexibility to adjust based on government needs and capacity.

HARRIGAN, DEBORAH I CIV USAF AFMC AFLCMC/WLTMB

What is the meaning of sufficient? Recommend specifying the requirement of TDP content and format IAW MIL-STD (insert).

HARRIGAN, DEBORAH I CIV USAF AFMC AFLCMC/WLTMB

General Comments: Can we clarify or ask for recommended approach for technical difficulties? And please ask for a timeline to get this PPP done.

Can we definite a timeframe or ask them to provide a timeframe for “ongoing tech support”?

Specific LRUs (to include the associated SRU within the LRU) included in this effort are:

LRU (Part Number)

SRU Component

Nomenclature

822-1605-702

COMMON COMPUTING MODULE, CCM-7010

828-3279-102 INTERCONNECT BOARD

828-3392-001 CCA, AMA

828-3461-102 CCA, DIGITAL MEZZANINE CARD

830-8964-614 PROCESSOR / HEATSINK ASSEMBLY

143-3117-002 PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY

143-3110-005 PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY

984-3306-002 Programmed Assembly/CCA

944-3658-004 CCA, POWER INTERFACE CARD

944-3664-002 CCM BACKPLANE

944-3668-001

CCA REAR INTERCONNECT - 4 PITCH

635-6299-007 EXTRACTOR ASSEMBLY, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOAR

822-1605-801

COMMON COMPUTING MODULE, CCM-7010

828-7A84-002

FRONT INTERFACE CONNECT, CCM

830-8964-682

MODULE ASSEMBLY, EXPANDER

966-4980-006 MCPR XMC 2.0

828-8A50-001

IO EXPANDER TEST INTERCONNECT

828-7A68-002 I/O EXPANDER

830-8964-683 MODULE ASSEMBLY, IOX3

828-4A70-201 I/O MODULE IOX3-4011

944-3658-005 POWER INTERFACE

828-7A93-103 CCM BACKPLANE

944-3668-001 CCA REAR INTERCONNECT - 4 PITCH

635-6299-007

EXTRACTOR ASSEMBLY, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOAR

822-1613-101

IN/OUT CONCENTRATOR, IOC-7010

827-3996-001 PANEL, FRONT ASSY

827-3996-021

CIRCUIT CARD SUBASSY, HIRF/LIGHTING CARD

828-3278-001 HIRF LIGHTNING CARD

984-2326-004 PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY

828-3253-102 CCA, CPA CARD

828-3447-003

CCA/MEMORY EXPANSION MODULE

828-3439-002 PCM-12

828-3440-002 CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY, POWER CONVERSION

828-3440-102

POWER CONVERSION MODULE (PCM12)

828-3440-202

POWER CONVERSION MODULE (PCM5)

828-3254-102

FLASH DATABASE MEZZANINE CARD

831-6484-001

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT- (MODIFIED)

828-3280-101 CCA, I/O CARD

822-1613-701

IN/OUT CONCENTRATOR, IOC- 7010

828-3254-102

Flash Database Mezzanine card

828-3692-001

FRONT INTERCONNECT - IOC

830-8964-614

PROCESSOR / HEATSINK ASSEMBLY

143-3117-002

PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY

828-1431-103 Ethernet Node

143-3110-005 PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY

944-2021-016 CCA, PROCESSOR

984-3306-002

Programmed Assembly/CCA

944-3658-004

CCA, POWER INTERFACE CARD

944-3662-002 CPA IOC BACKPLANE

944-3666-001

CCA REAR INTERCONNECT - 3

PITCH

822-1613-702

IN/OUT CONCENTRATOR, IOC- 7010

828-3254-103

FLASH DATABASE MEZZANINE CARD

828-3692-001

FRONT INTERCONNECT - IOC

830-8964-614

PROCESSOR / HEATSINK ASSEMBLY

143-3117-002

828-1431-103 ETHERNET NODE

143-3110-005

944-2021-016 CCA, PROCESSOR

944-2021-013

CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY 3U PROCESSOR

984-3306-002 PROGRAMMED ASSEMBLY/CCA

944-3658-004 CCA, POWER INTERFACE CARD

944-3662-002 CPA IOC BACKPLANE

CCA REAR INTERCONNECT - 3

PITCH

635-6299-007 EXTRACTOR ASSEMBLY, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOAR

822-1613-801

INPUT/OUTPUT CONCENTRATOR, IOC-7010

830-8964-622 COVER, 3 PITCH

828-7A86-002 FRONT INTERCONNECT, IOC

830-8964-682

MODULE ASSEMBLY, EXPANDER

966-4980-006 MCPR XMC 2.0

828-8A50-001 IO EXPANDER TEST INTERCONNECT

828-7A68-002 IO EXPANDER

830-8964-683 MODULE ASSEMBLY, IOX3

828-4A70-201 I/O MODULE IOX3-4011

944-3658-005 POWER INTERFACE

828-7A93-002 IOC BACKPLANE

CCA REAR INTERCONNECT - 3 PITCH

LRU (Part Number) SRU Component Nomenclature

270-3285-010 Data Concentrator Unit

CAPABILITY STATEMENT/INFORMATION SOUGHT:

Interested parties are requested to submit a brief capability statement (no more than 10 pages) demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. Please include the information requested in the Contractor Capability Survey below.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

CNS/ATM BLOCK 45 Depot Public Private Partnership

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)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (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).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

GENERAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONS:

Company Information:

a. Briefly describe your company's core capabilities and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide, specifically related to avionics Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul

(MRO).

b. Describe your staff composition and management structure, highlighting expertise in areas relevant to this SOW (e.g., VDATS integration, Test Program Sets (TPS) development, avionics repair, technical documentation).

Relevant Experience:

a. Describe your company's experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement, specifically projects involving:

• Development and integration of TPS with VDATS.

• Working with similar avionics systems or components.

• Providing technical documentation and data for depot-level repair.

• Designing and delivering Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).

b. For each relevant project, please provide:

• Contract number (if applicable).

• A brief description of the work performed.

• Period of performance.

• Agency/organization supported.

• Point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager) name, phone number, and email address.

Technical Capabilities:

a. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing aircraft components similar to the LRUs/SRUs listed above.

b. Do you have experience working with Aerospace communication and navigation products? If so, please provide details.

c. Describe your experience with obsolescence management and mitigation strategies for avionics components.

Quality Assurance and Testing:

a. Describe your quality assurance processes and test qualification practices.

b. Are you certified by any relevant quality standards (e.g., International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001, Aerospace Standard (AS) 9100)? Please provide details.

c. Describe your process for validating and verifying test procedures and equipment.

Data Rights and Cybersecurity:

a. Describe your understanding of and experience with Government Purpose Rights as they pertain to technical data and software. Please address your familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses 252.227-7013, 252.227-7014, and 252.227-7015.

b. Outline your company's cybersecurity practices and compliance with DFARS cybersecurity clauses, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-171 and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CMMC (if applicable).

Facility and Equipment:

a. Describe your existing facilities and equipment that could be used to support this effort.

b. If additional facilities or equipment are required, please describe them.

Technical Publications and Training:

a. Describe your experience in developing and delivering technical publications for depot-level repair.

b. Describe your experience in developing and delivering technician training programs for avionics repair.

COMMERCIALITY QUESTIONS:

Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

SERVICES QUESTIONS

Addressing Technical Challenges:

Describe your approach to resolving technical challenges encountered during repairs, including unexpected failures, troubleshooting difficulties, or test equipment compatibility issues.

How would you communicate these challenges to the government and collaborate on finding solutions?

Spare Parts Management and Reporting:

• Describe your process for managing the inventory of spare parts required for repairs, including:

• Maintaining accurate records of spare part stock levels: Detail how you track inventory levels, including methods for identifying and managing obsolete or hard-to-find parts.

• Ordering and receiving new spare parts: Explain your procurement process, emphasizing your ability to source parts from approved vendors and manage lead times, especially for obsolete components.

What about ownership and responsibility for obsolescence parts?

• Tracking the usage of spare parts: Outline your system for monitoring spare part consumption, including how you identify trends that may indicate potential obsolescence issues.

• Reporting on spare part availability and usage to the government: Describe the frequency and format of reports, including specific metrics related to obsolete parts (e.g., number of obsolete parts identified, mitigation strategies employed).

• Obsolescence Management: Detail your proactive approach to identifying and mitigating obsolescence risks to include:

o Monitoring part lifecycles and anticipating obsolescence.

o Sourcing alternative parts from authorized distributors or aftermarket suppliers.

o Exploring options for life-cycle extension, such as repair or refurbishment.

o Redesigning components to utilize readily available parts when necessary.

o Responsibility for Obsolete Parts: The contractor will be fully responsible for all aspects of obsolescence management, including identifying obsolete parts, sourcing replacements or implementing mitigation strategies, and bearing the costs associated with these efforts.