Sources Sought Synopsis Ultrasonic Test Sets_Metal Flaw Detector.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis for Ultrasonic Test Sets/Metal Flaw Detector

(NSN 6635-01-667-6367 & 6635-01-641-9510/6635-01-642-7420)

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and repair of the following; Ultrasonic Test Sets and the Metal Flaw Detector for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the Ultrasonic Test Sets and Metal Flaw Detector requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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 Kathleen Waits (PCO);

kathleen.waits.1@us.af.mil.

Sources Sought Synopsis for

(NSN 6635-01-667-6367 & 6635-01-641-9510/6635-01-642-7420)

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 the repair of Ultrasonic Test Set NSNs: 6635-01-667-6367 and 6635-01-641-9510 and the Metal Flaw Detector NSN: 6635-01-642-7420 for USAF personnel. The listed NSN’s shall be repaired to working condition in accordance with the original equiupment manufacturer’s operations manual. Our repair strategy is a two-year contract (basic plus one option year) and will continue through FY22. The projected repair quantities would be any combination of the mentioned NSN’s not to exceed 100 total repairs per option/year.

National Stock Number

Make Manufacturer Part Number

6635-01-667-6367 Ultrasonic Test Set Olympus EP650-KIT02 6635-01-641-9510 Ultrasonic Test Set Olympus B600M-KIT01 6635-01-642-7420 Metal Flaw Detector Olympus USAF N600D-KIT02

Table 1. Repair Items The Ultrasonic Test Sets are a type of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) that is utilized to detect internal discontinuities ranging from cracks to disbonds by using sound. Ultrasonic test sets can be used on almost any material to locate dicontinities from large disbonds, down to the smallest defects. It can also be used to measure overall thickness of a material, and the specific depth of a defect. The part requires little or no preparation; however, knowledge of the internal geometry of a part is critical to interpretation of any defect signal. This test set is used on aircraft structures and engine components to inspect for cracking, bonding, and corrosion.

The Metal Flaw Detector is also a type of NDT, referred to as eddy current, that is utilized to detect dicontinuities in parts that are conductors of electricity. The detector generates an alternating current that is designed to go through a coil of copper wire that has been placed in a holder called a ″probe.″ This results in the coil producing an alternating magnetic field that when placed near a conductor, generates electrical currents within the conductor. When the detector encounters an obstacle such as a crack, the normal path and strength of the currents is changed and this change is detected, processed and then displayed on the instrument display. This flaw detector is used on airfract structures and engine components to inspect for cracking around and in fastener holes or engine rotating components.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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:

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

334519 Based on the Government proposed 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 1 June 2020. 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:

Kathleen Waits (kathleen.waits.1@us.af.mil) Christopher Pugh (christopher.pugh.8@us.af.mil)

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO (Kathleen Waits, kathleen.waits.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 past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Inlcude the following information:

a) Contract Number

b) Contract Value

c) Number of assests shipped

d) Agency/Organization supported

e) Period of performance

f) A brief description of the work performed

g) Individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager)

3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed below.

Make Manufacturer Part Number Ultrasonic Test Set Olympus EP650-KIT02 Ultrasonic Test Set Olympus B600M-KIT01

Metal Flaw Detector Olympus USAF N600D-KIT02

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. Is your company able to mark equipment with Item Unique Identifiers in accordance with

Mil-Std-129 and Mil-Std-130?

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing the equipment identified in this RFI.

2. How do you provide support for your products? Identify the methods, hours of operation, and typical response times.

3. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures for the equipment identified in this requirement.

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

5. Discuss your existing processes for handling the repair of equipment identified in this RFI.

6. Is your company open to changing its processes to meet the needs of the Air Force and its customers? This may include improving the process to make it easier to submit equipment for repair, and expedited processing for example.

7. Does your company have experience with reporting the status of Government property being repaired? Which databases has your company utilized to report the status of repairs? Has your company done any reporting in Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF)?

8. 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.

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

10. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair. How long would would your company be able to support this repair?

11. Provide an estimate of the repair cost of each piece of equipment.

a. Ultrasonic Test Set (EP650-KIT02)

b. Ultrasonic Test Set (B600M-KIT01)

c. Metal Flaw Detector (USAF N600D-KIT02)

NOTE: The cost of the repairs supplied will determine if the repair of the above equipment is an economical option for the Air Force.

C. 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.