SSS Gearboxes.pdf

C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes (NSN 1680-01-172-9295UC/PN: 182700-2, NSN 1680-01-173-0434UC/PN: 182700-3, NSN: 1680-01-161-7430UC/PN:

182750-1, NSN:1680-01-159-9591UC/PN:177380-2 & NSN:1680-01-159-9590 UC/PN:177370-2.)

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 production of the C-5 Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Door Gearboxes for use on United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft. 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. The document(s) below contain a description of the NLG Door Gearboxes requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their 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.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.

Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this SSS is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

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

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Karen Beckford (Karen.Beckford@us.af.mil), Lyntasia Harris (lyntasia.harris@us.af.mil) , or J. McKenzie Grinstead (Jessica.Grinstead@us.af.mil)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the overhaul of C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes: NSN 1680-01-172-9295UC/PN:182700-2, NSN 1680-01-173-0434UC/PN: 182700-3, NSN: 1680-01-161-7430UC/PN: 182750-1, NSN:1680-01-159-9591UC/PN:177380-2 & NSN:1680-01-159-9590 UC/PN:177370-2 for USAF aircrafts. This overhaul effort will utilize a Requirements Type Contract. Contract period of performance will be eight (8) years. It will consist of a one (1) year basic period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods with three (1) one-year options. The projected quantities will be an aggregate total of all NSNs, the basic year is 16 and a range from 13-18 for the following ordering periods.

These gearboxes are part of the Nose Landing Gear Door Actuation Mechanism. The Nose Landing Gear Door Center Gearbox Assembly (PN:182750-1) transmits rotational force from a single input of either hydraulic or electric power source to an output of two opposite directions.

The bi-directional rotational output are used to drive sets of 48 degree gearbox assembly (PN 177380-2 and 177370-2) which drives the 90 degree gearbox assembly ( 177370-2 and -1) via sets of torque tubes. PN 182700 is a set of gear boxes used to open and close the nose landing door. The source output is from 182750 the center gearbox that split the output to two (left and right) via torque tubes.

The gearboxes should be overhauled IAW with attached drawings. A drawing package is available & included as part of this market research.

Figure 1 Nose Landing Gear Door Actuation Mechanism Component Location

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:

811210-Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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 30 April 2024. 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. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• PCO: Karen Beckford (Karen.Beckford@us.af.mil)

• Program Manager: J. McKenzie Grinstead (Jessica.Grinstead@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 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. 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.

4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

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

B. Overhaul Questions:

1. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.

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

3. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

4. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.

5. 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.

6. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

C. Commerciality Questions:

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