SSS Gearbox Amendment 001.pdf

REQUIREMENT TITLE: Repair of T-38 Aircraft Gearbox Assemblies

NSN(s): 1680-01-440-5106

Solicitation Number: TBD

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis Amendment

1. NOTICE:

1.1 This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.2 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 488190 which has a corresponding Size standard of $40M The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. PROGRAM DETAILS:

The T-38 Aircraft Gearbox Assemblies (Part Numbers 14-51100-503) are major end items/components within the T-38 aircraft Secondary Power Systems and are Critical Safety Items (CSI). The Gearbox Assemblies provides the necessary gearing and shifting mechanism to drive an AC Generator and Hydraulic System Pump within their respective operating limits of 6400 rpm - 9600 rpm and 2500 rpm - 3775 rpm from an aircraft engine input speed of 3600 rpm -7811 rpm. The work required for this contract should be by a qualified source which has experience in manufacturing, testing, and design of aircraft secondary power systems. They will also be required to have test capabilities, including but not limited to test stands and testing equipment, airworthiness certification experience, and a host of other aerospace related activities.

The design of this hardware is very complex and the highest engineering standards will be sought. Further details of the performance requirements will be addressed in a PWS.

2.1 The T-38 Gearbox Assembly repair services required include repairing the T-38 Gearbox assemblies.

2.2 The Government currently has 63 MICAPS.

2.3 The USAF and DLA are unable to provide any parts or test stands or equipment needed to overhaul/remanufacture the gearbox. Contractor will need to establish own supply chain.

3. RESPONSES:

3.1 Responses shall address whether the interested party can provide overhaul/remanufacture services for the T-38 Gearbox Assemblies in accordance with the Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR). When responding please include the following information:

1. Have you provided this service previously to the Government or very similar services to commercial entities? If so please give some examples.

2. What is your company name, CAGE code, and DUNS number?

3. Would you be the prime or a sub-contractor?

4. Who is your point of contact and what is their email address and telephone number?

5. What capacity of repairs could you complete within one year?

6. Are there other NAICS codes you suggest for this acquisition, which are more appropriate?

7. Is your company a small business for this NAICS Code? If your company is a small business, is it also a women owned business, small, disadvantaged business, 8a business, HUB Zone business, service disabled veteran owned business, etc.

8. If you are a small business, would your company provide services of its own or would it provide services via another small business?

9. Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement or how you would be able to provide the service.

10. The government is unable to provide any parts needed for the repair of the gearbox. As a Critical Safety Item all sub-components and parts must be obtained from the Government’s approved sources. Describe how you would obtain the parts needed to provide the required services.

3.1 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This sources sought synopsis is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This sources sought synopsis does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever; furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis. All costs associated with responding to this synopsis will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response; however, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

3.2 Respondents are requested to meet all requirements within the RQR and provide all associated documentation.

4. CONTACT INFORMATION:

4.1 Please send all correspondence to the following:

Primary Point of Contact.:

Angel McKenzie, Contracting Specialist Angel.mckenzie.2@us.af.mil Phone: 8015863426

Secondary Point of Contact:

Angelina Kellett, Contracting Officer angelina.kellett@us.af.mil Phone: 8017756891

Contracting Office Address:

Hill AFB, Utah 84056 United States Place of Contract Performance:

N/A United States

Allow Vendors To Add/Remove From Interested Vendors:

Yes

Allow Vendors To View Interested Vendors List:

Yes

Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action:

No

3.2 Respondents are requested to meet all requirements within the RQR and provide all associated documentation.