TLD Data RFI Contractor Capability.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

For TLD Technical Data & Provisioning

20 February 2025

The U.S. Air Force (hereafter referred to as Government) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to produce and support technical data and spares provisioning specific to products produced by TLD America, Inc.

The Government is seeking services and data items related to a family of flightline environmental units acquired from TLD America, Inc. and operated and maintained by the Government. Contractors 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.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the technical data and provisioning requirements 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 RFI 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 the PCO.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, capacity and experience to produce and support the generation of Air Force Commercial Technical Manual (T.O.) documentation, data and spares provisioning data necessary for field operations, maintenance and support for a variety of TLD America, Inc. flightline assets.

The Government is seeking technical documentation, data and spares provisioning data and services for several TLD America, Inc. commercial, non-developmental items. The technical data required is more comprehensive that publicly available user & operations manuals. Responses which cannot provide the requisite depth of technical information for the specified TLD America, Inc. commercial items will not be considered.

Contractor shall be required to furnish commercial technical data in accordance with U.S. Air Force requirements, sufficient for end-user operations and maintenance; provisioning support, including spares and warranty for specified systems.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

ACU-808, NSN 4120-01-582-2422, ACU-802, NSN 4120-01-694-4024 and the LCU-050, NSN TBD

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

· 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 (20 March 2025). 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:

· Robert Jackson (PCO), robert.jackson.62@us.af.mil

· James Taylor, james.taylor.117.ctr@us.af.mil

· Kollyn Allred, kollyn.allred@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

ACU-808, NSN 4120-01-582-2422, ACU-802, NSN 4120-01-694-4024 and the LCU-050, NSN TBD

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide as applicable to NAICS 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

1. 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).

2. Describe your company’s experience with the items, the Part Number/NSNs listed above.

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. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

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).

B.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

ACU-808, NSN 4120-01-582-2422, ACU-802, NSN 4120-01-694-4024 and the LCU-050, NSN TBD B. Engineering Services Questions:

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to 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 configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

5. Describe your process for integrating and/or modifying technical data and provisioning data with regards to parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources changes.

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