Visor Actuator Pre-Qaulification Statement 5 Sept 2023.pdf
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- C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul Federal contract opportunity
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This is a Source Qualification Statement for the C-5M Super Galaxy visor door actuation mechanism (NSN 1680-00-402-9812, P/N 10360-2). The document outlines qualification requirements for potential bidders seeking to overhaul this critical safety item, which requires strict process controls and special testing equipment to ensure flight worthiness.
Key requirements include: bidders must provide company capabilities summary with factory layout and equipment details, demonstrate experience repairing similar critical aircraft components, implement ISO 9002 quality plan, perform over 50% of repair work in-house, and complete unit overhaul testing per T.O. 16A1-14-40-3. Thomas Instrument (CAGE 5H860) is already qualified and exempt from the qualification process. Responses are due by May 8, 2024, to Cody Sargent at AFLCMC/WLSEAB and Janet Butcher via email, with files not exceeding 10MB per email. No testing costs are required for qualification, and development of the Source Approval package is estimated at $0. The Air Force retains right to disqualify bidders with past quality issues, while commercial vendors must provide brochures and five references.
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SOURCE QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
AMSC C: These parts require engineering source approval by the control activity to assure the integrity of the part. An alternative source must qualify according to the design control activity’s procedures as approved by the applicable government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5M Super Galaxy Division)
SECTION A: ITEM IDENTIFICATION
Stock Number (NSN) Part Number Nomenclature
1680-00-402-9812 10360-2 (4F90005-109A) Actuation Mechanism, Visor Door
SECTION B: JUSTIFICATION FOR ESTABLISHING A QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENT
Overhaul of this complex design requires strict control of processes to ensure adherence to very close tolerances. Due to the unique application and Critical Safety Item designation of the visor door actuator, special equipment is required to test the final repaired item and ensure its flight worthiness. Brake, load, and functional testing are required to ensure the visor actuator will not fail in use.
Failure of the item would place the aircraft and crew in a hazardous situation. Failure of the visor actuator in use may lead to loss of life, damage to the aircraft, or destruction of cargo.
SECTION C: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Source approval information: Listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to become a qualified bidder on the item listed above. Prospective contractors should report in accordance with MIL-HDBK-831.
a. Potential bidder shall provide a summary of the company’s capabilities, including a detailed factory layout, a list of the machinery, fixtures, tooling and test and inspection equipment.
b. Potential bidder shall demonstrate the ability and have experience in repair of similar critical aircraft components, which are currently in use on a large commercial or military transport aircraft and shall provide the following:
1. Contract Number
2. Procuring Agency
3. Contract Value
4. Number of assets shipped
c. Potential bidder shall provide a detailed quality plan implementing ISO 9002 (or equivalent).
d. Potential bidder shall perform more than 50% of the repair workload in-house.
e. Potential bidder shall conduct a complete overhaul of a unit and pass all testing in accordance with T.O. 16A1-14-40-3.
f. After qualification, the manufacturing plan processes, vendor sources, etc. shall not be changed without approval by the Government design activity, obtained through the contracting officer.
g. Once qualified, bidders shall be subject to first article testing if they have not previously manufactured this item within the last four years.
h. This qualification process shall be waived for the following companies who are already qualified for manufacture of NSN 1680-00-402-9812:
Thomas Instrument (CAGE 5H860)
i. The Air Force may not qualify potential bidders who have had quality problems when delivering similar or identical items to the government. Potential bidders who have produced similar items for the commercial market shall also be considered for qualification and shall provide commercial brochures and at least five (5) references with phone numbers
SECTION D: ESTIMATE OF THE TEST AND EVALUATION COSTS
No testing will be required for qualification. Development of a Source Approval package estimated cost is $0.
SECTION E: GOVERNMENT CONTRACT
The Government Point of Contact for the technical requirements specified for qualification is Cody Sargent, AFLCMC/WLSEAB, (920) 619-0737, or email cody.sargent.1@us.af.mil, 235 Byron Street Suite 19A, Robins AFB, GA 31098.
Responses must be received no later than close of business May 8, 2024. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format attachment with a file size not to exceed 10 MB per email and can be received through a firewall. Multiple emails are acceptable.
Responses must be sent via email to all of the following:
• Cody Sargent (cody.sargent.1@us.af.mil)
• Janet Butcher (janet.butcher@us.af.mil) mailto:cody.sargent@us.af.mil mailto:randy.miller.22@us.af.mil mailto:cody.sargent@us.af.mil mailto:janet.butcher@us.af.mil 1120693758C Highlight
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