C-17 PSE - fixture assy, cooling, arinc 404

*100% Small Business Set-Aside*

The C-17 Program Management Office has a requirement that is for a firm-fixed price contract for one (1) each NSN: 4920-01-517-7513, FIXTURE ASSY, COOLING, ARINC 404, P/N: 17G550543-1, which includes one (1) First Article, one (1) First Article Test Plan, and one (1) First Article Test Report. The C-17 Aircraft contains electronic Line Replacement Units (LRUs) that have Operational Flight Program (OFP) software in their memory, the OFPs of these LRUs frequently need to be reloaded, either as a result of the software upgrade or after the repair phase. In either case, these LRUs (Including Spares) are often sent off-base to suppliers where the special equipment is available for software loading. Such procedure is slow for combat readiness requirements. Is also costly and inefficient. The warning and caution computer (WACC) and aircraft propulsion data management computer (APDMC) are the LRUs, which require OFP loading. A means is required at the organizational and intermediate levels of maintenance to support the OFP software loading operational for the APDMC and the WACC and to provide the following: stable base for the LRUs during O AND I-Levels software loading operation. Cooling aur through the LRU from the fan of the fixture assembly. Operation in conjunction with the digital computer system PN 17G553551-1 (SERD 550551), the OFPLS adapter set PN 17G570755-503 (SERD 570755), the cable assembly set PN 17G690544-1 or cable assembly set PN 17G550544-1 (SERD 690544 OR SERD 550544), the AC Power Supply GFE PN CR-074-3A (SERD 410515), and the DC Power Supply PN 17G573802-1 (SERD 570802). The newly developed contractor furnished fixture assembly for the APDMC and the WACC, PN 17G550543-1 or equivalent, is recommended to fulfill the requirements identified in the Part I functional analysis This item will be used in conjunction with the digital computer system PN 17G553551-1 (SERD 550551), OFPLS Adapter Set PN 17G570755-503 (SERD 570755), Cable Assembly Set PN 17G690544-1 (SERD 690544) or Cable Assembly Set PN 17G550544-1 (SERD 550544), the AC Power Supply GFE PN CR-074-3A (SERD 410515),and the DC Power Supply PN 17G573802-1 SERD (570802). The fixture assembly is a mechanical device that will provide a stable base for the LRUs during O AND I Levels of software of software loading operation. Delivery is FOB Destination with shipments in the continental United States. This requirement will be solicited as a Competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), and other Government databases to determine contractor status before evaluating proposals. Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria stated in the RFQ. All data for this weapon system is considered EXPORT CONTROLLED. It is anticipated that the RFQ will be released on or around 26 March 2024.