F110-100 Engine Upgrade

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research and to gauge potential interest in this anticipated support program. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 336412 which has a corresponding size standard of 1500 employees. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or commitment by the Government. Under this potential contract, a contractor will carry out restoration, repair and upgrade of the F110-100 engine to full serviceable condition, and include the Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) and Engine Structural Integrity Program (ENSIP) configuration hardware, applicable Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) bulletins, and modify the engine to enable capability with the Modernized Digital Electrical Control unit (MDEC). DLA Aviation at Richmond anticipates possible award, on a sole-source basis, of a contract for the acquisition of 88 remanufactured F110-GE-100 engines, which will include remanufactured Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), ensuring components are remanufactured as nearly as possible to original life expectancy consistent with Air Force (AF) requirements, provide technical and engineering support for the sustainment of the F110-100 system and associated hardware, and potentially accept, test, preserve and ship engines to the designated location(s) in a timely manner utilizing applicable technical data.

Entities seeking to become an approved source of supply for possible subcontracting opportunities under this acquisition should note that the time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. Sources that are not approved for manufacture of these items must obtain source approval from the Government. Please provide the following business information in your response: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone, Email and web page URL if available. Also please describe what small business type or category you represent, if applicable.

Any responses to this Potential Sources Sought should include responses to the following:

1. Describe your experience executing relevant engine module remanufacture and engineering support programs. What do you envision as the risk areas associated with this effort and how would you mitigate those risks?

2. Describe your capabilities in performing the engine module remanufacture and engineering support functions: maintenance, repair, overhaul services, test capabilities, and technology upgrades as well as engine module exchange.

3. What quality control systems/measures do you currently have in place (ISO 9000, 9001, AS9100, NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)?

4. Describe your experience with Government Source Inspection, Critical Safety Items, and OSHA standards.

5. Are you currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)? Do you currently have access to any Government systems, authorized for use in performance of another Government contract? If so, please explain.

6. Do you possess all the necessary technical data to perform this potential contract?

Disclaimer

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT (PSS) OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This PSS is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this PSS that is marked Proprietary or competition sensitive will be handled accordingly. Responses to the PSS will not be returned. The responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the
Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor's input resulting from this PSS. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this PSS.

Interested sources should contact DLA Aviation by September 18, 2018 for further information. Inquiries should be directed to Corey Rackley, DLA Aviation - AB, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297.

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