KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - 08

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by the KC‐135 Contracting Branch, AFLCMC/WLT at Tinker Air Force Base. The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information pertaining to the Refueling System (formerly named Fuel Management System) and the Flight Display System for the KC‐135 aircraft (program is Center Console Refresh (CCR)).  This is a follow-up from RFI-03 (Reference previous RFI Notice ID: RFI-03_19Aug22), RFI-04 (Reference previous RFI Notice ID: RFI-04_06OCT22), RFI-05 (Reference previous RFI Notice ID: RFI-05_14OCT22), RFI-06 (Reference previous RFI Notice ID: RFI-06_07Nov22), and RFI-07 (Reference previous RFI Notice ID: RFI-07_22Nov22).

PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is to receive input from Industry on percentage of small business and socio-economic category goals, for this acquisition. In addition, the original requests for information utilized PSC code AC15 – National Defense R&D SVCS; Department of Defense – Military; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip incorrectly. The correct PSC is K016 – Modification of Equipment – Aircraft components and Accessories.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes.  It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) 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 RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Furthermore, we are 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 RFI.  All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

The Government requests that non‐proprietary information be submitted in response to this RFI.  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.  Respondents are advised that only an Air Force Contracting Officer is legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds.  

INFORMATION REQUESTED

This posting requests answers to the following questions.

1. The Government is anticipating a 40% total small business category goal and 3% for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) category goal. Is this achievable for your business?

If not, why not, and what would be an achievable percentage for your business.

Please submit the percentage that can be met for each category below, for this acquisition:

Small Business:

Small Disadvantaged Business:

Women Owned Small Business:

Veteran Owned Small Business:

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business:

HUBZone:

Responses due 20 December 2022/0900 CST.

Primary Point of Contact:

Ms. Taylor McCool, Buyer

Leigha.mccool@us.af.mil

KC‐135 Contracting Branch 

AFLCMC/WLTK

3001 Staff Dr. STE 2AE1

Tinker AFB OK, 73145‐3020

Alternate Point of Contact:

Mr. Jacob Booth, PCO

Jacob.booth@us.af.mil

KC‐135 Contracting Branch 

AFLCMC/WLTK

3001 Staff Dr. STE 2AE1

Tinker AFB OK, 73145‐3020

Alternate Point of Contact:

Ms. Sandra Newton, Lead PCO

Sandra.newton.1@us.af.mil

KC‐135 Contracting Branch 

AFLCMC/WLTK

3001 Staff Dr. STE 2AE1