Radar Signal Simulator Solicitation

This is a solicitation notice for a Radar Signal Simulator for the B-2 Aircraft. Quotes will be accepted on or before the closing date stated on page 1 of the solicitation. No late quotes can be accepted.
Please submit any questions concerning this requirment in writing, via email before the closing date. Questions need to be directly emailed to andrea.greene.2@us.af.mil.

The United States Air Force through Air Force Support Center (AFSC) at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) is contemplating procuring new manufacture simulator, radar signal for the B-2 Aircraft. The Line item cited below is for non-commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. This requirement is anticipated to be sole source.

1. Estimated Solicitation Issue Date & Estimated Closing/Response Date:
17 October 2018, Closes 16 November 2018.

2. RFP# - FA8119-18-R-0016

3. PR# - FD2030-18-01447

4. Nomenclature/Noun - Simulator, Radar Signal

5. NSN - 6625-01-533-8403KR

6. P/N - FT0100-6

7. Application (Engine or Aircraft) - B-2

8. AMC - 3/D

9. History - FA4625-12-P-0029

10. Description:
B-2 Simulator, Radar Signal is 13.25" IN X 13.25"W X 15.25"H and weighs 25.0Ibs.

L/I 0001 - Simulator, Radar Signal
Quantity: 5 Ea.

11. Destination: YCX368

12. Delivery Number 1:
Required Delivery of 5 units 180 days after receipt of award. Early Delivery is acceptable.

13. Current Approved Sources:
Harris Corporation Cage Code: 91417

14. Export Control: No

15. Qualification Requirements:
Government physically does not have in its possession sufficient, accurate or legible data to purchase this part from other than current source(s).

16. Mandatory Language: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1).

17. Buyer name, Phone#, and E-mail Address: Andrea Greene, Contracting Specialist, 405-739-5460, andrea.greene.2@us.af.mil

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Radar Signal Simulator

NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for manufacture of the Radar Signal Simulator for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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 proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. 
   
2. Below is a document containing a description of the Radar Signal Simulator requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide an assessment of your company's capability.
   

1. 
   
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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
   1. 
      
   2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
      
   
   

1. 
   
2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
   

1. 
   
2. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil. With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"
   

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Radar Signal Simulator

NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the manufacturing data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements

for NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR, Part Number: FT0100-6 for use by USAF personnel.

The Radar Signal Simulator AN/PLM-4 is a user programmable, lightweight, highly mobile test set that generates pulse and scan modulated Radio Frequency (RF) signals. A drawing package is not available through the USAF and must be acquired from the OEM.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Radar Signal Simulator

Part I. Business Information

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

· Company/Institute Name:

· Address:

· Point of Contact:

· CAGE Code:

•· Phone Number:

•· E-mail Address:

•· Web Page URL:

· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

•· Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

•· 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

•· HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

•· Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

· Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No)

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil. With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

•A. General Capability Questions:

1. 
   
2. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
   

1. 
   
2. 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).
   

1. 
   
2. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
   

1. 
   
2. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
   

•B. Commerciality Questions:

1. 
   
2. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
   

•C. Services Questions

1. 
   
2. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, and evaluation, processes/procedures with regard to the required items.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
   

1. 
   
2. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
   

.

Radar Signal Simulator

NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for manufacture of the Radar Signal Simulator for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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 proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. 
   
2. Below is a document containing a description of the Radar Signal Simulator requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide an assessment of your company's capability.
   

1. 
   
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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
   1. 
      
   2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
      
   
   

1. 
   
2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
   

1. 
   
2. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil. With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"
   

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Radar Signal Simulator

NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the manufacturing data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements

for NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR, Part Number: FT0100-6 for use by USAF personnel.

The Radar Signal Simulator AN/PLM-4 is a user programmable, lightweight, highly mobile test set that generates pulse and scan modulated Radio Frequency (RF) signals. A drawing package is not available through the USAF and must be acquired from the OEM.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Radar Signal Simulator

Part I. Business Information

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

· Company/Institute Name:

· Address:

· Point of Contact:

· CAGE Code:

•· Phone Number:

•· E-mail Address:

•· Web Page URL:

· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

•· Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

•· 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

•· HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

•· Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

•· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

· Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No)

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil. With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

•A. General Capability Questions:

1. 
   
2. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
   

1. 
   
2. 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).
   

1. 
   
2. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
   

1. 
   
2. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
   

•B. Commerciality Questions:

1. 
   
2. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
   

•C. Services Questions

1. 
   
2. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, and evaluation, processes/procedures with regard to the required items.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
   

1. 
   
2. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
   

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Added: Apr 02, 2018 10:47 am  

Radar Signal Simulator

 NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for manufacture of the Radar Signal Simulator for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel.  The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.  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 proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. 
   
2. Below is a document containing a description of the Radar Signal Simulator requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide an assessment of your company's capability.
   

1. 
   
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.  If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
   1. 
      
   2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
      
   
   

1. 
   
2. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
   

1. 
   
2. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil.  With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"
   

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Radar Signal Simulator

NSN: 6625-01-533-8403KR

Part Number: FT0100-6

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the manufacturing data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements

for NSN:  6625-01-533-8403KR, Part Number: FT0100-6 for use by USAF personnel.     

The Radar Signal Simulator AN/PLM-4 is a user programmable, lightweight, highly mobile test set that generates pulse and scan modulated Radio Frequency (RF) signals.  A drawing package is not available through the USAF and must be acquired from the OEM.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Radar Signal Simulator

Part I.  Business Information

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

·     Company/Institute Name:

·     Address:

·     Point of Contact:

·     CAGE Code:

•·         Phone Number:

•·         E-mail Address:

•·         Web Page URL:

·     Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 

       Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

•·         Small Business                                                (Yes / No)

•·         Woman Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)

•·         Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No)

•·         8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No)

•·         HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No)

•·         Veteran Owned Small Business                     (Yes / No)

•·         Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)

·     Central Contractor Registration (CCR)               (Yes / No)

·     A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)

Primary Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZABC

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil.  With a subject line: "Radar Signal Simulator"

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

•A.   General Capability Questions:

1. 
   
2. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide.  Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
   

1. 
   
2. 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).
   

1. 
   
2. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?  Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
   

1. 
   
2. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
   

•B.   Commerciality Questions:

1. 
   
2. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?  If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?  Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions?  Briefly describe any differences.
   

•C.   Services Questions

1. 
   
2. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. 
   

1. 
   
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, and evaluation, processes/procedures with regard to the required items.
   

1. 
   
2. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
   

1. 
   
2. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.