Repair of B-2 Transponder Set NSN: 5895-01-383-4052 FW P/N: 159000-7

Repair of B-2 Transponder set

NSN: 5895-01-383-4052 P/N:  159000-7  

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.  REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.  This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential repair sources for the requirements identified below and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside.  This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. 

The 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the repair of the NSN(s) listed below. The Government will use this information to determine the best future acquisition strategy for this procurement, inclusive of the need to do an Industry Day and/or presolicitation Conference.

Generally, the work to be accomplished includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to return an unserviceable asset to a serviceable or like-new condition. The government does not have the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. Consequently, potential sources for this repair requirement would typically be companies who have a license or an agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) AAMSI . CAGE 78JW8, to complete the work described. Qualification Requirements (RQR-848) apply, therefore, a Source Approval Request (SAR) package can be submitted. Information on how to submit a SAR is located below.  Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and provide the requested information in Part I and Part II below.

REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation and packaging, and return to the government a completely serviceable unit. Contractor will be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. Additionally, the contractor must have access to the data (OEM has all data rights), have facilities and special tooling required to perform the work and have personnel capable of performing work or be able to appropriately train personnel. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including details of your ability to provide a copy of the OEM’s repair manual (including disassembly, repair, test and an illustrated parts breakdown including part numbers) and an OEM licensee agreement certifying your business is approved by the OEM to repair this equipment.

The repair requirement for this effort is identified below:

Noun:  Transponder Set

Description: The Transponder Set  is a unique military item used on the B-2 Aircraft.

Part Number                         NSN                                        Estimated Repair Requirement             159000-7          5895-01-383-4052FW            3 Basic year contract:          10 EA

                                                                        Option 1- 3 Year Contract : 10 EA

Technical Orders applicable to this sources sought synopsis are as follows:

Tech Order                DATE

N/A

SAR packages and SAR-process questions should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office at:

AFSC/SB

3001 Staff Drive, Suite 1AG 85A

Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3009

Email:  afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil

Website:  https://www.afsc.af.mil/units/sbo/index.asp

Due to COVID-19 and the increase in teleworking (social distancing) we ask that all SAR packages be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is a safe option for large files. If you have a PKI certificate you can send directly to the POCs below; if you do not then “request a drop-off” by sending an emails message to:

429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil or stacy.cochran@us.af.mil.

NOTE:  Potential sources should only submit SAR related questions to the above contact.  Inquiries of a technical nature should be submitted to the cognizant engineering activity at 424SCMS.GUEA.RFIResponses@us.af.mil .

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).

Part II. Survey Questions

1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures.  Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
   1. Contract Number
   2. Procuring Agency
   3. Contract Value
   4. Services Provided
4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100m etc.)
5. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
6. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.
7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.
8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

GOVERNMENT CONTACTS

Please e-mail your questions and/or response to 424SCMS.GUEA.RFIResponses@us.af.mil and advise if the requirements stated above can be met.  As stated above, this SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes, and no funds are available to fund the information requested.  The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.  Oral submissions are not acceptable for any requested information.

Please submit responses by 02 June 2025

Note: Potential sources should only submit questions regarding this post to the above email address. DO NOT CONTACT THE ORIGINATOR OF THIS POST WITH QUESTIONS.