SOURCES SOUGHT
61 -- Request for Information F-15 AVQ-20 Heads Up Display (HUD) High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS)
- Notice Date
- 7/3/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 335999
— All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ - Robins AFB, 215 Page Rd, Robins AFB, Georgia, 31098-1611, United States
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- FD2060-19-00060
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2018
- Point of Contact
- Charles T. Massey, Phone: 478-926-5476
- E-Mail Address
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charles.massey.3@us.af.mil
(charles.massey.3@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information F-15 AVQ-20 Heads Up Display (HUD) High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS) FD2060-19-00060 The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the F-15 AVQ-20 HUD HVPS part number B54E0034-2, NSN 6130-00-500-7100FX. Preproduction First Article Testing (FAT) is a requirement of this acquisition to ensure the furnished product meets the established technical criteria. The Government's Best Estimated Quantities for this requirement are listed in the below table. The procurement actions are not anticipated past Ordering Period V at this time. Best Estimated Quantities NSN PN 12 Month Pricing Periods I II III IV V 6130-00-500-7100FX B54E0034-2 47 11 16 12 12 The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Boeing. To the best of the Government's knowledge, Boeing neither manufactures nor maintains stock of this item. The Government is searching for vendors with on-hand stock or the capability to manufacture the HVPS. The design is bound to the requirements of Specification Control Drawing B54E0034 and its associated Engineering Orders. The data associated with this acquisition is Export Controlled which is governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. Contractors/Institutions 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. 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes. As prescribed in 15.209 (c), insert the following provision: Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research in an effort to overcome barriers to competition. (End of Provision) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This document contains a description of the F-15 AVQ-20 HUD HVPS requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. 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.) 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Charles T Massey, 478-926-5476 and a copy to Ronald Miller. PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources to supply the F-15 AVQ-20 HUD component listed below: NOUN NSN P/N High Voltage Power Supply 6130-00-500-7100FX B54E0034-2 or 4-031-05 The HUD is mission critical and must be operational for the aircraft to be fully mission capable as it provides the pilot with visual representation of flight, navigation, attack, target, weapon, and advisory data. The HVPS is internal to the HUD and provides operating voltages to drive automatic brightness control, unblanking and phosphor protection circuits and high voltage to drive the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). 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) Codes: The NAICS has not been determined. The information being requested is for NAICS 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing or 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing According to the SBA NAICS size standard, dated 1 Oct 2017, the maximum number of employees for each code is as follows: NAICS 334511 (1,250 employees) and NAICS 335999 (500 employees). Based on the above NAICS Codes, 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) •· System for Award Management (Yes / No) •· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). E-mails must be received no later than close of business 19 July 2018. Please email your response to Charles T Massey ( charles.massey.3@us.af.mil ) and Ronald Miller (ronald.miller.49@us.af.mil): Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Charles T Massey, at charles.massey.3@us.af.mil (478) 926-5476 and copy to Ronald Miller at ronald.miller.49@us.af.mil Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Does your company have any of these assets in stock or have the capability to procure or manufacture this NSN? 2. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. 3. 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). 4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience viewing and/or modifying engineering drawings. 5. For these NSNs, what is your company's potential maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? 6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide certification and/or a brief description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). 7. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. B. Manufacturing Questions 1. How would your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 2. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce. 3. Does your organization have a Counterfeit Prevention Plan to mitigate the risk of counterfeit components being introduced into your products? 4. How does your organization manage Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) for material used in your products?
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