SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Universal Armament Interface (UAI) System Integration Laboratory Certification Tool (SIL CT) Test Asset Contract
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334113
— Computer Terminal Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8607-10-R-2794
- Archive Date
- 4/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- Lana C Schneider, Phone: (937) 656-4446
- E-Mail Address
-
lana.schneider@wpafb.af.mil
(lana.schneider@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Description: 1. The Government anticipates awarding a hybrid Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the SIL CT Test Asset and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contract for the maintenance, repair and updates of the SIL CT, to assist in the efforts of the on-going program, Universal Armament Interface (UAI). The period of performance will be 60 months for this effort with an anticipated maximum value of $5M. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine if there are any businesses available to support the UAI program with the procurement and maintenance of the program's SIL CTs. The UAI SIL CTs were designed to execute the UAI Platform/Store Compliance Certification Plan (PS CCP). The UAI PS CCP validates the UAI interface of platform, carriage systems and stores in accordance with the UAI Platform/Store Interface Control Document (PSICD). The UAI SIL CTs have two separate modes; they can function as either a generic platform or generic store. In order to function as a generic platform, the Universal Platform Simulator (UPS) is loaded onto the UAI SIL CT. The Universal Store Simulator (USS) is loaded onto the UAI SIL CT for the functionality as a generic store. The UPS and USS upkeep is not part of this effort. This effort would include, but is not limited to, the following: • Manufacture, assembly, and checkout of all SIL CTs, including installation of government furnished software • Provide technical support for UAI SIL CTs • Provide maintenance and repair of UAI SIL CTs, onsite if possible • Update UAI SIL CT documentation as required • Develop/Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for SIL CT test asset production to include all relevant tasks • Effort and materials required to develop and maintain a planning and control system which encompasses program scheduling, cost reporting, management of program risks, and project information compilation and dissemination • Item Unique Identification (IUID) support • Diminishing Resource Analysis and database development/maintenance • Storage of non-deployed units • Preparation of Proposals for hardware/software upgrades Deliverables will be individual SIL CT Special Test Equipment (STE) hardware sets loaded with government furnished software. SIL CT STEs will be produced in accordance with government provided drawings and wiring diagrams and will comply with acceptance testing procedures with results provided to the government. The contractor will be required to update a government-furnished SIL CT Users Manual to keep it current with the SIL CTs REQUIREMENTS - Demonstrated past experience in the design, manufacture and test of store and platform simulator hardware - Must have all necessary facilities to test and verify compliance of manufactured SIL CT with SIL CT Hardware/Software Specifications - Must currently have or be able to establish Associate Contractor Agreements or other applicable proprietary information agreements with developers of both the USS and UPS software 2. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) SUBMISSION. This is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources and not a request for proposals. There will be no award based on the information submitted and the USG will not pay preparation costs. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate their size, particularly if they are a small disadvantaged business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, a woman-owned business, a service disabled veteran-owned small business, a HUB zone small business concern, and should also indicate if the firm is foreign-owned. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334113, Computer Terminal Manufacturing applies to this acquisition with a size standard of 1,000 employees. 3. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for Small Businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The clause reads, in part, as follows: "Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)...(b) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for - (1) Services (except construction). At leaset 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. (2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmaunfacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials...Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR Clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. Additionally, AFMCFARS clause 5352.219-9001, "Use of Joint Ventures in Meeting the Limitations on Subcontracting Requirement (Nov 2007)" is planned for inclusion in the pending solicitation. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. In accordance with AFFARS Clause 5352.201-9101, the Ombudsman for ASC is Howard E. Marks Jr., Chief, Acquisition Center of Excellence, Aeronautical Systems Center, 1755 11th St, Bldg 570, Room 101, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404. Howard.Marks@wpafb.af.mil Voice Number: 937.255.8642 (DSN 785.8642) Fax Number: 937.656.7193 (DSN 986.7193). Technical questions should be directed to 2d Lt Brianne Washington, 937.255.2933, email: Brianne.Washington@wpafb.af.mil. Non-technical and/or contractual questions should be directed to Lana Schneider, 937.656.4446 and Kristina Hansman, 937.904.5840. 4. Interested sources must respond with a complete capability/qualification package describing their technical expertise and experience, personnel and facilities. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. The response should identify key technical risks, issues, and any partnering arrangements that may be contemplated. All parties are asked to provide a telephone number, an e-mail address, and a facsimile number in their response. Information marked "Proprietary" will be protected and will not be divulged unless mandated by existing laws. Information responses should be sent not later than (15) fifteen days from the publication of this notice. Responses must be limited to ten 8.5 x 11 pages in length (Times New Roman 12 pitch font). The response cover page is not included in the ten page count, but each page after the cover counts. Any pages beyond the cover and ten page limit will not be considered. 5. Responses may be received via soft/hardcopy. Hard copies should be sent to ASC/641AESS/SYKA, 2725 C Street, Bldg 553, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7424. Soft copies should be sent to Lana Schneider, Lana.Schneider@wpafb.af.mil. (see Note 22 - Capabilities Statements Only)
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