MODIFICATION
58 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
- Notice Date
- 10/15/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK), 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA862815CB52RADAR_VERSION2
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2014
- Point of Contact
- Maria Cassidy, Phone: 9377137592, Joseph P. Moore, Phone: 937-713-7595
- E-Mail Address
-
Maria.Cassidy@us.af.mil, Joseph.Moore.30@us.af.mil
(Maria.Cassidy@us.af.mil, Joseph.Moore.30@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Fighter-Bomber Directorate, Development and Integration Division (B-52) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio 1.0 Description 1.1 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), in support of the Development and Integration Division (B-52), is seeking technical, performance and cost information from prospective radar suppliers about their candidate radar systems to replace the current B-52H AN/APQ-166 strategic radar. The Government will use this information to support a formal analysis of alternatives (AoA) for the B-52 radar modernization program (RMP), to include cost estimation. 1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. 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 interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 2.0 Background 2.1 The overall AoA objective is to inform decision makers about the cost-effectiveness, risk, and military worth of RMP alternatives in the 2020 and beyond timeframe. The specific objectives of the AoA are to: •· Analyze how the reliability of each alternative will impact operational effectiveness. •· Analyze how the capabilities of each alternative impact operational effectiveness. •· Analyze and characterize the potential radar-replacement alternatives to enable decision makers to determine the best approach and strategy forward for the acquisition program and to understand the pros and cons of each alternative. •· Provide an understanding of which alternatives can satisfactorily provide the required baseline functions of the AN/APQ-166 and are otherwise satisfactory for additional consideration based on potential integration risk. •· Provide an understanding of which of the above alternatives also provide the required additional capabilities identified in gap analysis. •· Identify the integration risks of each alternative. •· Complete a draft Capabilities Development Document (CDD) to be an input to the post-Milestone A Request for Proposal (RFP) supporting the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase. •· Develop Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE's) for each alternative, including labor and material charges at the Line-Replaceable-Unit (LRU) level. The AN/APQ-166 radar system currently installed on the B-52H fleet was originally fielded in the 1950s, last upgraded to its present configuration in the early 1980s, and is approaching the end of its useful life. The RMP will replace the AN/APQ-166 radar installed on the B-52H with a fully supportable system that maintains all current B-52H mission functions, incorporates the additional capabilities of ground moving target indicator/moving target track, surface target search/surface target track and electronic protection, and provide a growth path for new and enhanced capabilities. Current B-52H radar mission tasks include: •· Conduct air-to-air situation awareness (radar trail, formation station keeping, tanker rendezvous, etc.) •· Maintain terrain avoidance during low-level flight •· Conduct weather avoidance maneuvering •· Conduct navigation in conventional and nuclear environments •· Conduct targeting in conventional and nuclear environments •· Conduct bomb damage assessments 2.2 Planned Production: A total of 76 aircraft would require retrofit with the new radar system, along with spares. Trainer upgrades are yet to be defined. 2.3 Delivery Period: Initial production kit deliveries will take place around FY22 and continue until all aircraft are retrofitted. 2.4 Limitations: Between 17 and 24 aircraft may be retrofitted in any given year. 2.5 For B-52H classification issues, please consult the B-52H Weapon System Master Security Classification Guide, 2 September 2008. For a copy of the guide please contact: B-52 System Program Office AFLCMC/WWVO Attn: Security Manager 3001 Staff Drive STE 2AG1-91A Tinker AFB OK 73145-3021 B-52 Security Manager Email: ocalc.gkd.workflow@us.af.mil B-52 Security Manager Name: Rita Johnson (405) 734-7158 3.0 Requested Information 3.1 Responders shall provide the following performance information on their prospective radar system(s): (See embedded spreadsheet, double-click to open) 3.2 The following information is also requested in order to facilitate the cost analysis of alternatives: •· Which system(s) currently in inventory and/or production are most equivalent or analogous to a candidate B-52H radar? For equivalent systems: •· Provide a description of each major (sub)component as well as National Stock Number (NSN). •· Provide historical catalogue average unit prices, stepladder and/or quantity discounted prices. •· Characterize contractor logistics or third-party logistics services currently offered, along with catalogue prices (total system and by LRU). •· Describe the standard warranty as well as extended-warranty options. •· Describe the off-the-shelf availability of all (sub)components. Also describe non-off-the-shelf items as well as the types of non-recurring costs that may apply for each procurement. •· For analogous components/systems currently under development: •· Explain whether (sub)components anticipated will be predominantly available as off-the-shelf items or if significant research, development, and production costs associated with the tailoring of each system will arise. Elaborate, including anticipated schedule for development hardware availability. •· Explain the differentiating characteristics between the existing B-52H AN/APQ-166 strategic radar logistics paradigm (2-level LRU maintenance) with that of future systems. 3.3 Responders may submit additional information such as graphs, pictures, videos, reports or other data. 4.0 Responses 4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. 4.2 White papers in Microsoft Word for Office 2010-compatible format are due no later than 30 October 2014, 1400 EDT. Responses shall be submitted to: AFLCMC/WWB Attn: Mr. Joe Moore Area B, Bldg 553 2725 C Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7424 Please include two complete, hard-copies of the response, along with one soft copy on CD or DVD. Proprietary information, if any, should be kept to a minimum, and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information as much as practicable. Be advised that no submissions will be returned. If any Responder does not currently have a Proprietary Data Protection Agreement (PDPA) that would permit the AFLCMC/WWB support contractors listed below to review and evaluate white papers submitted in response to this RFI, the Responder is requested to sign PDPAs with these support contractors for this purpose. The following is a list of support-contractor points of contact who will review the responses. MCR LLC, Larry Cooper, 937-713-7579, larry.cooper.8.ctr@us.af.mil MCR LLC, Greg Spahr, 937-713-7561, gregory.spahr.ctr@us.af.mil TetraTech AMT, Dave Wiley, 937-713-7564, david.wiley.6.ctr@us.af.mil TetraTech AMT, Walter Whitaker, 937-713-7560, walter.whitaker.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Anthony T. Parlati, 757-764-3288, anthony.parlati.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Thomas McCauley, 937-259-2550, thomas.mccauley.5.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Andrej Ciric, 757-225-7370, andrej.ciric.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Steve Szymanski, 937-904-4424, steven.szymanski.3.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Paul Thomasson, 757-225-7370, paul.thomasson.ctr@us.af.mil Booz Allen Hamilton, Wesley Ehninger, 937-904-5604, wesley.ehninger.ctr@us.af.mil Campaign Consultants, David Thompson, 937-904-7060, david.thompson.70.ctr@us.af.mil Leidos, Paul Hannen, 937-431-4304, paul.j.hannen@leidos.com Leidos, Mike Sutton, 937-904-7048, michael.sutton.8.ctr@us.af.mil 4.3. Section 1 of the white paper shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum: 4.3.1. Name, mailing address, overnight-delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, and e-mail of designated points of contact. 4.3.2. Either 1) copies of executed non-disclosure agreements (NDA's) with the contractors supporting AFLCMC/WWB (as identified above) or 2) a statement that the Responder will not allow the Government to release its proprietary data to the Government-support contractors. In the absence of either of the aforementioned, the Government will assume that the Responder does NOT agree to the release of its submission to Government-support contractors. 4.3.3. Section 1 does not count against the page limitation noted in paragraph 4.4 below. 4.4 Section 2 of the white paper shall answer the issues addressed in Section 3 of this RFI and shall be limited to 30 pages. 4.5 All classified information delivered is required to be in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD 5220-22-M requirements. 5.0 Industry Discussions AFLCMC representatives may or may not choose to meet with responders. Such discussions would be intended only to obtain further clarification of responses provided. An industry day is anticipated to be held after the response period. Details (date, location, visit requirements, etc.,) will be provided to responders at least two weeks prior. 6.0 Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Joe Moore, joseph.moore.30@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. 7.0 Summary THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY, solely to gather technical and performance information. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Primary Point of Contact.: Maria Cassidy, Buyer Maria.Cassidy@us.af.mil Phone: 9377137592 Secondary Point of Contact: Joseph P. Moore, Contracting Officer Joseph.Moore.30@us.af.mil Phone: 937-713-7595 Contracting Office Address: 2275 D Street Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7218 United States
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