SOURCES SOUGHT
17 -- Self Propelled Crane Aircraft Maintenance And Positioning Increment
- Notice Date
- 4/30/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- ACC-RSA - (Aviation), ATTN: CCAM, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280
- ZIP Code
- 35898-5280
- Solicitation Number
- W58RGZ-15-R-SCA2
- Response Due
- 5/29/2015
- Archive Date
- 6/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- Fletcher Seldon, 256-842-4660
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-RSA - (Aviation)
(fletcher.a.seldon@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SCAMP INC. II DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Purpose: The Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation - Program Manager, Aviation Systems (PM AS) - Product Manager Aviation Ground Support Equipment (PM AGSE) is conducting Market Research for an Airmobile (internal transport by a CH-47 helicopter), Expeditionary, (used in the recovery of downed aircraft), Aircraft Maintenance Crane. This Request for Information (RFI) is to address requirements and capabilities as outlined in the Capabilities section below. Recognizing that manufactures have been designing and producing a variety of maintenance cranes for years; the Army is issuing this RFI to gather information pertaining to your current business and engineering practices. The US Government is searching for a commercial, non-developmental crane to fulfill our current requirement. Your input is valuable and is very much appreciated. Contract Type: Full and Open; Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ); Best Value to the Government. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code): 333120 Capabilities: SCAMP II; Type II Threshold (T) = minimum requirement; Objective (O) = desired requirement Reach, Lift and Positioning 1.The Type II crane will lift 3000 lbs. (T); 7,500 (O); and raise the top of a UH-60 main rotor head with sling attached to a height of 14 ft. (T); 20 ft. (O); and safely position the load from its point of origin to its maintenance support fixture (T=O). 2.The Type II will be capable of reaching and maneuvering the CH 47 aft rotor blade (360 lbs.) at a height of 21 ft. (T) with blade sling attached.; 25ft. (O); and then safely position the load from its point of origin to its maintenance support fixture (T=O). 3.The Type II will include a capability for simultaneous boom and winch operation, and will include a positive fail safe feature which will prevent dropping of the load when raising and lowering the hook, extending, elevating, or slewing the boom. (T = O) 4.The Type II will have hydraulically, mechanically, or electrically leveling outriggers. (T=O) 5.The Type II will have tip-over prevention to provide the operator with passive indication of impending system overturning moments (T); automatically warn the operator of unsafe system moments, and automatically interrupt lift operations if the load exceeds the rated capacity limitation with respect to the overturning moment (O). Transportability 6.The Type II will be transportable by all modes of military and commercial transportation including highway, rail, marine, and air (T). The Type II must be CH-47 airmobile as an internal load (T) or internal and Helicopter Sling Load (O). Mobility 7.The Type II crane will be self-propelled (i.e., without mobility assistance from a trailer or forklift), able to negotiate primary roads, secondary roads, and trails, i.e. over surfaces ranging from maintained and paved, to dry, unimproved, seldom maintained loose surface roads intended for low density traffic (T=O). 8.The Type II will be able to operate over cross-country terrain, i.e. over terrain not subject to repeated traffic and where no man-made improvements exist (T), doing so at sustained speeds of at least 10 mph (O). POL 9.The Type II cranes shall be compatible with the Army standard fuel (JP8) (and commercial equivalent specification Jet A F-24 IAW ALARACT 113/2013) and other military spec products for oils and lubricants (T). The Type II will be compatible with multi-fuels including JP8, diesel, or diesel alternatives without any special maintenance procedures required to switch between fuel types (O). Fuel Capacity 10.The Type II crane will have sufficient fuel capacity to operate for a minimum of four hours before refueling is required (T=O). Dual Power 11.The Type II will be operable utilizing an on-board diesel engine (T) and by plugging into commonly available AC (Hangar Power 110 VAC - 240 VAC) (contractor to specify electrical power specifications) (O). Control System 12.The Type II crane will include a capability for precision-control. (T=O). Precision-control allows a very slow, constant, continuous, fixed rate of motion of the hoist, boom, and swing functions and should not exceed 5% to 10% of the normal speed. All controls will permit safe, precision control of the load. The Type II boom and hook functions will be controllable via controls located at the operators control station (T), and also via a remote control system capable of being operated from the immediate vicinity of the crane hook (O). Anti-two block 13.The Type II will have a device that automatically prevents the hook from being raised too close to the upper block, thus preventing contact between the hook and block. (T=O) 14.Type II will include driving lights, on/off switchable (T=O), only if able to sustain speeds greater than 10 mph. Night Driving Lights/Work Lights 15.The Type II will include work lights, on/off switchable. The work lights will be self-contained and adjustable, enabling safe lifting operations (T=O). The lights shall be switchable between standard lighting to NVS compatible lighting (O). Keyless Operation 16.Type II cranes will have a keyless operation (electric start) ignition system (T=O). Electronic Technical Manuals 17.The Type II will require Military Electronic Technical Manual (ETM), Operator & Field Maintenance Manual Including RPTSL and Maintenance Allocation Chart IAW MIL-STD-40051-2 and MIL-HDBK-1222. ETM's on CD-ROM/DVD will be delivered with each Type II crane. Commercial Off The Shelf manuals will be required for the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) units. Training 18.The Type II will require the contractor to provide orientation training at their facility. The training shall be an in-depth training event for Product Manager Representatives. The contractor will provide New Equipment training at each major delivery locations. Caution: Responders to this RFI are placed on notice that participation in this survey is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. This RFI is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to award a contract, now or in the future. This is not a request for proposal, and all information submitted in response to this request shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the submitter. Instructions: After reviewing the requirements, if you desire to participate in the RFI, 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 and maintenance cranes market availability. 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. Participants are encouraged to explain in detail any business and engineering practices used to manufacture the cranes. Please provide as much technical specifications as possible. Photographs are also welcome. You are also encouraged to identify potential problem areas and solutions. It is the Government's desire that interested participants provide the production unit cost and part number of the system(s) submitted in their response. The Government desires that responses be submitted via email in an electronic format that is compatible with Microsoft Windows/Office and/or Adobe Acrobat and addresses each of the above characteristics and any other important technical aspects of the product. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED: Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Point of Contact (POC): Phone # for POC: Fax # for POC: E-mail Address: CAGE Code: Web Page URL: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: Based on this NAICS Code, state whether your company is: Large Business (YES/NO) Small Business (YES/NO) Woman Owned Small Business (YES/NO) Small Disadvantaged Business (YES/NO) 8(a) Certified (YES/NO) HUB Zone Certified (YES/NO) Veteran Owned Small Business (YES/NO) Service Disabled Small Business (YES/NO) Central Contractor Registered (YES/NO) A statement as to whether your company's ownership is domestic or foreign (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Please submit electronic response via e-mail no later than close of business 29 May 2015 to Fletcher Seldon at fletcher.a.seldon.civ@mail.mil Questionnaire (Required) 1. Briefly provide a description of your company's current engineering and production capabilities. What is the estimated production lead-time for the first article units? What would be the lead-time for the production units? What is your maximum manufacturing capacity per month? Per year? 2. Explain your company's quality and configuration control program for the manufacture of hardware (e.g. ISO 9000 series). Explain your process for submitting documentation to the Government relative to production process changes and diminishing manufacturing sources that ultimately affect yours and the Government's ability to provide/obtain repair parts needed for sustainment of systems procured. 3. If the system(s) has already been procured by other Government organizations, please provide the contract numbers. 4. Does your company have the capability to add additional production if situations required it. Briefly describe - including; how this would be accomplished, how much additional production, how quickly your company could react, etc. 5. What type of warranties do you provide? 6. Have any of your ground support equipment projects involved OSHA/AFOSH requirements? Provide a brief example. 7. Have any of your maintenance platform projects required verification, fit, and function testing for your customers? For example, have you conducted load-bearing tests, environmental testing, etc.? Briefly describe your testing capabilities. 8. What experience do you have with Government technical manual requirements? Do you accomplish this through your own workforce or is it subcontracted? Explain. 9. Do you provide operation and maintenance manuals with your products? Briefly describe these manuals. 10. Provide information on the quality control and quality assurance processes in your design and manufacturing efforts. 11. Based on your review of the draft purchase description, is there a specific material that may be considered a major, critical contributor to the overall cost of the Aircraft Maintenance Crane? 12. What knowledge or experience do you have in developing a technical data package that complies with Government specifications per DI-SESS-81000? Explain. 13. Where is the candidate crane manufactured? Explain what percentage is made in the USA?
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- Address: ACC-RSA - (Aviation) ATTN: CCAM, Building 5309, Martin Road Redstone Arsenal AL
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
- Zip Code: 35898-5280
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