SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- ALE-47 Sequencer Memory Deficiency Investigation
- Notice Date
- 5/8/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- 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
- ALE-47_Sequencer
- Archive Date
- 6/23/2015
- Point of Contact
- Brian K. Brown, Phone: 4789264833
- E-Mail Address
-
brian.brown.64@us.af.mil
(brian.brown.64@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ALE-47 Sequencer Memory Deficiency Investigation (NSN 5865-01-451-2868) CAUTION: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development of an Analysis of Alternates for the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System Sequencer for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance is expected to be Secret at this time, but the Government is still in the determination process. Foreign participation is not permitted for this task. 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. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a document containing a description of the Sequencer requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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 to Mr. Brian Brown, brian.brown.64@us.af.mil. REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION We are conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for development of an Alternative of Alternatives (AoA) for the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System Sequencer NSN 5865-01-451-2868. This is engineering services task. Our acquisition strategy is a one year contract to deliver an analysis of alternatives to describe requirements and options for the resolution of the ALE-47 Sequencer Memory Deficiency. The Sequencer's memory is currently above 90% utilization and is limiting future capability management and improvements. The Sequencer also has obsolescence issues which need to be addressed. Users have expressed various areas of altered capability which would require hardware modification or redesign. The AoA will need to address and balance all concerns and recommend a path forward for Program Management and Engineering. The ALE-47 Sequencer is one of several components of the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System used for self-protection via dispensing of chaff and flares. The Sequencer provides the interface between the Programmer, which determines which chaff and flares are to be dispensed, and the dispensers, which contain the dispensable materials. The Government has unlimited data rights, currently maintains the sequencer Operational Flight Program software, and manages obsolescence issues as part of the continued production of the system. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY 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: · 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) · System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) · A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Email responses only, no hard copy or facsimiles please, must be received no later than close of business, 8 June 2015, 1500 EST. Please email your response to Mr. Brian Brown, brian.brown.64@us.af.mil. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Mr. Brian Brown, brian.brown.64@us.af.mil. Part II. Capability Survey Questions General Capability Questions: 1) Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide as may be related to this effort. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2) 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). 3) Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating and reviewing of technical data, engineering drawings, and specifications. 4) Describe your company's capability to develop and define requirements of design alternatives for redesign efforts ranging from replacement LRU to limited circuit card assembly rework. 5) Describe your company's capability to accurately generate cost, schedule and implementation methods for design alternatives for redesign efforts ranging from replacement LRU to limited circuit card assembly rework. 6) What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (AS9100, ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)? 7) Describe the Government Furnished Equipment and Data you anticipate needing from the Government.
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