SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- ALE-47 Control Display Unit (CDU) Memory Deficiency Redesign
- 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_Control_Display_Unit_Memory_Deficiency_Redesign
- Archive Date
- 6/23/2015
- Point of Contact
- Brian K. Brown, Phone: 4789267487
- 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 Control Display Unit (CDU) Memory Deficiency Redesign (NSN 5865-01-380-8046) CAUTION: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for redesign of one or more Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System Cockpit Display Unit (CDU) 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 CDU 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 redesign of one or more Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System CDU, NSN 5865-01-380-8046. This is engineering services task. Our acquisition strategy is a two year contract to deliver prototype CCA(s) for the resolution of the ALE-47 CDU Memory Deficiency. The CDU's memory is currently based on UVPROM chips and does not permit for ease of software updates, limiting sustainment management. The ALE-47 CDU is one of several components of the ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser System used for self-protection via dispensing of chaff and flares. The CDU provides the user control and power management of the system. The Government has unlimited data rights and currently maintains the software and manages obsolescence issues as part of the Air Force 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 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 redesign circuit card assembly. 5) 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) 6) Describe the Government Furnished Equipment and Data you anticipate needing from the Government.
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