SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Radio Repair
- Notice Date
- 11/14/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811213
— Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- 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
- fa852417r0005
- Archive Date
- 11/29/2017
- Point of Contact
- Curtis Blake Stoner, Phone: 478-926-0153
- E-Mail Address
-
curtis.stoner@us.af.mil
(curtis.stoner@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information Radios applicable to TH-1H Helicopter The Government is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the Tuner, Radio Frequency, P/N 153-040047-01, NSN 5821-01-474-2547HL, Control, Radio Set, P/N, 31300-0201-1200, NSN 5821-01-474-2548HL, Transceiver, P/N, 400-015525-0501, NSN 5821-01-474-2550HL, Receiver, Radio, Control, Direction, P/N, 400-047552-0100, NSN 5826-01-552-8996HL, Receiver, Radio Navigation, P/N 066-1105-00, NSN 5826-01-552-8996HL, Audio Controller, P/N N301A-067, NSN 5895-20-004-4014HL, Alarm-Monitor, P/N 611, NSN 6340-01-553-3324HL, Applicable to the TH-1H Helicopter. NSNs Part Number Noun 5821-01-474-2547HL 153-040047-01 Cobham Tuner, Radio Frequency 5821-01-474-2548HL 31300-0201-1200 Cobham Control, Radio Set 5821-01-474-2550HL 400-015525-0501 Cobham Transceiver 5821-01-552-8993HL 400-015525-0101 Cobham Receiver, Radio 5826-01-552-8996HL 400-047552-0100 Chelton Control, Direction 5826-01-553-2003HL 066-1105-00 Cobham Receiver, Radio Navigation 5895-20-004-4014HL N301A-067 National Airborne Technologies (NAT) Audio Controller 6340-01-553-3324HL 611 NAT Alarm-Monitor These components have Repair Method Code (RMC)/Repair Method Suffix Code (RMSC) Codes listed below: RMC R3: Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual repairr. RMSC Z: This part is commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. The avionics package consists of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items. The repair of the items listed, which are all used on the TH-1H Helicopter, is Cobham Management Services, Inc. Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. (NAT) and Chelton are currently divisions of Cobham Inc. 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. Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research in an effort to overcome barriers to competition. (End of Provision) INSTRUCTIONS: The document(s) below contain a description of the TH-1H Helicopter Radios requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. 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.) Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO. PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION This requirement supports the TH-1H. The TH-1H is a refurbished Bell UH-1H helicopter with an installed Huey II kit, which includes a more powerful engine, new dynamic components, a new nose and tail boom. The cockpit and mission equipment upgrades include a digital cockpit, and crashworthy seats. These modifications transform a legacy aircraft into a state-of-the-art training platform compatible with future operational aircraft. This undergraduate training platform develops multiple pilot skills and transitions those skills faster across multiple aircraft. The TH-1H's advanced electronics provide expanded training opportunities and improved operational capabilities by upgrading the engine, transmission and rotor system. It has multi-function displays allowing for future upgrades and provides new aircrews with a seamless transition from the TH-1H to a follow-on rotary wing aircraft such as the CV-22 and the Combat Search and Rescue-X helicopters. The Cobham Radio Frequency (RF) Tuner, FC-5000, 153-040047-01, is used in the Wulfsberg Flexcomm II/RT-5000 Wideband Radio. The Flexcomm II Radio supports all channel frequencies from 29.7 MHz to 960 MHz, including Associated Police Communications Officers (APCO) P-25 compliant digital, analog, trunking and encryption standards for rotor and fixed wing aircraft used by law enforcement, fire control, medical evacuation, search and rescue, oil exploration, electronic news gathering and military applications. Cobham's RF Tuner is used to match the fixed impedance of the Flexcomm Transceiver with the mismatched load impedance of the AT-5000 antenna. The Cobham Control, Radio Set, C-5000 Communication Management Controller (CMC), 31300-0201-1200, is a microprocessor based control head that controls the RT-5000 Transceiver. It is located on the center console and has a 2 line display with 20 characters per line. The C-5000 can control two radios and has a Night Vision compatible display. 33 The Cobham Transceiver, 400-015525-0501, is a Very High Frequency (VHF) Amplitude Modulation (AM) Transceiver that operates over 117.975 to 137 MHz at 15 Watts (W) with a 121.5 MHz Guard Receiver. The Cobham radios are tactical and enable users to talk on law enforcement, military, medical, marine, Search and Rescue and Public Service frequencies. FAA has provided Cobham with Parts Repair Approval (PMA) Certification for this Transceiver. The Cobham Receiver, Radio, 400-015525-0101, is a VHF Frequency Modulation (FM) Transceiver that operates over 29.7 to 88 MHz at 10W. This Radio is also PMA certified. The Cobham Receiver, Radio Navigation, 066-1105-00, is a Chelton Automatic Direction Finder (ADF). It is designed to provide ADF navigation reception from non-directional beacons and commercial AM broadcast stations. Through microprocessor controlled signal processing and a self-calibration routine, the ADF system ensures the accuracy of the displayed information. It is FAA certified to Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-41d. The Chelton Control, Direction, 400-047552-0100, also shown in the picture above, controls the ADF Receiver. The unit on the TH-1H is night vision compatible, includes a volume control and a 28V backlight. It is FAA certified to TSO C-113. The NAT Audio Controller, N301A-067, is an Audio Controller that is compatible with military and civilian aviation headsets. The N301A controls the audio from multiple receivers and allows transmission of the mic audio to a selected transmitter. Intercom operation is also provided. It is FAA certified to TSO C-50c. The NAT Alarm Monitor, 611, is a multi-channel digital storage/playback unit designed to provide supplemental warning tones and/or voice messages to the cockpit and cabin. It is also FAA certified to TSO C-50c, Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) DO-214 and RTCA DO-160C. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Tuner, Radio Frequency, P/N 153-040047-01, NSN 5821-01-474-2547HL, Control, Radio Set, P/N, 31300-0201-1200, NSN 5821-01-474-2548HL, Transceiver, P/N, 400-015525-0501, NSN 5821-01-474-2550HL, Receiver, Radio, Control, Direction, P/N, 400-047552-0100, NSN 5826-01-552-8996HL, Receiver, Radio Navigation, P/N 066-1105-00, NSN 5826-01-552-8996HL, Audio Controller, P/N N301A-067, NSN 5895-20-004-4014HL, Alarm-Monitor, P/N 611, NSN 6340-01-553-3324HL, Applicable to the TH-1H Helicopter. 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: · Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: NAICS Code 811213 - Communication equipment repair and maintenance services. 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) •· Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No) •· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). This market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the USG. The USG will not reimburse any respondent for any effort or information submitted in response to this sources sought. All information submitted will be considered proprietary and will not be released outside the USG. Written responses via e-mails, must be received no later than close of business 29 November 2016. Please e-mail your response to micah.tapp@us.af.mil Questions relative to this announcement shall be addressed to the Government Logistic Manager, Mr. Micah Tapp (478) 222-0826 or at e-mail micah.tapp@us.af.mil Part II. Capability Survey Questions •1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. 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 experience in repair the Part Number/NSN listed above that make up the Tuner, Radio Frequency, Control, Radio Set, Transceiver, Receiver, Radio, Control, Direction, Receiver, Radio Navigation, Audio Controller, and Alarm-Monitor. •4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items. •5. What is your company's current maximum repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. •6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). •a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent). •7. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment. •8. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders. •9. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters by providing the following information on the same or similar items: •a) Contract Number •b) Procuring Agency •c) Contract Value •d) Number of assets shipped •10. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review. •11. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures. •12. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems? •13. Discuss your process for addressing any form, fit, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort •14. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer. •15. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. •a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections. • i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort. • ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort. •1. NDI/T. •2. Destructive testing/inspection. •16. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. •17. If the item cannot be repair in total, state what your organization can repair. •18. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort. 20. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present. •19. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? •20. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? •21. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. •22. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. •23. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.
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