SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Request for Information (RFI) MACE Subcomponents - RFI Mace Subcomponents
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334417
— Electronic Connector Manufacturing
- 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
- FA8554-17-R-0011
- Point of Contact
- William (Bill) H Downs, Phone: (478) 926-9264
- E-Mail Address
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william.downs.1@us.af.mil
(william.downs.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information (RFI) MACE Subcomponents - MS Word Request for Information (RFI) MACE Subcomponents Request for Information (RFI) MACE Subcomponents CAUTION: The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the manufacture data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to produce the MACE subcomponents. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. The AMC codes for these items are 3P (meaning part must be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer, the data rights are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained), and 3R (meaning part must be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer, the government does not own the data or rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources). The Government does not have access to the data for these items. The sole source contractor for this effort is The Boeing Company. CAGE: 81205. Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. 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. FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for proposal: (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 provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of 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: planning and budgetary forecasting by the government. INSTRUCTIONS: 1.The document(s) below contain a description of the MACE and its subcomponent parts requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their 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.) a.Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 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 the PCO. 5.Please fill out both Part I and II. MACE Subcomponents PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to procure the MACE subcomponents listed below: NSN NounP/N 1095016317275GGElectric ComponentDAF3525A500-005 5935016310630GGDummy Connector PlugDAF3524W024-005 5935016314202GGDummy Connector PlugDAF3524W025-005 5935016314628GGCable AssemblyDAF3524W026-001 6150016310627GGCable AssemblyDAF3524W018-005 6150016310628GGDummy Connector AssemblyDAF3524W016-001 6150016310960GGCable AssemblyDAF3524W017-005 This requirement is for procurement. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four ordering periods). The projected quantities are as follows: NSN Basic QtyOption 1Option 2Option 3Option 4 1095016317275GG35555 5935016310630GG145555 5935016314202GG75555 5935016314628GG75555 6150016310627GG15555 6150016310628GG15555 6150016310960GG15555 The Government's needs for procurement are required in order to support the mission of the MACE. The MACE and its subcomponents are used on the B-2. The MACE provides monitor and control functions for the Carriage and Release Equipment (CARE) and the GBU-57, referred to as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) weapon on the B-2A aircraft. The MACE provides physical support for two Smart Bomb Rack Controllers (SBRC) and an electrical interface between the B-2A aircraft, the SBRCs, the CARE and the MOP). 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: •Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334417Based 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). Email responses must be received no later than close of business 15 Sep 2017. Please email your response to: William Downs -william.downs.1@us.af.mil NOTE: Ensure data is in a readable electronic format. Ensure electronic data can be received through a firewall. Please ensure that your email is received. Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to both of the following POC's: William Downs Contracting Officer Armament and Missiles (AFLCMC/EBK) 235 Byron St, Suite 19A Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670 Comm: 478-926-9264 DSN: 468-9264 william.downs.1@us.af.mil Part II. Capability Survey Questions A.General Capability 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 procuring the Part Numbers/NSNs listed above that make up the MACE. 4.What is your company's current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. 5.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). B.Manufacturing Questions 1.Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacture with regard to the requirements of this effort. 2.Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment 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 3.Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and manufacture processes/procedures with regard to these items. 4.Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems? 5.Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort. 6.Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer. 7.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. 8.How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 9.If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce. 10.State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
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