SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- F108 Ignition Lead NSN 2925-01-418-7618PN PN:9276M37P23
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- #336412
— Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ Tinker AFB, 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015, United States
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- F108Ignition2925-01-418-7618PN
- Archive Date
- 10/10/2017
- Point of Contact
- Kalie R. Lucas, Phone: 4057344634
- E-Mail Address
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kalie.lucas@us.af.mil
(kalie.lucas@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- F108 Ignition Lead (NSN 2925-01-418-7618PN) PN: 9276M37P23 CAUTION: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the F108 ignition lead for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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 F108 ignition lead 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.) 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: Kalie Lucas (405) 734-4634/ kalie.lucas@us.af.mil   F108 Ignition Lead PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the production of F108 ignition lead, NSN 2925-01-418-7618PN for USAF personnel. Our acquisition strategy is a three year requirements contract and will continue through FY20. The projected quantities will be FY18:238, FY19: 220 and FY20: 217. The F108 ignition lead is: 148 inches long X 2 inches wide X 2 inches in height, weighing 5 lbs., material consists of nickel iron core with an outer braid of nickel wire and an inner braid of silver plated copper wire. The function of this item is to connect the spark igniters to the output connectors of the ignition exciters. A drawing package is not available through the USAF and must be acquired from the OEM: Unison LLC Cage code 59501   CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY F108 Ignition Lead As a small or large business, do you believe conditions exist for a small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-3(a) for any portion of the requirement described above? If yes, please indicate which portion of the requirement and the most appropriate NAICS code for each portion. Of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be small business set-aside, are you most interested in performing as a prime contractor or subcontractor for the requirement described above and indicate whether you would qualify as a small or large business under the NAICS code you believe is most appropriate? If you are a small business, of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside, are you capable of performing at least 50% of the work, in order to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, specifically 52.219-14(c)(1), "At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern." If you are a small business interested in performing a portion of the requirement as a set- aside, provide a brief summary of your company's experience and past performance within the past three years as a prime contractor as it relates to the magnitude of this anticipated requirement and/or the portion of the work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside. If a large business, relative to NAICS Code 336412, submit the reasonable expectation of subcontracting opportunities for small business concern(s) to provide materials, parts and/or services in support of your capabilities to qualification and production of the F108 ignition lead for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Do you have any other thoughts or suggestions on ways to increase small business participation in this requirement? 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: 336412, 1,500 employees 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). Written responses, facsimiles or e-mails welcome, must be received no later than close of business September 25, 2017. Please mail copy of your response to: AFSC/PZAAB (BUYING OFFICE) Attn: Kalie Lucas EMAIL: kalie.lucas@us.af.mil 405-734-4634 Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to: Kalie Lucas (405) 734-4634/ kalie.lucas@us.af.mil   Part II. Capability Survey Questions A.General Capability Questions: 1.Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the 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.What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) 4.Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data. 5.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. 6.Describe your company's capability to obtain or manufacture molds/tooling. Also, provide information on your type of molding process. 7.What is your company's current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. 8.Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement? 9.Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process including inspections. B.Hardware Production Questions: 1.Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of components. C.Commerciality Questions: 1.Are 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. 2.Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. D.Services Questions 1.Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort. 2.Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders. 3.Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items: a)Contract Number b)Procuring Agency c)Contract Value d)Services Provided 4.Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items. 5.Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems? 6.Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort. 7.Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required. 8.How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 9.If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance.
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