SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Airdrop Cargo Parachute Release
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332510
— Hardware Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PK - WPAFB (includes PZ, WL, WW, WI, WN, WK, LP, WF, WK), 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, 45433-7218, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7218
- Solicitation Number
- FA8629-18-R-5025
- Archive Date
- 5/25/2018
- Point of Contact
- Amber A. Taylor, Phone: 9376568463, Christopher M. Hinders, Phone: 9376568201
- E-Mail Address
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amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil, Christopher.Hinders.1@us.af.mil
(amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil, Christopher.Hinders.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- GUARDIAN ANGEL (GA) Airdrop Cargo Parachute Release (ACPR) FA8629-18-R-5025 Source Sought Synopsis/Request for Information 1, NOTICE This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting. 2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Battlefield Airmen (BA) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing an improved ACPR solution that is more capable and reliable than currently fielded systems. The ACPR is a rigged, and attached piece of equipment between an airdrop rigged item and the cargo parachute system. The type of airdrop item could be a small door bundle, Container Delivery System (CDS) bundle, Container Ramp Load (CRL) bundle, or rigged land/water vehicle attached to a Type 5, or Combat Expendable Platform (CEP) with plywood/honeycomb. 3. CAPABILITY GAP Current cargo parachute releases are not always reliable when releasing the parachute in varied wind conditions, due to angle of landing, or descent rate when landing. The failure of an ACPR to correctly activate can negatively impact rescue airdrop operations, and delivery of vital equipment to a rescue team during airdrop delivery operations 4. INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS Interested parties who desire to participate in this SSS/RFI are encouraged to submit responses that demonstrate they presently have the technology and qualifications to provide the system described above. Responses shall include the following information and address the topics below: a. Respondent Data: Company/Institute Name Address Point of Contact (to include phone number and email address) CAGE Code Web Page URL Pursuant to NAICS Code 332510, Hardware Manufacturing, (size standard 750) state whether the company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (Yes/No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified SBA Certification Date: ____________ SBA Graduation Date: ______________ State whether the company is domestically or foreign-owned (if foreign, indicate the country of ownership). State whether the respondent is interested in being a prime or subcontractor for this requirement. b. Describe the capability of your product or products to meet the desired capabilities listed below. If you are proposing a development to integrate existing or new subsystems, clearly describe your approach. Definitions: (T) = Threshold performance value (required to be met initially by selected object fielded). (O) = Objective performance value (desired final equipment performance parameters if technically feasible and determined to be cost effective). • ACPR must be compatible and integrate with standard airdrop cargo parachute rigging procedures. • ACPR shall function without degradation during parachute releases on land or open water in wind conditions at or below 25kts (T) 35 Kts (O). • ACPR must operate with several different cargo parachute systems (T-10/11, G-8, G-11, G-12, RA-1 Intruder) Combat Expendable Platforms (CEP), and Type 5 pallets (T=O). • 6ACPR shall be reusable (after servicing) for additional airdrops without operational degradation (T=O). • ACPR must be capable of carrying cargo bundle weights ranging from 250lbs to 5,000lbs (T) 50lbs to 10,000lbs (O). • Weight of actual ACPR shall not exceed 20lbs (T) 10lbs (O). • ACPR shall be able to withstand exposure without degradation to unpressurized airdrop altitudes up to 25,000ft MSL (T=O). • ACPR must be able to withstand a single airdrop, followed by subsequent maintenance and servicing for reuse (T=O). • ACPR must meet MILSTD for maritime environment use (T=O). • ACPR must be safe to operate (with training) for GA support personnel (T=O). • ACPR must function without degradation in conditions of up to 100% humidity, heavy rain, and open ocean saltwater/sea spray exposure (T=O). • ACPR must meet MILSTD for EMI certification, and not interfere with the operation of GA equipment, airdrop aircraft, or communications devices during its use (T=O). • ACPR must function without degradation when exposed during exit from airdrop aircraft in speed range of 80-160kts (T=O). • ACPR must function in temperature ranges from minus (-) 20°F to 130°F (T=O). • ACPR must not interfere with operation of any GA weapons or communications devices during inflight phase of airdrop, or during descent under canopy when conducting combo-drop aerial insertions (T=O). • If a battery is used, ACPR must use a common battery that is readily available thru commercial procurement, or DOD supply chain sources (T=O). c. Based on your most-likely design, describe how the proposed system would be maintained (assume 2-level maintenance, with the units providing basic O-level maintenance, and either the contractor or depot providing all higher-level maintenance). d. Rough cost estimate (i.e. rough order of magnitude (ROM)) based on an optimum or varied pricing quantities (this is for Government budget planning purposes, and will not be considered a bid or binding in any manner). If development and/or integration is required to meet the system requirements in 4.b above, the Government also needs an estimate of the development cost based on complexity (for planning purposes only). If preferred, respondents may make this response verbally instead of in a formal written response. e. Indicate whether the company is currently performing this type of work/whether the capability can be obtained under an existing Government contract. Provide the contract number(s) and Government points of contact accordingly. f. Describe any possible product improvements that could be made, or are planned for the future. g. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would be achieved in the event the Government sets this requirement aside for small business. Include specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage. 5. RESPONSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: a. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification in order to fully understand a company's response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government's understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company's understanding of the Government's requirements. b. Responses shall not exceed 15 pages (including cover page). Include technical and descriptive text and photographs/illustrations to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned. c. Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary data with the appropriate markings. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. Any material that is not marked will be considered publicly-releasable. d. When submitting a response, please be aware that the Air Force workforce is supplemented by contracted support personnel. Any proprietary data submitted may be handled by contract support services personnel who have signed the same Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). e. Broad industry participation for this RFI is encouraged. U.S. and non-U.S. firms are permitted to respond. f. Please note that prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract; the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company's capabilities, should be included in the company's NAICS code listing in SAM. To learn more about this SAM requirement and how to register, please visit the SAM website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM g. Responses are due electronically by 3:00PM Eastern time on 10 May 2018 via email to: Contracting: Amber Taylor AFLCMC/WISK (937) 656-8463 Contracting Officer Amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil and Christopher Hinders AFLCMC/WISK (937) 656-8201 Contracting Officer Christopher.Hinders.1@us.af.mil Programmatic: Brad Kenney AFLCMC/WISN (937) 656-8131 Requirements Manager Bradford.kenney.1.ctr@us.af.mil h. This notice may be updated as additional information becomes available. Please check the FBO site for updates to this announcement. For more information on this RFI, please contact the Contracting points of contact identified above. E-mail communication is preferred.
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