SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- U-2 Avionics Bus Control Display Unit Request for Information
- Notice Date
- 7/8/2022 7:22:31 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- FA8528 AFLCMC WIKA U2 ROBINS AFB GA 31098-1670 USA
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1670
- Solicitation Number
- FA8528-23-R-BCDU
- Response Due
- 8/8/2022 2:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Hillary Souther, Phone: 478-222-5125
- E-Mail Address
-
hillary.souther@us.af.mil
(hillary.souther@us.af.mil)
- Description
- Request for Information FA8528-23-R-BCDU for U-2 Avionics Support and Sustainment� Purpose/Description The Government anticipates soliciting a Support and Sustainment 5 year Contract from a sole source for the operation, maintenance and repair of the U-2 Avionics, Bus Control Display Unit (BCDU). The work is currently being performed by Northrop Grumman System Corporation, Cage: 28815 under current contract FA8528-19-C-0037. The Air Force requires long-term support and sustainment of the Bus Control display Unit (BCDU), which provides Backup Bus Control capability for the NAV bus in the event the AVP fails as well as other DoD implementing directives. Air Combat Command A5 requirements, provides for an over-arching sustainment program for the U-2. The Contract Logistics Support (CLS) includes engineering support, the repair of spare assets, resolution of system failures and issues to ensure availability, reliability, and maintainability of the fielded equipment and software. This effort requires Depot Level Support Teams (DLSTs) to support the following sustainment activities: mission software updates, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) engineering, engineering change proposals, configuration management (hardware and software),� data management, technical data (such as technical manuals and reports), development and maintenance, in-plant Specialized Repair Activity and sparing, technical and engineering actions for calibrating the BCDU, resolving system failures/issues in a timely manner, and planning/preparation/implementation of system sustainment improvements.. The purpose of this request is to conduct Market Research activity to gather information on whether any additional sources are capable of meeting this requirement. Requested Information: Please provide responses to the following:� Does your company possess the necessary drawings, data, and other information required to support and sustainment of the U-2 Avionics, Bus Control Display Unit and associated components? If yes, please provide supporting rationale and documentation. If no, how will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc? Do you have infrastructure to support the production and sustainment of the U-2 Bus Control Display Unit? If yes, please provide supporting rationale and documentation. Do you have the capability to reverse engineer the U-2 Bus Control Display Unit and related components/infrastructure in order to support the sustainment and production of the U-2 Bus Control Display Unit and associated components? Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners. The Government intended North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330. The size standard for this NAICS Code is $41.5M. Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: Email Address: Web Page URL: NAICS Code: Based on the Government proposed 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). Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EST on 8 Aug 2022 and must be sent electronically to Hillary Souther, Contracting Officer, hillary.souther@us.af.mil.
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- SN06383285-F 20220710/220708230109 (samdaily.us)
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