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J -- DEPOT LEVEL SUPPORT POC For copy, MAIL TO ABOVE ADDRESS include mfg code, For additional information contact Capt Holly M Funk/Lukb/[912]926-7227 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -- SECTION: Procurements, J, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment TITLE: Depot Level Support Alternatives for USAF Special Operations Forces (SOF) Weapon Systems, POC for copy, mail to above address including manufacturers code. For additional information contact CAPT HOLLY M. FUNK (912) 926-7227, hfunk@ pk.af.mil, WR-ALC/LUK, 226 COCHRAN ST, ROBINS, AFB GA 31098-1622. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR AN INDICATION THAT THE AIR FORCE INTENDS TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. THE AIR FORCE WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. the Special Operations Forces (SOF) System Program Office (SPO) at Robins Air Force Base is exploring alternatives to standard Air Force support for SPO Air Force SOF weapon systems. These systems include the following and their associated subsystems. AC/MC-130, MH-53J, and MH- 60G. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek information from contractors with expertise in performing management engineering, supply support, and depot-level maintenance functions. To satisfy this need, innovative approaches are encouraged. Alternatives could include such methods as simply tailoring existing procedures and processes to fit the peculiar small fleet sizes and specialized missions of the SOF, CLS, acombination of CLS and organic support or other forms of government/industry partnerships or virtual depots. Alternatives should satisfy three main objectives: 1. keep the aircraft at the main operating bases for the greatest amount of time; 2. enhance mission capable rates; 3. enhance the capability to execute wartime/contingency taskings. Proposed alternatives shall describe how the transition period from present day support to subsequent operations will provide seamless customer support, provide for surge capability, and will not degrade quality, reliability, or end user mission readiness. Interested sources are invited to respond to the following questions and provide any other comments, concerns, or alternatives they may wish to propose. (1) What issues, waivers or changes to existing Air Force procedures should be considered in order to implement your proposed support alternative(s)? (2) What contract terms would be most appropriate for industry participation if industry participation is included in your alternative? (3) How does the government ensure that your proposed alternative will provide uninterrupted support during transition provide for surge and not degrade quality, reliability or end user mission readiness? (4) Would the Air Force better define workload requirements and performance characteristics by use of a Statement of Work (SOW) or Statement of Objectives(SOO)? Provide a strawman. (5) How would you ensure that only approved parts are used in repair and component configuration control is maintained? (6) What evaluation criteria should the Air Force use in evaluating management production and technical capability for the contractor portion of your alternative? (7) How would you improve the Technical Order system and ensure timely updates? RESPONSES: Interested respondents should send their RFI responses to CAPT HOLLY M. FUNK (912) 926-7227, hfunk@ pk. af.mil, WR-ALC/LUK, 226 COCHRAN ST, ROBINS AFB GA 31098-1622. Include name and company, address, cage code, point of contact, phone and fax numbers, size of business, a statement of domestic or foreign ownership, and a copy of your approved DD 2345-Military Critical Technical Data Agreement and documentation showing capabilities and experience (e.g., brochures, literature, contractual histories). Contractors may obtain a DD Form 2345 certification by contacting Defense Logistics Service Center 1-800-352-3572. Large and small business are encouraged to participate in this survey. It would be helpful to us if you could respond by 17 Mar 97. (0021)

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