Oc-Alc/Dir Of Contracting/Aircraft, 3001 Staff Dr Ste 2ag87a, Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3020

16 -- RFI C/KC-135 MOD INSTALL TINKER AFB POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Dan Gaston/Ladca/[405]739-4447 C/KC-135 Modification Installation Program, Request for Information (RFI). RFI comments are requested for the following questions. Please submit your responses by 24 Jul 98 to Capt Bill Patrick at the following address: OC-ALC/LCPM, Attn: Capt Bill Patrick, 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 28G189,Tinker AFB OK 73145-3019. Response to this Request for Information is voluntary. The C/KC-135 Management Directorate (OC-ALC/LCPM) is interested in obtaining information in anticipation of establishing an aircraft modification line at a contractor facility. Initial aircraft inputs will be focused on Pacer CRAG (Compass, Radar, and GPS), Low-maintenance Battery, and Altitude Alerter installation, but the modification line must be able to accommodate changes or additions of future modifications. In establishing the modification line, OC-ALC/LCPM is most interested in high efficiency of modification installation, best value, experience of personnel (avionics and -135 experience preferred), and strong and flexible management. For purposes of this RFI, Pacer CRAG will be used as the baseline. Technical documentation for Pacer CRAG is available for review by interested parties at OC-ALC. Contact Capt Bill Patrick, (405) 736-5843 or Capt Carlin Heimann, (405) 736-3580. This request for information is for planning purposes only. The information you provide may be used by the USAF to develop programmatic acquisition approaches and strategies. Data obtained from this request will be considered and may be used for advance planning, program phasing, and the definition of tailored requirements. Identification of the contributing companies will not be divulged outside the Government. However, the Government reserves the right to use, in whole or in part, any industry information received as a result of the RFI responses as part of a future acquisition strategy. Your participation in the RFI will not affect your company's position during any solicitation, nor will this information be used as criteria for the prequalification of respondentsfor future solicitations. 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 an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The basic sequence of work tasks is as follows: 1)Accept the aircraft and perform incoming inspections; 2)Prepare the aircraft for modification; 3)Install Pacer CRAG, Battery, and Altitude Alerter per TCTOs and data package; 4)Perform ops/ground checks; 5)Complete necessary inspections required before FCF -- includes all non-Pacer CRAG related aircraft discrepancies which affect safety of flight of FCF effectiveness; 6)Work discrepancies during FCF process; and 7)Prepare aircraft for delivery. We intend to input one aircraft per week, with a total installation time of 5-7 weeks. The production goal is a minimum of 48 aircraft per year to be modified. The following information is requested for the Management area: 1. Briefly explain any current or past avionics modification projects in which your organization has participated. Please highlight C/KC-135 projects. From these projects, describe any lessons learned/best practices which may benefit the C/KC-135 modification process. 2. Describe your rough plan and timeline for setting up the operation. How would you propose to establish your modification procedures for maximum efficiency? 3. What do you anticipate as potential program risks (cost, schedule, etc.)? Please include your rationale and discuss how these risks could be reduced/managed. 4. Please provide a rough order of magnitude for an hourly installation labor rate. 5. Please explain your recommended process and capability to quickly and effectively add additional modification requirements to the mod line. Some of these additional modifications may require you to perform a trial installation/kitproof. How would you incorporate the added requirements of such an installation or kitproof? 6. How willyou recruit personnel to accomplish the installation? If you have personnel in mind, what is the availability and experience? Will these be contract or subcontract personnel? The following information is requested for the logistics area: 7. Describe your plan for handling "over & above" issues, including incidental maintenance. In other words, how will your crews handle maintenance of non-Pacer CRAG items, should the need arise? Do you have experience requisitioning government materials? 8. Keeping in mind that parts and equipment in the Pacer CRAG TCTO will be shipped to you, if the need arises, do you possess the ability or access to locally manufacture common benchstock or consumable parts? 9. Will you have access to the aerospace ground equipment required for this installation? 10. Periodic inspections are required on -135 aircraft. Will you be able to perform these checks at your facility? 11. The approximate dimensions of the -135 aircraft are 136'3" length, 130'10" wing span, and 41'9" height. Using these figures, how many aircraft will your facility hold at a given time? Do you have sufficient associated ramp space? 12. Do you have separate accountability for GFP/GFE? Account for secure storage space for tools, equipment, and technical data. The following information is requested for the contracts area: 13. Please provide a recommended contract type and associated risk. 14. Do you anticipate any associate and/or subcontract relationships being required to execute this installation? 15. Please provide a list of recommended Contract Data Requirements List data items. Following are the minimum capability requirements for the modification installation line. Please comment and add or modify any requirements as necessary. SCOPE: The purpose of this document is to establish an outline of requirements for the provision of adequate contractor facilities and equipment to accomplish the modifications and maintenance specified in TCTOs 1C-135-1433, 1418, and 1509. 1. AIRFIELD REQUIREMENTS: a. Runway: AFMCI 91-101 for C/KC-135 Aircraft b. Runway Lights: AFI 32-1044 and AFMCI 91-101 c. Runway Taxiway: AFI 32-1044 and AFMCI 91-101 d. Parking Ramps: AFMCI 91-101 e. Crash Vehicle/Fire Fighters AFMCI 91-101 2. RAMP WORK POSITIONS: a. Pavement: Medium Load pavement IAW AFM 88-6. b. Ramp area: Ramp area utilized to accomplish outside work requirements must meet the requirements of AFLCR 55-5 and AFM 86-4. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL / STORAGE CAPABILITIES: a. Contractor shall be able to control disposal of chemical waste to prevent environmental pollution. b. Contractor shall have facilities for storage, service, charging, and handling of nickel-cadmium and Sealed Lead Acid (SLAB) batteries. c. Contractor shall comply with DOD 4140.25 -- 450,000 lbs. fuel minimum storage requirements. d. Storage for TCTO material shall be segregated from material designated for other programs. e. Contractor shall maintain a library facility and system to maintain and control current military tech data, drawings, specifications, changes, etc. Contractor shall establish a central library to maintain the latest configuration of all TCTO drawings and make copies as necessary to support installations. f. Contractor shall have capability for inside receiving, storage, and issuing government property. This is not limited to but will include the following: (1) Adequate storage and control of -21 aircraft equipment (2) Adequate receiving and inspection facility (3) Adequate locator system (4) Adequate secure storage (5) Adequate inventory control procedures (6) Proper disposition of excesses 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: a. Contractor shall be able to accomplish rework, testing, and fault isolation of standard wiring on aircraft. b. Contractor shall have experience with C/KC-135 avionics, communications, and instruments such that contractor has the capability for on-aircraft operation, testing, and fault isolation of standard C/KC-135 systems and components. c. Contractor shall be able to adequately control and protect GFE special tools. d. Contractor shall be able to load maximum fuel load, approximately 202,000 lbs. (See T.O. 1-1-3, T.O. 1C-135(K)A-2-2, T.O. 00-25-172, and T.O. 1C-135-2-5-1. e. Contractor shall provide work sites with adequate facilities and equipment to accomplish modification / maintenance specified in TCTO 1C- 135-1433 to include one (1) dedicated aircraft hanger space per site. f. When authorized by the ACO as over & above, Contractor shall accomplish any Safety / Urgent TCTOs issued during the capture of an aircraft and report TCTO compliance IAW appropriate government reporting systems. g. Contractor shall be responsible for supporting functional check flights to include preflight, post-fligt, and preparation for ferry. Government flight crews will perform the FCF. h. Contractor shall correct all safety-of-flight discrepancies. Any discrepancies related to installation of the above listed TCTOs shall be corrected as part of the basic work package. i. Contractor shall conduct an incoming inspection of all aircraft received for modification. This inspection will include inspecting for loose or damaged equipment and foreign object damage. At completion of installation, contractor will inspect and clean all interior and exterior work areas (e.g., remove all filings, chips, loose hardware, and debris; secure and close all doors, access plates, and panels, etc.) ***** Posted 07/07/98. (0188)

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