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28 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION-MARKET RESEARCH IN CONNECTION WITH PR FOR REPAIR OF T56 2ND STG TURBINE VANES SOL F41608-99-R-49053 DUE 121698 POC Wanda King /SA-ALC/LPKBC/210-925-4607 email: wking@lpgate1.kelly.af.mil WEB: SA-ALC, Kelly AFB RFI -- Sources Sought Page, http://www.kelly-afb.org/links/proc/rfi/rfi_index.html. E-MAIL: Send E-Mail to the POC, wking@lpgate1.kelly.af.mil. Statement of Objectives/Qualification Requirements NSN Part Number 2840-01-253-9193RW 23031736 & 23031738 2840-01-066-8071RW 6896017 2840-00-225-0952RW 6847347 2840-00-909-1365RW 6848799 I. Objective and Justification. A. Criticality: Subject item is used on C130 aircraft primary propulsion engine, Allison T56-A15. Critical item because repair of this part requires specialized techique and failure of the part can cause unsafe engine operation. B. Repair: Repair will restore parts to serviceable condition. Final acceptance inspec- tion will be in accordance with visual, dimensional and nondestruc- tive testing as per Air Force Technical Order 2J-T56-53. Considered complex due to following materials or repair processes: 1. Part re- quires use of specialized repair processes not limited to machining, diffusion, AEP-32 coating, metal spray and FPI inspection. 2. Diffusion bonding/healing process shall be limited to cracks in the inner and outer band; requires expertise in repair of special material, CRES EMS 73657 (Inco 738); and this process is beyond the normal scope of repair in Air Force Technical Orders. 3. Part requires sophisticated/rigorous quality assurance controls of raw materials, repair techniques, and inspection processes, to guarantee satusfac- tory production of acceptable,safe items. Solicitatation/contract for this item requires contractor to meet or exceed the quality assurance requirements of ISO 9002 or MIL-I-45208A and paragraphs 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2, MIL-Q-9858A. C. Risk: Due to criticality/complexity pre-award qualification is required to reduce risk of a part being re- paired that does not meet drawing and functional requirements. Demonstration of repair capability must be done at pre-award to mini- mize risk to mission support that could be caused by a first time pro- ducer underestimating the complexity described above. II. Data/ Documentation Reqmts: All contractors seeking approval must submit the following. A. Allison drawing 23031736, 23031738, 6847347, 6848799, and 6896017, latest revisions and all required sub-tier drwings and specifications. Written verification from a De- fense Contract Management Area Operations (DCMAO) or another Government representative that the prospective source possesses all required data will suffice; verification will be submitted with list of all required data and revision of data in contractor's possession. B. Documentation verifying potential source has a quality assurance program that meets/exceeds reqmts of MIL-I-45208A and paragraphs 5.1,5.2,6.1, and 6.2 of MIL-Q-985A. If such documentation was pro- vided to SA-ALC/Kelly AFB previously, proof of such will suffice. C. Identify all processes/inspections which will be performed by sub- vendors. Identify vendors and submit proof of their capabilities to per- form the processes/inspections indicated. In event, subvendors pro- vide same service to prime engine manufacturer, provide copies of appropriate documents or DCMAO for verification. Failure to do so could delay processing of source approval request. III. Substantiation of Repair Capability. A. Offerors requesting approval on basis of previous repair of production qtys of same part for OEM, agency of Department of Defense, or under FAA certification must submit the following: 1. Evidence or certification that contractor was responsible for entire repair of the item i.e. OEM did not add value to the item. Actual process sheets used to repair the item must be submitted for this purpose. 2. Evidence item was produced in production qtys and items meet all reqmts and were acceptable to customer. 3. Evidence repair was recent i.e. there have not been significant changes to the drawing since last repairing the item. B. Offerors requesting approval on basis of previous repair of production qtys of similar aerospace part for the OEM, an agency of Dept of Defense, or under FAA certifica- tion must submit the following additional documentation/certification: 1. Drawing(s) of similar part(s) 2. Specifications identified on similar part(s) if different than those required by para II.A of this qualification reqmt. 3. Evidence to support similarity to include, a. Comparison of repair/inspection processes to show that similar part includes full scope of processes required to repair subject item and processes are of equal or greater complexity and/or difficulty. b. Comparison of materials: Material for similar part must have comparable or more difficult repair characteristics. c. Comparison of functions: Provide de- scription of function of similar part. 4. Evidence or certification that contractor was responsible for entire repair of similar item i.e. OEM did not add any value to end item. Submit detailed process sheests used to manufacature similar item(s). 5. Evidence that similar item was pro- duced in production qtys within the last three yrs and the end items meet all reqmts and were acceptable to the customer. 6. Preliminary process traveler/process summary sheet(s) for prospective item. C. Offerors requesting approval on any basis other than III.A or III.B must provide, after confirmation of meeting all reqmts of para II: 1. Three sample parts for evaluation along with the actual process sheets used to manufacture the item. A test report documenting con- formance to all reqmts of the top drawing, sub-tier drawings, and specifications is required. Contractor must certify that sample items were manufacatured by prospective source, utilizing same facilities, manufacturing processes and methods, materials and sub-vendors that will be utilized to produce the item under contract to the Govern- ment. 2. The three samples will be evaluated by the Government or an independeny laboratory to substantiate the prospective source's ability to successfully manufacture the item. Testing shall consist of an inspection of all three samples for conformance to the drawing noted above,including all drawings and specifications listed theron. Any significant nonconformance found on any sample is cause for re- jection. One or more of the samples may be subjected to destructive examination. Anticipate reqmts contract (basic plus 3 yr option yrs) at firm fixed price. Best estimate qty during basic yr is estimated to be 400 and similarly, 400 ea during three subsequent option years. Required monthly delivery qty is 100 per month. Potential sources of repair must provide their monthly capacity and required ramp-up time. Note: Public Law 100-456 was taken into consideration when these Qualification Requirements were written. Hard copy of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) may be requested by contacting Wanda King, 210-925-4607 or email wking@lpgate1. kelly.af.mil. Posted 12/01/98 (D-SN275801). (0335)

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