FLIR Sensor Technical Refresh
Request for Information
ASQ-23 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Sensor Technical Refresh
CAUTION:
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide technical refresh for the B-52 ASQ-23 Forward Looking Infrared Sensor (FLIR) components listed below:
NOUN Forward Looking Infrared Sensor
Input NSN
1280-01-398-3958AY
P/N: 1395AA7001
Output NSN
1280-01-570-1501AY
P/N: 8426367-1
RMC/RMSC Code: R3/R
The ASQ-23, FLIR has a Repair Method Code (RMC/RMSC) of "R3/R". RMC R3: Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. RMC R: The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair this part from additional sources. The OEM for the ASQ-23, FLIR is:
BAE Systems Information and Electro
450 Pulaski Rd
Greenlawn, NY 11740
CAGE Code: 72314
Government can provide sample materials for analysis if needed.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information.
52.215-3-Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997).
(a) 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.
(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research in an effort to overcome barriers to competition.
INSTRUCTIONS:
•1. The documents below contain a description of the ASQ-23 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Sensor Technical Refresh requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability.
•2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
•4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO.
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:
The Government's needs for technical refresh services are required in order to support current operations. The FLIR allows the crew to view real time video in the cockpit and navigation station in dark and adverse condition.
NOUN Forward Looking Infrared Sensor
Input NSN
1280-01-398-3958AY
P/N: 1395AA7001
Output NSN
1280-01-570-1501AY
P/N: 8426367-1
The Government has determined that this system is a military unique item and no commercial item exists that is equivalent in nature.
This requirement is for technical refresh services. Our strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four ordering periods) and will continue through FY22. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) of 9 the first year, then 4 in each subsequent year.
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY
Forward Looking Infrared Sensor (Input NSN: 1280-01-398-3958AY, P/N: 1395AA7001) and (Output NSN: 1280-01-570-1501AY, P/N: 8426367-1)
Part I. Business Information
Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:
· Company/Institute Name:
· Address:
· Point of Contact:
· CAGE Code:
•· Phone Number:
•· E-mail Address:
•· Web Page URL:
•· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
Based on the above 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)
•· Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)
•· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).
RFIs are to be posted for 30 days for efforts greater than $3.0M, 45 days for foreign place of performance, otherwise, 15 days.
Written responses or e-mails please, no facsimiles must be received no later than close of business SB NOTE: Be sure to input a date here IAW the note above. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:
407 SCMS/GUEA
Attn: Matthew Williams
Bldg 300
235 Bryon St., STE 19A
Robins AFB GA 31098-1600
Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Engineer,
Matthew Williams, (478) 222-0310, matthew.williams.69@us.af.mil
Part II. Capability Survey Questions
•A. General Capability Questions:
•1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
•2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).
•3. Describe your company's experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Sensor.
•4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.
•5. What is your company's current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.
•6. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
•a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).
•B. Repair Questions:
•1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.
•2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
•a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.
•3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
•a) Contract Number
•b) Procuring Agency
•c) Contract Value
•d) Number of assets shipped
•4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.
•5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.
•6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
•7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.
•8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.
•9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.
•a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
• i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.
• ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.
•1. NDI/T.
•2. Destructive testing/inspection.
•10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
•11. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.
•12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.
•C. Commerciality Questions:
•1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?
•2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?
•3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
•4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.
•D. Manufacturing Questions
•1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing with regard to the requirements of this effort.
•2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying manufacturing procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
•3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
•a) Contract Number
•b) Procuring Agency
•c) Contract Value
•d) Number of assets shipped
•4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.
•5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.
•6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
•7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
•8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer.
•9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.
•a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
• i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.
• ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.
•1. NDI/T.
•2. Destructive testing/inspection.
•10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
•11. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.
•12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.
•E. Services Questions
•1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
•2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
•3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
•a) Contract Number
•b) Procuring Agency
•c) Contract Value
•d) Services Provided
•4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.
•5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
•6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
•7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required.
•8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
•9. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance.
Webster Stubbs, Email webster.stubbs@robins.af.mil
