Remanufacture of Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Inertial Navigation Element (INE)
Remanufacture of Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Inertial Navigation Element (INE)
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT BY THE "CLOSING DATE" OF THIS NOTICE.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
PURPOSE:
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to increase competition for this requirement by identifying potential sources and to gauge small business interest to determine whether or not this requirement can be satisfied with a Small Business Set-Aside. 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 will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the overhaul/re-manufacture of the item(s) listed below. Generally, the work to be accomplished includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to return an unserviceable asset to a like-new condition. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.
DESCRIPTION
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336414 (Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing)
SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees
Requirement Information:
The Air Force intends to ensure the continued viability of the AGM-86B ALCM navigation, guidance, and control system. A comprehensive Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) is contemplated to ensure uninterrupted reliability and sustainability of the INE. The scope for this SLEP should encompass an adequate amount of effort required to reinstate the INE to 'like new' performance parameters and address all (if any) age related component fatigue issues that would prevent the INE from attaining originally specified mean time before failure (MTBF) rates. It is the Government's expectation that this effort will be completed with the maximum possible amount of DoD inventory sourced navigation, guidance, and control devices components. Components not available through Government Furnished Property (GFP), must verifiably conform to the original technical specifications. Original nuclear certification and hardness critical item compliance must be adhered to at all times. Delivery of up to 550 'like new' performing INEs should be complete by CY26.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
P/N NSN Noun Est. Requirement
705600-4 142-01-163-8427 INE 6 year - 94/year
ESTIMATED SOLICITATION INFORMATION
Estimated Solicitation Date: March 2019
Estimated Solicitation Closing/Response Date: May 2019
PR#: TBD
Government does not have access to the technical data, technical specifications must be obtained from the OEM Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Navigation and Maritime Systems Division.
Disclaimer:
This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
The information in this notice is based on current information as of the publication date. The information in this notice is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. If changes are made, updated information will be provided in future notices and will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Contractors not responding to this SSS will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation.
Courtney B. Snodgrass, Phone 4057398823, Email Courtney.Snodgrass@us.af.mil
