Repair of KC-135 Multi-Point Refueling System
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST 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 notify potential sources of the upcoming requirements for the subject item. Additionally, this notice will gauge small business interest. The determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy this requirement.
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 serviceable or like-new condition. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and shipping serviceable assets.
Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
DESCRIPTION
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees
Requirement Information: Repair of KC-135 MultiPoint Refueling System
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
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6mo Ext
1560-99-087-4720
43323311
Aircraft Access Door
1
1
1
1
1
1
1560-99-168-7383
43324601
Aircraft Access Door
1
1
1
1
1
1
1560-99-771-6582
75012008-2
Aircraft Pylon
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-024-7042
43325636
Torque Drum Unit
4
4
4
4
4
2
1680-99-052-5087
6508840
Drogue Assembly
12
12
12
12
12
6
1680-99-125-7391
43325922
Electro-Mechanical Actuator
8
8
8
8
8
4
1680-99-168-7382
43324795
Hose Jettison Unit
15
15
15
15
15
7
1680-99-215-7709
43329010
Controller
8
8
8
8
8
4
1680-99-216-2169
4332-1117-00
Controller
16
16
16
16
16
8
1680-99-301-8643
43322611
Door Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-316-3825
43322612
Door Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-410-3722
FRS609819
Light Plate Control
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-411-1487
43322696
Fairing Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-477-5431
43323070
Hydraulic Drive Unit
13
13
13
13
13
6
1680-99-660-2549
43324524
Hose Drum Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
2915-99-258-0638
43324075
Control Valve Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-859-1224
43324667
Serving Carriage Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-968-2245
43322619
Fairing Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
1680-99-934-6413
43324509
Drive Assembly
10
10
10
10
10
5
2915-99-919-1490
43329005
Pump Control Unit
18
18
18
18
18
9
4810-99-282-6399
9406056
Electro-Mechanical Actuator
4
4
4
4
4
2
4810-99-301-7187
7923075C
Ball Valve
1
1
1
1
1
1
4810-99-420-7032
FRH010016
Electro-Mechanical Actuator
5
5
5
5
5
2
4810-99-641-8724
FRS7099804
Manifold Valve
4
4
4
4
4
2
4810-99-754-3435
43324160
Control Valve
6
6
6
6
6
3
4810-99-801-4017
7923076D
Ball Valve
2
2
2
2
2
1
4810-99-862-2958
7923276D
Motor Valve Assembly
6
6
6
6
6
3
4820-99-462-9223
43323590
Valve Assembly
4
4
4
4
4
2
4820-99-589-2109
FRH120065P
Plug Valve
2
2
2
2
2
1
5315-99-967-9598
43323426
Straight Headed Pin
15
15
15
15
15
7
6105-99-227-6035
43327810
Direct Current Drive Unit
16
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16
8
6115-99-125-4902
43329106
Direct Current Generator
16
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16
16
8
6130-99-955-8787
43329025
Power Supply Unit
10
10
10
10
10
5
1680-99-681-5560
43323000-6
Flight Refueling Pod
4
4
4
4
4
2
3010-99-611-3046
43323605
peed Gear Assembly
2
2
2
2
2
1
3010-99-574-0968
43324049
peed Gear Assembly
4
4
4
4
4
2
3010-99-075-4140
43324228
Hose Drum Drive Unit
2
2
2
2
2
1
1680-99-125-7649
6601003
Winding Handle Assembly
22
22
22
22
22
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ESTIMATED SOLICITATION INFORMATION
Estimated Solicitation Date: October 2019
Estimated Solicitation Closing/Response Date: November 2019
PR#: FD2030-18-00042
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY & TECHNICAL DATA
Please submit technical questions and formal responses to 424SCMSAFMCRFIRE@us.af.mil.
All technical questions and final submissions which are submitted by any other methods will NOT be reviewed or considered. Final submissions which do not include answers at ALL capability questions listed in Part II will NOT be considered.
Be sure to include a phone number, address, and POC in your responses. All responses must be received no later than close of business 10 October 2019.
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.
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.
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: 336413
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).
Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so, please include a description, in detail, of what part or parts of this requirement that your company capable or interested in performing in your final submission.
Part II. Capability Survey Questions
•A. General Capability Questions:
Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
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).
What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
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.
What is your company's current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.
Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.
Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
•B. Hardware Production Questions:
•1. Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of components.
•C. Repair Questions:
Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.
Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.
•D. Commerciality Questions:
Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? 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? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.
424SCMSAFMCRFIRe 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe, Email 424SCMSAFMCRFIRe@us.af.mil
