Request for Information (RFI) Signal Generator
Request for Information (RFI)
AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Signal Generator in Support of the ALQ-131 and ALQ-184
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and repair of a Signal Generator (NSN: 6625-01-585-9036EW/PN: 200921426-01) in support of the AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Intermediate Level Support Equipment (ILSE).
Due to this item being unclassified, there is no level of security clearance required. The level of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
This effort is to support a one year effort modernization/repair effort for a quantity of eight Signal Generators. Anritsu Company (Cage Code 0T1F7) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for this item and is unwilling to sell the technical data necessary to modernize/repair these items.
Anritsu Company is the owner of the proprietary data and equipment for this item. According to the Repair Method Code/Repair Method Suffix Code, this item is R4/Z (This part is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. If one source is available, RMCs 3, 4, or 5 are valid. If at least two sources are available, RMCs 1 or 2 are valid.).
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. The contractor will need to obtain or already have a Secret level of security clearance.
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.
52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.
As prescribed in 15.209(c), insert the following provision:
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: N/A
(End of Provision)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The document(s) below contain a description of the Signal Generator (NSN: 6625-01-585-9036EW/PN: 200921426-01) in support of the AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Intermediate Level Support Equipment (ILSE) 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.)
a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
3. 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 Erin Perdue and/or Dwight Harman.
Signal Generator
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capability, and experience to meet qualification requirements to modernize/repair the Signal Generator (NSN: 6625-01-585-9036EW/PN: 200921426-01) in support of the AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Intermediate Level Support Equipment (ILSE).
This requirement is for modernization/repair services. The strategy is a one-year contract and will continue through FY18. The projected quantity is for a total of eight units.
Anritsu is the only manufacturer for this specific NSN. The Government does not own the drawings or the data rights necessary to compete this effort. The drawings and data rights are proprietary to the one manufacturer, Anritsu.
The Pods and their sub-components are subject to severe environmental exposure including mechanical and acoustic vibration, temperature and altitude extremes and aircraft fluid intrusion. High volume of component failure has been a characteristic of this weapon system from its inception.
This item generates signals for the pod for testing purposes. If you want a particular output from the pod based on a particular input going into the pod, the signal generator creates that signal and the pod is then tested to ensure the proper output is coming out based on the input that the signal generator creates.
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY
Signal Generator (NSN: 6625-01-585-9036EW/PN: 200921426-01) in support of the AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Intermediate Level Support Equipment (ILSE)
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: Recommend using NAICS 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
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).
E-mails must be received no later than close of business 25 August 2017. Please email your response to the Contracting Officer Erin Perdue, erin.perdue@us.af.mil, Contract Specialist Dwight Harman, dwight.harman@us.af.mil and the Program Manager Lauren Mancilla, lauren.mancilla@us.af.mil. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Erin Perdue and/or Dwight Harman.
is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and repair of a Signal Generator (NSN: 6625-01-585-9036EW/PN: 200921426-01) in support of the AN/ALM-233 & AN/ALM-256 Intermediate Level Support Equipment (ILSE).
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.
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 capabilities and experience viewing and/or modifying engineering drawings.
4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a brief description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
B. Modernization/Repair Questions:
1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modernizing/repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems.
2. Provide method(s) and documentation used to validate the modernization/repair of assets. Documentation should demonstrate processes for verifying condition of assets prior to being modernized/repaired and post modernization/repair.
3. Provide methods/documentation used to validate that calibration occurred in accordance with OEM's specifications.
4. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, modernization/repair, or maintenance procedures.
5. Describe your configuration management processes to include how you 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 this effort.
7. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
8. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
9. 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? 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.
Dwight P. Harman, Contract Specialist, Phone 478-926-7053, Email dwight.harman@us.af.mil - Erin C. Perdue, PCO, Phone 478-926-7474, Email erin.perdue@us.af.mil
