Request for Interested Manufacturers of 6615013527003FX Flight Control Computer (FCC), 5998015415614FX Circuit Card Assembly, 5998015910532FX Circuit Card Assembly, 5998014991984FX Backplane Assembly
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Request for Interested Manufacturers
FROM: Adam Shane Parker 409th SCMS/GUMCA
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers of 6615013527003FX Flight Control Computer (FCC), 5998015415614FX Circuit Card Assembly, 5998015910532FX Circuit Card Assembly, 5998014991984FX Backplane Assembly
SUBJECT:
Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Flight Control Computer PR: FD20602000098
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The Flight Control Computer is a system used on the Air Force F-15E aircraft. The FCC is divided into three similar channels, forming a triple redundant system. Each channel contains five CCAs and a power supply. The power supply provides various bus power, rate gyro power, monitors circuits, BIT, and external power used by various actuators, and indicators.
Impediment to Competition:
The F-15E FCC is manufactured by BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. Which is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cage (07690). Past acquisitions for the FCC have been sole source to BAE. The reason for sole source purchase was the lack of adequate data engineering and manufacturing data to be able to compete the purchase. This data is proprietary to BAE. The Government has requested BAE to provide a quote for the purchase of level three type data in past acquisition efforts and received a no-bid. The FCC must meet all operational requirements currently in place for the F-15E Flight Control Computer as currently provided by BAE Systems. The delivered units must meet all performance tests as described in the BAE test requirements documents as well as the F-15E Form and Fit.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC. for the manufacture of the FCC in support of the F-15E program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1 June 2019 by emailing april.walls@us.af.mil or adam.parker.14@us.af.mil. ; The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
April M. Walls, Contract Officer, Phone 4789264717, Email april.walls@us.af.mil
