2-for-1 Heatsink Remanufacturing

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

2-for-1 Heatsink Remanufacturing

1.0       Scope

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Industry Comments (RFIC). DLA Aviation, 417th Landing Gear Squadron, and Enterprise Hill Commodity Council (EHCC) is conducting an RFIC for market research purposes to gather information regarding a potential 2-for-1 Heatsink Remanufacturing contract to include remanufacture of carbon heatsinks including, but not limited to, the following platforms F-16, F-15, C-130, and C-5. The National Stock Number Items currently considered for inclusion on the potential contract are listed below:

1630-01-478-4076 (F-16 Light Weight Heatsink Assembly)

1630-01-333-1843 (F-16 Heavy Weight Heatsink Assembly)

1630-01-652-8251 (F-15E/EX Heatsink Assembly)

1630-01-588-9014 (C-130 Heatsink Assembly)

1630-01-592-5894 (C-5M Heatsink Assembly)

This list may be modified prior to solicitation. Initial Market Research indicates that Collins Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and that the Government does not have complete, unrestricted data packages available.

2.0       Background

The heatsink assemblies include all the parts that have friction which, when clamped together, cause a stop. The heatsink assembly is installed into the brake assembly. The brake assembly is the main deceleration and braking device for the aircraft. The brake is operated by hydraulic pressure from the aircraft hydraulic system. Subject Heatsink Assemblies are designed to be utilized for the F-16, F-15, C-130, and C-5 platforms. These items are a piece of hardware manufactured to exact measurements.  Interface dimensions are unique, defined, tightly controlled and specific for each platform. Heatsinks are utilized by commercial airframes however, configuration, size and fit are specific for each and would not provide the required interface.  Structural requirements dictated by airframe weight and operation are such that the configuration, material and processes cannot be altered.

3.0       Developing Strategy

The Air Force seeks to develop a long-term contract to facilitate remanufacture of these Heatsinks. The following requirements were determined to be needed:

• Improved parts support for the Heatsinks field level repair and replacement, ensuring all needed parts are available to make repairs and keep the supply chain flowing.
• Improve material availability to the warfighter.
• Optimization of the inventory pipeline (parts availability) and pipeline storage costs.
• Reduced Costs. Ordering efficiently to take advantage of quantity sensitive pricing and to re-use previously thrown away used/condemned carbon.
• Increased reliability resulting in reduced condemnations.

Intent of RFIC:

• Identify potential sources that are capable, experienced, and qualified in satisfying the requirement.
• Enhance competition by identifying contracting and sub-contracting opportunities.
• Request suggestions from Industry regarding the development of this contract.

Responses to this Sources Sought should address the following questions:

1. Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming and joint venture programs:
   1. Company Name
   2. Address
   3. Point of Contact
   4. Cage Code
   5. Unique Entity ID
   6. Business Unit
   7. Phone Number
   8. E-mail Address
   9. Web Page URL
   10. Size of Business and North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code

1. Describe your experience executing relevant performance-based logistics & supply chain management programs in support of USAF requirements and worldwide aviation customers.

1. What do you envision as the risks associated with this effort and how would you mitigate them?

1. Describe your company’s ability and experience in sourcing F-16, F-15, C-130, and C-5 heatsink spare parts from Collins and other aviation suppliers.

1. Does your company possess, or have unassisted access to, all necessary technical data to perform under this performance-based supply chain management contract?

1. Are you qualified to manufacture and/or repair any of the components listed in this announcement? If so, by whom are you qualified and for what components?

1. Describe your test facilities, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, and work force capabilities and capacity and inventory management relating to the scope of this project.

1. Describe your current repair/remanufacture capabilities for the F-16, F-15, C-130, and C-5 heatsink assemblies.

1. How much transition time would your company require to perform on this contract?

1. What quality control measures do you currently have in place (ISO 9000, 9001, AS9100, NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program)?

1. Describe your experience with Government Source Inspection, Hardness Critical Items, and other OSHA standards.

1. Are you currently registered in the System for Award Management and Wide Area Workflow?

1. Does your company have any capacity constraints, and if so, what are your mitigation plans?

The government is accepting responses to this request for information via email only. Please provide written responses to the Contracting Officer and Program Managers by the response date listed on this announcement, at the following email addresses:

Michelle Mihu

Contracting Officer

Michelle.Mihu@us.af.mil

Camilla Zampedri

Program Manager

Camilla.Zampedri@us.af.mil

Austin Gardner

Program Manager

Austin.Gardner@us.af.mil

Statements:

1. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Currently the supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.
2. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It has been determined to be uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.
3. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the possible future procurements described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.
4. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
5. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
6. Prospective offerors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.
7. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars.

Disclaimer:

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFIC OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. The information will be used for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Request for Proposal (RFP), or as obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your responses to this RFIC will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this request or Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or part, any contractor input resulting from this request. The information resulting from this RFIC may be included in one or more acquisition strategies and subsequent RFP's, which may be released via the sam.gov portal.