Avionics Equipment Inspection

Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base OH anticipates a competitive acquisition to provide the following services: DEVELOPMENT OF RELIABILITY ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY FOR FIGHTER AIRCRAFT AGING AVIONICS FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AIR FORCE (ROKAF). The services/study performed under this procurement are threefold and consist of the following: A) review and document the problems and challenges of supporting aging avionics in ROKAF F-16 aircraft, B) develop a reliability analysis methodology and tools to use said methodology in implementing an Avionics Integrity Program (AVIP) for the ROKAF, and C) provide OJT to a ROKAF officer so said person will be able to employ the methodology, use the tools, and be able to oversee the ROKAF's future AVIP. Quarterly and annual reports will be required as specified by the US Government and a final report will be required to be submitted to the US Government. Information is being collected from all potential sources at this time. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), 8(a)-certified business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business small business (HUBZone). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 541330, size standard of $27.0M. Please indicate revenue relative to the standard of $27.0M. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be awarded a DOD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 51% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14. Additionally, firms having GSA schedules should indicate their GSA schedule number in their responses. Capabilities Package. All interested firms should submit packages outlining their capability to provide the required services. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Recent, relevant experience is defined as performance of the same or similar projects within the past three (3) years. Interested firms may submit resumes of key personnel. Resume pages will NOT be considered part of the overall page count but firms are encouraged to keep submitted resumes to one page each. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 15 pages. Submit capabilities packages via e-mail to donald.tam@us.af.mil. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 07 September 2010.