Sources Sought Notice 59 - Procurement of the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment, NSN 5895-01-619-9911 Classification Code: 59-Electrical and electronic equipment components Synopsis: The purpose of this market survey is to obtain a list of potential vendors and known sources with the capability to produce, test and deliver the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment, NSN 5935-01-619-9911, Part Number 5-230-003, for use to repair by replacement of the current cover on the Control, Transmitter, Radar C-12720 or C-12664 Remote, Control Unit (RCU), NSN 5895-01-539-9148 and NSN 5841-01-493-8789, respectively. This market survey does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government has a requirement to procure the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment, NSN 5935-01-619-9911 or equivalent to support repair of the CXP. The proposed Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment must meet the requirements for form, fit and function to match the current Remote Control Unit (RCU) configuration, must be ready to receive the Aviation Airworthiness Approval per AR 70-62, show compliance or test to requirement & operation of current remote control units being used, and shall be in compliance with multiple MIL STD 810G environmental enhancement added tests. For planning purposes only, the Government estimates a yearly Cover quantity range between 200 and 500 Covers. To demonstrate the contractor's capability, potential vendors with the capacity to produce, test and deliver the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment shall concisely address the following three items in a written Capability Statement: (1) The Contractor's ability to manage, as prime contractor, the type, production, test, delivery, and magnitude for the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment. (2) The Contractor's technical ability, or potential approach to achieving technical ability, to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract/task order incurred for personnel with its own employees; and (3) The Contractor's capacity, or potential approach to achieving capacity, to provide the Cover. For the purposes of this Capability Statement, capacity shall refer to matters such as the magnitude of the undertaking, the amount of equipment or facilities involved, and the size of the staff needed. Demonstrated ability to manage, technical ability, and capacity may include citing and illustrating the same or similar relevant performance, but does not limit the interested Contractor's approach to demonstrate capability. In addition to the written Capability Statement, the enclosed Questionnaire shall be addressed and provided as part of the vendor's response. Responses shall include documentation such as drawings, test results, and other technical information demonstrating that the vendor can provide the required Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment. All responses shall be submitted by 28 Dec 2018. Suppliers capable of providing the Cover, Electronic Communication Equipment must indicate in writing to: PM-AME Field Office ATTN: SFAE-AV-AS-AME (Caughron), 3rd floor building 6007, F3-140-128, 6560 Surveillance Loop, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005." CECOM LCMC Point of contact is Daniela Caughron,
+1 (555) 000-0000,
contact@example.gov. QUESTIONNAIRE: Purpose: The purpose of questionnaire is to obtain market research information to support the associated Sources Sought announcement. Interested vendors are required to address the questions below and provide responses of their capability information. 1. Have any of your company's like products (faceplate assemblies/subassemblies) received Air Worthiness Certification per AR70-62 - AIRWORTHINESS QUALIFICATION OF U.S. ARMY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS? (Yes or No). If yes, provide details 2. Have any of your company's like products (faceplate assemblies/subassemblies) passed enhanced environmental tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810G? (Yes or No). If yes, provide details (Parts along with MILSTD- 810G methods and procedures) 3. Have any of your company's like products (faceplate assemblies/subassemblies) passed electromagnetic interference tests in accordance with MIL-STD-461F? (Yes or No). If yes, provide details. 4. Does your company offer commercial product(s) that could be modified to fulfill the requirements of this RFI? If so, please identify these product(s). 5. What type of commercial/non-commercial warranty (as applicable) typically accompanies these products? What would the terms of the Warranty encompass (i.e., Repairs, Hardware, Software, Limited Liability, etc.)? 6. On average, how long would it take your company to develop and/ or manufacture an acceptable sub assembly of this type prior to any testing or air worthiness qualification processes? 7. Is your Company either a) an authorized reseller; b) a distributor; or c) to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for any potential commercial or non-commercial product in support of this notice? If either a. or b., please state the name of the manufacturer you represent and proof as an authorized reseller/distributor or OEM (in other words can your company obtain parts from OEM throughout the life of this requirement?) 8. Is it your company's policy that materials/items procured from your company yet inserted by another vendor into an existing system void the warranty of your company's materials/items? 9. Does your company currently have an active contract with General Services Administration (GSA) for the same/similar product(s)? If yes, please provide your Company's GSA Schedule number and a link to your schedule. 10. Does your company currently have a contract to provide the same/similar product(s) (as identified in this Sources Sought - market survey) with any other Federal Agency? If yes, please provide the contract number and the federal agency's point of contact with a name, telephone number and area code. 1. Are you currently listed as Prime/subcontractor for the Department of Defense? If yes, please provide your Contract number, and state if your contract contains provisions for the same/similar product(s)? 12. Please provide a point of contact (POC) that the Government could contact in response to this RFI. Request the representative's name, telephone number with area code and an e-mail address. 13. Please state if your Company is classified as: a) a large business, b) small business, c) SDB, d) Women Owned Business; e) 8(a) certified business; or f) Veteran Owned Business; or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, and indicate below (annotate by checking all that apply) in accordance with the North America Industry Classification Code (NAICS) identified in this Sources Sought - Market Survey (336413; Size Standard = 1000 employees): _____ OTSB (Large Business) _____ SB (Small Business) _____ SDB (Small Disadvantaged _____ WOSB (Women Owned Small Business) _____ EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business) _____ VOSB (Veteran Owned Small Business) _____ SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business _____ Hub Zone Certified Small Business _____ 8(a) Certified Small Business