E-4B NAOC Sustainment and Modernization

E-4B NAOC Sustainment and Modernization Sources Sought Synopsis This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of market research being conducted by the Air Force to identify capable potential sources. The United States Air Force, through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) is conducting market research to identify potential business sources interested in providing E-4B NAOC Sustainment and Modernization services. The E-4B sustainment and modernization programs will involve logistical support and sustainment of aircraft, engines, avionics, and C3 systems; modernization and/or upgrade of aircraft, avionics, and C3 systems; and recurring and non-recurring engineering services. Contractual requirements will include (but are not limited to): program management; Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreements for airframe, avionics, engines, and communication systems currently on the aircraft; strategic planning, risk management and mitigation, budgeting and execution of government approved plans and programs. Sustainment requirements include depot maintenance, intermediate maintenance, field service support, supply management including Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS), technical order support and training, engine management including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), engineering services, maintenance of System Integration Laboratories (SILs), configuration management /documentation, and software engineering. Modernization requirements include modifications from concept through fleet installation and related follow-on engineering support services. Additional requirements include: training, electrical/power load, environmental Control Systems, stress and structural, physical configuration, wiring and other reference designators, systems engineering support, detailed design engineering, design change analyses, system and subsystem integration, technical analyses, drawing and technical data maintenance, software development, maintenance, and support; technical order development, maintenance, and updates; Government Furnished Property maintenance, Engineering Change Proposal preparation and submission, flight safety analyses, reliability and maintainability analyses, ground and flight test support, program analyses, design study preparation, cost estimation, schedule development, accident investigation, engineering feasibility studies, material deficiency report analyses, field problem investigation, failure analyses, configuration management, and in-flight emergency response. Qualified contractors and/or subcontractors should have documented knowledge of Boeing 747-200 design, structures, and propulsion, along with access to E-4B specific engineering, configuration, sustainment, aerodynamics, electronics, hardware, software, support equipment, training devices, system integration, and communication systems. Contractors must have access to suitable facilities, tools, equipment, and personnel to provide all E-4B sustainment and modification services and have the ability to certify or get certification to Military, commercial, or FAA airworthiness standards as required. . Contractors responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis shall submit the following information electronically no later than April 12, 2011, 4:30 PM EST to michael.moore@tinker.af.mil. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, capabilities related to the task areas above, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, and/or woman-owned; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners; intent to participate in the upcoming acquisition as a prime offeror; list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact - address and phone number). The page limitation for this submission is ten (10) pages. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their responses. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), or an Invitation for Bids (IFB), nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to the Sources Sought request. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. The Government will evaluate the information provided, use it to document our market research and develop the RFP. In addition, the Government will use its evaluation of the information and other research to determine the sources that appear qualified to perform the work required by the Government. The Government intends to release the RFP only to those respondents who are deemed qualified for this requirement based on their initial response. Point of Contact M. Steve Moore, Contracting Officer, Phone (405) 739-4451, Email: michael.moore@tinker.af.mil.