Fuel Quantity Indication System (FQIS) Sustainment

E-3 AWACS Fuel Quantity Indication System (FQIS) Sustainment This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for sustainment support of the E-3 Fuel Quantity Indicator System (FQIS) manufactured by Ametek Inc.. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a document containing Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. Attached is the PWS. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the requiring activity, by email or calling Contracting Officer Richard Fenton (405) 622-7270 or email richard.fenton@us.af.mil PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) was installed on the E-3 to meet the SFAR 88 requirement, with expected improved reliability. To date a number of issues have surfaced resulting in unacceptable system reliability and accuracy concerns. Fuel Quantity Indication System failures are negatively affecting Non Mission Capable Maintenance and Supply (NMCM/S) rates, fleet availability, and ultimately, mission readiness. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: - Company/Institute Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: - Phone Number: - E-mail Address: - Web Page URL: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413 -- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: - Small Business (Yes / No) - Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) - 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) - HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) - Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) - Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Submit the above information to email richard.fenton@us.af.mil or(405) 622-7270 and must be received no later than 1500 Central Daylight Saving Time (CDST) on 24 May 2019. Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). 3. What quality assurance processes does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) 4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data. B. Services Questions: 1. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 2. Describe your experience with large military aircraft sustainment 3. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 4. Describe your experience with conducting fault analysis, repair and refurbishment of Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) components. 5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings, manuals and technical reports. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items. 6. Describe your engineering-specific experience accomplishing analysis and providing implementable and sustainable recommendations on large aircraft, to: A. Minimize unscheduled maintenance downtime B. Improve aircraft availability C. Improve component and system reliability D. Reduce maintenance manpower requirements E. Resolve and prevent parts obsolescence issues F. Identify Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Parts, Critical Safety Items, or Safety Critical Items.