KC10A - Avionics Sustaining Engineering Services

Sources Sought Synopsis KC-10A Fleet Avionics Sustaining Engineering Services 2015 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS). THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This is not a Request for Proposal or Solicitation or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information provided in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF) to identify capable potential sources. The USAF, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting market research to identify potential business sources interested in providing KC-10A fleet support through avionics sustaining engineering services in support of FAA certified commercial derivative aircraft manufactured by The Boeing Company, to include Rockwell Collins integrated critical flight management and display systems. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Contractors not responding to this Sources Sought will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation, if issued. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330, which has a corresponding size standard of $38.5 Million for Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include: Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The Government does not have the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. Consequently, potential sources for this effort typically would be companies who have a license or agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Rockwell Collins, to complete the work described. Additionally, contractors interested in responding may submit a capability statement to include the following information and/or documentation that demonstrate technical capability in the four (4) areas listed below. These areas are considered critical for achieving successful technical performance: - 1. Qualified contractors are required to have proprietary information agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Rockwell Collins, for technical data interchange. - 2. Qualified contractors are required to have in-depth knowledge of the KC-10A commercial derivative platforms. - 3. Qualified contractors must possess the technical expertise, financial capability, equipment and infrastructure, and personnel resources that are required to accomplish recurring and non-recurring engineering services. - 4. Qualified contractors are required to interpret and integrate OEM proprietary design data, modification data, production data and employ personnel with special skills such as aerodynamics, structural and electrical design, stress analysis, corrosion, engines, maintenance planning, non-destructive inspection, technical writing, and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DER). Please email your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met no later than _16 May 2015_(30 days from posting on FBO) to Jennifer. Russ@us.af.mil. Responses must include the following: Submit the following information with your response: Company Name and Address CAGE Code DUNs Number Company Business size by NAICS code 541330 Small Business Type(s) if applicable Point of contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone number and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) OEM License/Agreement Any recommendations or concerns Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Questions on this synopsis will be compiled, answered by the Government team and posted through FBO. Respond directly to Jennifer.Russ@us.af.mil Jennifer Russ Contracting Officer