LANTIRN - AN/AAQ-13 Radar Pressurization Unit

Request for Information (RFI) Low Altitude Navigation and Target Infra-red for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 Radar Pressurization Unit CAUTION: The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the Low Altitude Navigation and Target Infra-red for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 system component listed below. The level of security clearance is secret and the amount of foreign participation has not been determined. The current RMC/RMSC code is "R1G" which states suitable for competitive repair for the second or subsequent time. The Repair Suffix Code (RMSC) is a "G" which indicates that the Government has rights to the technical data, the data package is complete, and there are no technical data, engineering, tooling or repair restrictions. This is the only RMSC that implies that parts are candidates for full and open competition. The Government has determined that this system is a military unique item and no commercial item exists that is equivalent in nature. The Government does not own or have access to the technical data package(s) for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a non-commercial item. Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. Samples are not available for evaluation to respond to this Request for Information. 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. Current sole source contractor for this effort is International Enterprises, Inc., CAGE Code: 50218. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the Radar Pressurizing Unit (RPU requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. 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 Tyler Isom, 478-468-9084. Request for Information (RFI) Low Altitude Navigation and Target Infra-red for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 Radar Pressurization Unit PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION: The pressurization system is utilized to use a charged pressure vessel to supply dry nitrogen gas to the radar waveguide, a means to shut off flow to the radome and waveguide when not in use. Pressure is regulated at 19 +4/-1 PSIA to prevent arcing in the waveguides. It's also a means to purge the system whenever it has been opened or whenever required. Multiple pressure indicators, switches and gauges are required to monitor pressure performance. The pressurization Module is to be mounted in the LANTIRN navigation pod and is designed to perform its function under severe flight environmental conditions. FSC NIIN Noun Part Number 5895 012507263 PRESSURIZING SET, EL 2689570 This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four option years) and will continue through FY24. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) based on current and projected future demands. The Government's needs for repair services are required in order to support current and future combat capabilities that support LANTIRN navigation pods. The LANTIRN AN/AAQ-13 navigation pod provides high-speed penetration and precision attack on tactical targets at night and in adverse weather. The navigation pod also contains a terrain-following radar and a fixed thermographic camera, which provides a visual cue and input to the aircraft's flight control system, enabling it to maintain a pre-selected altitude above the terrain and avoid obstacles. This sensor displays an infrared image of the terrain in front of the aircraft, to the pilot, on a Head-up display. The navigation pod enables the pilot to fly along the general contour of the terrain at high speed, using mountains, valleys and the cover of darkness to avoid detection. The pod was the USAF's first wide-field, forward looking infrared navigation system for air superiority fighters. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY: Low Altitude Navigation and Target Infra-red for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 Radar Pressurization Unit 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: 334290 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). RFIs are to be posted for 30 days for efforts greater than $3.0M, 45 days for foreign place of performance, and 15 days for all others. E-mails must be received no later than close of business after being posted on FedBizOpps.Gov for the above mention categories. Please E-mail your response to: GREGORY.WILLIAMS.52@US.AF.MIL PM/Logistics Management Specialist - LANTIRN Precision Attack Flight, AFMC 407 SCMS/GULCA Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Tyler Isom, 478-468-9084. Part II. Capability Survey Questions: A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and 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. Describe your company's experience in repairing the Part Number/NSN listed above that make up the Radar Pressurization Unit. 4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data. 5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items. 6. What is your company's current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. 7. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent). B. Repair Questions: 1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment. 2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders. a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this. 3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military aircraft by providing the following information on the same or similar items: a) Contract Number b) Procuring Agency c) Contract Value d) Number of assets shipped 4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review. 5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures. 6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems? 7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort. 8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in- process balances and repair status to your customer. 9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections. i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort. ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort. 1. NDI/T. 2. Destructive testing/inspection. 10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. 11. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair. 12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort. 13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present. C. Commerciality Questions: Not Applicable - (this item is military unique and no commercial equivalent item is known to exist). D. Manufacturing Questions: Not Applicable - (this contract is for repairs only). E. Services Questions: 1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort. 2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders. 3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items: a) Contract Number b) Procuring Agency c) Contract Value d) Services Provided 4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items. 5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing Manufacturing sources problems? 6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort. 7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in- process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required. 8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc. Provide a test plan and acceptance procedures. 9. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance. .