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Request for Information C-130 Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Airborne Radio Communications (ARC) -210 Generation 6 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) ARC-210 Generation 6 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 PCO. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to integrate the ARC-210 Gen 6 Radio with the Real-Time in Cockpit (RTIC) System on the C-130H aircraft. The C-130H requires global Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) secure voice and secure data communications (classified up to SECRET) via Ultra High Frequency Military Satellite Communication (UHF MILSATCOM) connectivity; funding timelines and UHF follow-on MILSATCOM end of life, projected in 2020, dictate a MUOS-capable radio solution in order to fully utilize the Department of Defense' (DOD) new UHF MILSATCOM constellation and waveform (Full Operational Capacity [FOC] 2017). The MUOS satellite constellation and radios will also support backwards compatible secure BLOS communications connectivity with legacy users of the Non-Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and Integrated Waveform (IW) communications systems. Without this capability, C-130H aircraft operating worldwide will not have the secure MILSATCOM BLOS radio communications capability needed to communicate with their Command and Control (C2) agencies (e.g., 618 Air Operations Center (AOC) (TACC), theater AOC) and the warfighters these Mobility Air Forces (MAF) aircraft are supporting. Also, C2 agencies will not be able to dynamically direct/retask airborne MAF aircraft to keep pace with the ever changing operating environment, which could lead to mission impact and/or failure. 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. Contractor shall ensure the following items are included with the modification: 1. Radio/Antenna: obtain Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum certifications/approvals 2. Training for aircrew and maintainers 3. Sufficient spare parts (10% spares) 4. Line Replacement Units (LRUs) should be form fit and minimal disturbance to existing aircraft configuration 5. Complete technical data and drawings for modification 6. Test and analysis to support airworthiness certification 7. Software (s/w) development/modification to control new radio functions The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that this system is a commercial item. Commercial item descriptions, commercial vendor catalog or price lists or commercial manuals assigned a technical manual number apply. The end solution must provide BLOS secure voice communication and enable secure data communications (C2 messages, email, and text chat) via the MUOS satellite constellation. The solution must also integrate with the crew communications system and Real-Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC) BLOS data transmissions. 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. The Government requests information on the following questions: - Is your company a Small Business? - Is your company AS 9100 certified? - Is your company interested in proposing to the Government requirement? - Does your company have experience working with cryptographic modernized C2 connectivity assets? - Does your company possess experience with the Tactical Airlift Mission Software Suite (TAMSS), software? - Does our company have experience in preparing for flight testing for spectrum authorization? - Will your company be receptive to contracting for the purchase of the radios? - Does your company have expertise in aircraft integration design and delivery of "A" kits? - Does your company have experience in the development of C-130 aircrew and maintainers training? - Is your company experienced in the development and delivery of engineering drawings, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), updating Technical Orders (TOs), updates and writing Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO)? - Does your company have TAMSS development experience or are you receptive to contracting with the TAMSS s/w developer for s/w for the ARC-210 Gen 6 integration in to the Real Time In the cockpit, RTIC, system? - Is your company experienced in developing and executing aircraft ground and flight tests? - Is your company experienced in achieving cybersecurity authorizations? - Is your company experienced developing, coordinating and executing Air Force System Interoperability Tests (AFSIT)? CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Data Transfer Unit (DTU), NSN 7025-01-481-7741GC, P/N 30192-0201, Remote Data Concentrator (RDC), NSN 1680-01-500-6388GC, P/N 30201-0501 and the Control Display Unit (CDU), NSN 1680-01-533-8587GC, P/N 10150-024 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: - Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330 Based on the Government proposed 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) - System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business (enter due date IAW instructions above). Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following: - PCO-Beckie King @ beckie.king@us.af.mil - Buyer-Victor Conner @ victor.conner.1@us.af.mil (responsible for reviewing responses) Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO. 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/NSNs listed above that make up the Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS). 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. (Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed) 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.