Radar Foam Repair

This Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) announcement constitutes a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. 1. The Arizona Air National Guard, 162nd Wing has a requirement for the repair of radar absorption panels. The 162nd Wing is seeking eligible contractors to furnish effort including labor, material, and facilities as may be required to repair the items as specified within this document. The national stock numbers, nomenclature, and part numbers are as follows: 2. Repairs will be completed in accordance with T.O. 1F-16C 3-3 51-21-01, Structural Repair and T.O. 00-25-234 - General Shop Practice Requirements for the Repair, Maintenance, and Test of Electrical Equipment; Applicable drawings 16B1741, Cover, Bulkhead Upper Assy, 16B1742, Cover Bulkhead Lower Assy, 16B1743, Cover, Electrical Harness Assy, 16B1744, Cover, Antenna Base, Upper Assy, 16B1745, Cover Antenna Base, Upper Assy, 16B1746, Cover Antenna Base, Lower Assy, 16B1727, Cover, Radome, 16B1728, Cover, Radome 3. Upon receipt of the unserviceable/damaged radar absorption panels, the contractor shall take those actions necessary to ascertain the condition of each panel and to remove the defective foam from each panel. 4. Repair of each panel shall be accomplished by replacing the absorption foam with a material compliant with the requirements of the applicable drawing and by using the adhesives specified within the drawing. Note: The contour of the replacement absorption material shall be carefully controlled to ensure the panel will not be an obstruction to the radar antenna when reinstalled on the aircraft. 5. The contractor shall then prepare and paint each panel with the paint specified within the drawing. 6. The part number for each panel shall be re-marked on each panel as specified within the drawing package. 7. This requirement will be issued against NAICS code - 336413, and the related Small Business Size Standard - 1,250 employees. This notice is for announcement only and serves to provide all interested parties an opportunity to respond to the agency's requirements. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP); nor does its issuance restrict the Government in its ultimate acquisition. Only approved sources will be solicited, and source approval may be required. The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. If you are not an approved source you may request addition information on the source approval process. All vendors who are qualified to complete this type of work must be approved through the F-16 System Program Office located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. 8. Please complete and sign the Sources Sought Information Request Form (see form attached) and provide a statement as to your experience with this type of work. All questions or responses to this announcement shall be directed to the Contract Specialist, Keron A Watson, at keron.a.watson.mil@mail.mil or Emily Guchereau, at emily.c.guchereau.mil@mail.mil not later than Monday, 9 May 2016 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.