Repair of KC-135 Fan Ducts and Cowlings

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS KC-135 Aircraft Fan Ducts and Cowlings Repair THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITAION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of the KC-135 Aircraft Fan Ducts and Cowlings repair, conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. 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 solicited. The 424 SCMS/GUMB located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of market research to identify potential sources for the repair of the Part Numbers(s) and NSN(s) listed below. The government will use this information to determine the future acquisition strategy for this procurement, inclusive of the need to host an Industry Day and/or Pre-solicitation conference. The government does not have the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. No qualification requirements or technical orders exist. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for these items is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a) s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hub-zone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the government and to commercial customers for the past three (3) years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. This Sources Sought Synopsis is to notify companies that the U. S. Air Force is seeking sources for the repair and or overhaul/remanufacture of the multiple items to support the KC-135 weapon system. The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish repair/overhaul/remanufacture, test, preservation and packaging, and return to the government a completely serviceable unit. The contractor will be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including details of your ability to either provide a copy of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM's) CAGE: OPXV4 Boeing repair manual (including disassembly, repair, test and an illustrated parts breakdown including part numbers) or an OEM licensee agreement certifying your business is approved by the OEM (Boeing) to repair these items. The contractor may be responsible for recurring and non-recurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source. The contractor may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. The specific requirement for these items and this effort is found in the table below. Item Description Period of Performance Best Est. Quantity Part Number 458-58022-528 or 504/528/5220 Year 1 -3 12 units NSN 1660-01-149-6558FL Year 4 6 units Noun Right Hand Fan Duct Year 5 7 units Part Number 458-58022-527 or 503/505/519 Year 1 -3 11 units NSN 1660-01-149-6557FL Year 4 5 units Noun Left Hand Fan Duct Year 5 15 units Part Number 65C18604-608 or 646 Year 1 -3 19 units NSN 1560-01-148-4263FL Year 4 9 units Noun Right Hand Cowling Year 5 8 units Part Number 65C18604-507 or 607 Year 1-3 41 units NSN 1560-01-148-4262 Year 4 17 units Noun Left Hand Cowling Year 5 18 units Part Number 65C18554-604 or 772 Year 1-3 29 units NSN 1560-01-149-6602 Year 4 12 units Noun Inlet Cowling Year 5 17 units Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address: 424.SCMS.AFMC.RFI.Responses@tinker.af.mil. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. No funds are available to fund the information requested at this time. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Submit the following information also: - Company Name and Address - Cage Code - DUNs Number - Company business size by NAIC code - Small Business Type (s), if applicable - Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification - Telephone Number, fax number, and email address - Web Page URL - Teaming Partners (if applicable) - OEM License/Agreement/Manual Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through FBO. Respond (along with the requested information) directly to: Ronnie. Watson@us.af.mil This notice will expire on 29 July 2016.