Repair of the Antenna coupler on the Logic Control Unit

Request for Information (RFI) for the Repair of the Antenna coupler on the Logic Control Unit AN/ARC-222

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair Logic Control Unit (LCU) Antenna Couplers, NSN 5985-01-463-8400SO, P/N 7-7PIN438 of which is applicable to the repair of the AC/HC/MC and the WC 130 aircrafts. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The LCU Antenna Coupler has a Repair Method Code/ Repair Method Suffix Code is RMC 3/R. Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.

ECI is Partnered with the Original Manufacture with Chelton Ltd T/A Cobham

ECI Defense Group, INC

970 Progress Center Ave

Lawrenceville, GA 300043-4803

Cage Code:4BJ65

Small Business

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and current source of repair is identified below:

Chelton Ltd T/A Cobham Antenna Systems

The Cobham C entre

Marlow Buckinghamshire, UK SL7 1TF

Cage Code: U1907 Large Business

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.

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 does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in sub- section 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

This Request for Information is issued for identifying any additional potential repair sources capable of repairing these assets.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the Antenna Coupler requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

1. 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.)

1. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
2. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Government Contract specialist, Twyla Robertson at e-mail; twyla.robertson@us.af.mil  and/or Contracting officer, De’Anna Thompson at email deanna.thompson.3@us.af.mil

NOUN   LCU Antenna Coupler

NSN     5985-01-463-8400SO

PN       7-7PIN438

BEQ    30

RMC/RMSC   R3/ R

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the Antenna Coupler, 5985-01-463-8400SO, PN 7-7PIN438, which is applicable to the AC/HC/MC and the WC-130J aircraft.

This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a 3-year basic contract with two one-year ordering periods. The projected Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) annually are identified above but may increase due to new aircrafts fielding.

The Government’s needs for repair services are required in order to support current combat aircraft operations. These combat aircrafts have a requirement for depot level repair of the Antenna Coupler applicable to the repair of the AC/HC/MC, and the WC-130J aircrafts. These Antenna couplers are manufactured/repaired by Chelton/ Cobham Antenna in UK. (OEM) specifications. This assembly has special characteristics, which if not conforming to the original design of the part, could cause failure of the Antenna Couplers. If this failure occurs, Special Operation Forces (SOF) Combat Crew will not be able to perform their mission utilizing the Antenna Couplers. This could potentially result in loss of life and/ or equipment.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part 1. 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: 811213

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)
  • HUB Zone 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)

Written responses, via e-mails, must be received no later than close of business 7 August 2026. Please e-mail your response to contract specialist, Twyla Robertson at e-mail; twyla.robertson@us.af.mil and/or contracting officer, De’Anna Thompson at email deanna.thompson.3@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Government Contract specialist, Twyla Robertson at e-mail; twyla.robertson@us.af.mil  and/or Contracting officer, De’Anna Thompson at email deanna.thompson.3@us.af.mil

Part 2. Capability Survey Questions

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.

1. Describe your company's 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).

1. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the NSNs/Part Number listed above.
2. Do you have experience in generating, handling, and processing stored classified materials or data? Y/N

1. 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.

1. What is your company’s current maximum repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair capacity in the event of an immediate need to procure critical operational mission requirements.

1. 1. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program, i.e., ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent or provide a detailed quality plan implementing ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent.

Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

1. 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:
   1. Contract Number
   2. Procuring Agency
   3. Contract Value

1. 1. Number of assets shipped
2. 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.

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.

1. Describe your configuration management processes. How do your organization identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

1. Discuss your process for addressing any form, fit, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.

1. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in- process balances and repair status to your customer.

1. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

1. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
   1. State the type of test procedures anticipated for this effort.
   2. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.
      1. Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing.
      2. Destructive Inspection/Testing.

1. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, and test procedures?
2. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.
3. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.

1. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.

Commerciality Questions:

1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

1. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

1. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.