Request for Information (RFI) C-21A Engineering Services and Technical Order Update support for C-21 Weapon System

727th Aircraft Sustainment Group (727 ACSG) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as part of a market research effort only. The 727th ACSG is seeking sources that may be capable of providing Sustaining Engineering and technical order update support for 56 C-21A aircraft beginning in FY10. The C-21A is derived from a commercial Learjet 35A and modified to supply passenger, med-evac and cargo airlift support for military operations. Learjet, Inc. and/or its subcontractors retain all rights to commercial data. The contractor will be required to conduct recurring and nonrecurring engineering, including investigation and evaluation of accidents and service related deficiencies, system and sub-system design engineering, prototyping and testing for modifications and replacement equipment. The contractor will also be required to maintain all C-21A engineering data including aircraft drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering reports. The contractor will be required to maintain and update technical order manuals, maintenance manuals, wiring manuals, illustrated parts catalogs and develop repairs and resolve deficiencies uncovered by the Operating Commands (AMC, USAFE, Air Education and Training Command, AFFSA, and ANG) and their maintenance organizations. There is no solicitation package available at this time. All interested parties should send company and/or descriptive literature along with responses to the following questions and any comments or questions to Mr. Clyde Fosdyke, e-mail: clyde.fosdyke@tinker.af.mil, fax: (405) 734-0363 or address: 727 ACSG/PKA, 3001 Staff Drive , STE 1AC1/105A, Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3020. All responses should be received no later than 3:00 PM CST, 15 December 2008. All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. QUESTIONS: 1. Does your company have access or the ability to obtain access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data for the Learjet 35A aircraft, specifically the C-21A? ? What types of OEM data? ? What are the limitations on your use of this data? - How, when and from whom did you acquire your right to use this data? - How and when have you used this data in the past? - Have you used it for aircraft modifications or non-standard repairs? - C-21A Data ? What types of C-21A data? ? What are the limitations on your use of this data? ? How, when and from whom did you acquire your right to use this data? ? How and when have you used this data in the past? ? Have you used C-21A data for aircraft modifications or non-standard repairs? 2. Describe your current knowledge and ability, or plans to acquire the knowledge and ability, to provide sustaining engineering for the C-21A aircraft and its subsystems. 3. Do you possess detailed knowledge of the C-21A aircraft design configuration and aircraft operating characteristics? 4. Do you have established relationships or can you demonstrate a clear ability to establish relationships with the associated subcontractors, including the C-21A engine OEM? 5. What Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair certifications does your facility possess? 6. What modification/certification experience with the FAA does your company have? 7. What Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Learjet 30 series aircraft do you possess? 8. Provide information on recent aircraft modifications completed at your facility or in the field by your company. ? Were modifications FAA certified? 9. Describe any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted.