RFI for Aircraft Guns Engineering Services

Request for Information (RFI) FA8520-18-R-0001 For Aircraft Guns Engineering Services 08 September 2017? CAUTION: The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide engineering services for the M61A1/M61A2 and GAU-8 gun systems. The level of security clearance for this requirement is Secret. The contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, and test equipment required for engineering services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor's facility. 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. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the services to be performed 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. 5. Please fill out both Part I and II. PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION: The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide engineering services for medium caliber aircraft gun systems to include the M61A1/M61A2 and GAU-8 gun systems. The M61A1/M61A2, GAU-8, and their handling systems are listed below: NSN Noun P/N Aircraft 1005-00-056-6753 GUN, 20MM, AUTOMATIC, M61A1 7791641 F-15C/D, F-15E, F-15 1005-01-505-1443 GUN, 20MM, AUTOMATIC M61A2 8227556-30 F-22 - FEED SYSTEM, 20MM LINEAR 634L680 F-15E - GUN ACCESS, SYS, F15, 20MM, M61A1 634L826 F-15C/D 1005-01-289-8490 AMMO HANDLING SET 512L509 F-16 1005-01-063-5629 GUN, 30MM 209F724 A-10 - ARMAMENT SUBSYSTEM, ACFT, 30MM 512L557 A-10 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: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: 1. Small Business (Yes / No) 2. Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) 3. Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 4. 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) 5. HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) 6. Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) 7. Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) 8. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No) 9. A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Email responses must be received no later than close of business 17 Nov 2017. Please email your response to: William Downs william.downs.1@us.af.mil Jimmy Hicks jimmy.hicks@us.af.mil Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to both of the following POCs: William Downs Contract Specialist Armament and Missiles (AFLCMC/EBK) 235 Byron St, Suite 19A Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670 Comm: 478-926-9264 DSN: 468-9264 william.downs.1@us.af.mil Jimmy Hicks Contract Specialist Armament and Missiles (AFLCMC/EBK) 235 Byron St, Suite 19A Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670 Comm: 478-926-3425 DSN: 468-3425 jimmy.hicks@us.af.mil 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 with medium caliber rotary gun systems such as the 20mm M61A1/M61A2 and the 30mm GAU-8 systems. 4. 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 to do critical operational mission requirements. 5. 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 Services Questions 1. What is your company's current ability to perform problem identification, product deficiency, OSS&E and reliability studies, failure histories, and engineering technical support for medium caliber guns, ammunition feed systems, and related support equipment? 2. What is your company's current ability to perform finite element analysis studies on piece parts and assemblies? Include a description of personnel experience as well as tools/software used. 3. What is your company's ability to develop, produce, maintain, and deliver modernized TDPs with parts defined using 3D solid models? Include a description of personnel experience as well as tools/software used. 4. What is your company's current ability to write, edit, and validate technical orders (TOs) for medium caliber guns, ammunition handling systems, and related support equipment? 5. What are your company's current capabilities regarding developing and testing prototypes of complex rotary gun parts? 6. Is your company able to respond to requests for on-site technical assistance to evaluate medium caliber mishaps, anomalies, and user technical problems?