RFI - Maintain High Velocity Oxygen Fuel System

MAINTAIN HIGH VELOCITY OXYGEN FUEL SYSTEM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) CAUTION: This market survey/RFI is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to inspect, calibrate, and repair two Sulzer Metco, Inc. (now Oerlikon Metco) installed High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) systems located in building 142 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is not expected that contractor personnel will require security clearances for proper accomplishment of contract requirements. NOTE: The Government does not own or have access to the data for the HVOF systems. There are no machines available for loan for reverse engineering. The contractor shall provide all parts, labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel necessary to perform scheduled inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance (PM), as well as unscheduled troubleshooting, repair, and calibrations of the two (2) Multi-Coat High Velocity Oxygen Fuel (HVOF) systems located in Building 142 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contractor shall also provide technical support via telephone per paragraph 1.3 of this PWS. The scope of services described above shall, at the discretion of the Government Representative, apply to all system components for each of the two systems as configured and delivered by Sulzer Metco (now Oerlikon Metco). This includes, but is not limited to booth structure, robot, robot controller, operator desk, software, dust collectors, turntables, gas safety monitors (GSMs), process control centers (PCCs), gas management centers (GMCs), electrical cables, electrical/electronic controls, gas hoses, HVOF guns, powder feeders, chillers, and heat exchangers. The current sole source contract was awarded to Sulzer Metco (US) Inc. (Now Oerlikon Metco). Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this market survey/RFI 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. Below is a document containing a brief description of the HVOF requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. The Performance Work Statement for this requirement is attached. - 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 requiring activity. MAINTAIN HIGH VELOCITY OXYGEN FUEL SYSTEM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data/repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the inspection, calibration, and repair of two HVOF Systems at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year service contract consisting of a basic year plus four 1-year options. The HVOF systems were designed and built by Sulzer Metco (now Oberlikon Metco) for use at Robins AFB. They support the thermal spraying operations used on aircraft parts and other thermal spraying processes by the Plating Shop. The systems are based on commercially available systems that have been modified to comply with military specifications. The government does not own any data rights associated with the HVOF systems. Government personnel have been trained to perform preventive maintenance on the systems, but a contract is required for the inspection, calibration, and repair of system components. The current contract, #FA8501-11-P-0152, consists of a basic year plus four 1-year options, and was awarded sole source to Sulzer Metco (US) Inc. (now Oberlikon Metco). The proposed contract is for a basic year plus four 1-year options CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY MAINTAIN HIGH VELOCITY OXYGEN FUEL SYSTEM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 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: 811310 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) HUBZone 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). This RFI will be posted for 15 Days. Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 12 Jan 16. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to: WR-ALC/OBCA (MAPO) Attn: Russell Thornbury 420 Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 100 Robins AFB, GA 31098 russell.thornbury.3@us.af.mil 478-926-8882 Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the above listed point of contact. Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe the capabilities of your company and the nature of the services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition, management structure, and technical support capabilities. (1 page limit) 2. Describe your capabilities designing, maintaining, and repairing HVOF systems specifically for use in military aviation applications. (1 page limit) 3. Describe your capabilities/experience related to the calibration and repair of gas-fueled HVOF systems utilizing a variety of coating materials. (1 page limit) 4. Describe your company's past experience/capabilities on previous projects similar to this requirement. Include contract numbers and a brief description of work performed, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact. (1 page limit) 5. Describe your capabilities and experience for providing technical telephone support related to the requirements similar to this effort. (1 page limit) B. Repair Questions: 1. Describe your field service capabilities for performing system inspection, component calibration, responding to emergency breakdown repairs, and providing technical telephone support to keep HVOF systems in peak operating condition. (1 page limit) 2. Describe how you would utilize your personnel (their qualifications), data, special equipment, and repair processes to ensure you can inspect, calibrate, and repair Oberlikon Metco HVOF systems. (1 page limit) 3. Describe your company's knowledge of the 9MPE DJ series of Oerlikon Metco powder feeders and how you would troubleshoot them for repairs. (1 page limit) 4. Describe your company's knowledge and experience working with Oerlikon Metco's SM2 and GSM II gas safety monitors and related gas sensors. (1 page limit) 5. From whom would you purchase replacement components if replaced during a repair? (1/2 page limit) C. Commerciality Questions: 1. If you offer this service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. (1/2 page limit) 2. Describe your standard warranty process for services/parts provided to the government for requirements similar in nature to this requirement. (1/2 page limit)