S Band Lewis Scanners Antenna Repair

This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience for the Mechanical Repair, Finishing and RF Pattern Testing of an S-Band Lewis Scanner Azimuth Antenna (part number 583Z5001MC-1) and an S-band Lewis Scanner Elevation Antenna (part number 583Z5001MC-3) for Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna PA 18466. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this RFI. Companies responding to this RFI are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence. Proprietary information submitted, as part of responses to the RFI, should be clearly identified and it will be treated as such. The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted. Specific Requirements The contractor must be capable of providing and meeting the following requirements: Tobyhanna Army Depot is seeking potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience for the Mechanical Repair, Finishing and RF Pattern Testing of an S-Band Lewis Scanner Azimuth Antenna (part number 583Z5001MC-1) and an S-band Lewis Scanner Elevation Antenna (part number 583Z5001MC-3). The antennas operate in the 2.9 GHz to 3.1 GHz frequency range and the RF beam is Electro-mechanically scanned from -8 degrees to + 8 degrees without moving the system platform. The assembled antennas will be sixteen (16) FT wide. Scanner Cone (PN 583Z5014-1) Potential sources must possess the capability to make the following repairs and finishes to this specialized equipment: Disassemble Clean Replace the reflective metal tape Replace RF absorber attached to the supporting sidewalls. Apply iridite coating Sanding Apply epoxy based primer Extensive knowledge of metal shaping Reflector (PN 583Z5011-1) Potential sources must possess the capability to make the following repairs and finishes to this specialized equipment: Replacement of the reflective material Apply epoxy based primer RF Pattern Testing Potential sources must possess the capability to assembly the antennas using the government provided antenna support structure and conduct RF Pattern testing at 3 frequencies and five beam scanning angles for a total of 15 patterns per antenna assembly. Requested Responses Business Information: Provide the following Business Information for your company: - Company Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: - Phone Number: - E-mail Address: - Web Page Address: - Registered in System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes \No) - Specify whether your company is a U.S. or foreign-owned firm - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code: Based on above NAICS code, state whether your company is small business and provide additional information regarding the type of small business (women-owned, small disadvantaged business, HUBzone, etc.) Identify if your company is qualified as an 8(a) candidate. Potential Offeror Capabilities: Provide the Government with responses to the following items: 1. What is your experience in providing the capability to accomplish the objectives/requirements listed above? Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officers or Program Managers). 2. The expected period of performance is 90 days. Please address capability of supporting the periods of performance. 3. Discuss any documents or data you will require to complete the objectives listed above and briefly explain their purpose. 4. What are the top five risks you see in accomplishing this effort? 5. Are there any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy? Potential Offeror Capability Briefings: A focused capabilities briefing may be required. The Government may contact you should it be determined that a capabilities briefing is needed. Response Procedures: Identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarifications of the information provided. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Companies responding to this market research are advised their response does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or participation in this market research. If your company is interested, e-mail your response to. william.j.moser1.civ@mail.mil E-mail response must be received no later than April 24, 2017. Questions concerning this RFI shall be addressed to the following: Name: Bill Moser Tobyhanna Army Depot Tobyhanna, Pa 18466 Office 570-615-6010 DSN 795-6010 william.j.moser1.civ@mail.mil