Sources Sought C-5 Hydraulic Ram Air Turbine Drive Pump

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS PR FD2060-22-00093 C-5 Hydraulic Ram Air Turbine Drive Pump Deployment Cylinder (NSN 1650-00-121-4462UC / Part Number 2660455) CAUTION: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the subject C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Cylinder Assembly for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. 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: Below is a document containing a description of the cylinder assembly requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. (How do we get tech data to provide if requested?) 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.) Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to janet.butcher@us.af.mil C-5 Hydraulic Ram Air Turbine Drive Pump Deployment Cylinder PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to repair NSN 1650001214462. Our acquisition strategy is a one-time repair contract for a total of ten (10) units. The C-5 Hydraulic Ram Air Turbine Drive Pump Deployment Cylinder is a hydraulic actuator that extends and retracts the RAM AIR TURBINE (RAT) on the C-5 aircraft. The cylinder is used for extending and holding the RAT into the air stream while in flight and for retracting the RAT when its use is no longer required. The cylinder operates on 3000 psi hydraulic pressure and is located in an unpressurized and unheated compartment on the left side of the aircraft. It has a locking feature when retracted and provides electrical feedback of the retracted and locked position. Repair of the item shall be performed in accordance with Air Force technical manual (9H2-5-217-3). Any deviation from the technical manuals shall be approved by Air Force systems engineering. The repair to be performed requires the contractor to perform teardown, evaluation, repair, testing, procurement of components, packaging, handling, storage, transportation, as well as data collection while maintaining a prompt delivery schedule. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY C-5 Hydraulic Ram Air Turbine Drive Pump Deployment Cylinder 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: Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333995 - Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing, Size Standard: 750 Employees Based on the Government proposed 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) - System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 22 Nov 2021. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses or questions relative to this market research must be sent via email to the following: shawna.quota@us.af.mil janet.butcher@us.af.mil Part II. Capability Survey Questions Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 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). What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) What is your company's current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. The technical manual identifies special tooling and test equipment. A listing of the special tooling and test equipment has been provided below (this list should not be used in lieu of the official technical manuals and is merely offered as a general listing). Please provide documentation as to whether or not your company possesses the identified special tooling and test equipment, has the ability to obtain, or has substitutions for tooling or test equipment. Please note that any substitutions will have to be approved in writing by Air Force C5 system engineer prior to use under a contract. Special Tools: Part (Tool) Number Nomenclature Use AN8515-2-3-7 - Square Drive Adjustable Spanner Used to remove and install nut (Figure 4, Test Equipment: Type Designation Nomenclature Use HCT-14 Test Stand Hydraulic System Components Proof Pressure and Leakage 125105 Inspection Unit, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection MST-50 Tester, Spring Resiliency Inspection RCQ-1086 Inspection Unit Magnetic Particle Inspection