T-1A Systems Engineering Support

Please See Attached RFI and Draft PWS. T-1A System Engineering Request for Information Purpose: This Request for Information (RFI) is for market survey purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract shall be awarded from this announcement. The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research only in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is being issued in IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research. The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this RFI to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. Potential sources shall be capable of providing the following services as defined in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement for T-1A Sustaining Engineering Services: Sustaining Engineering Systems Engineering Program Management Support for Maintenance, Repairs and Modifications North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541330 (Engineering Services) Small Business size standard: $15M Program Description: The T-1A is a militarized version of the Beech 400A aircraft (FAA Type Certificate A16SW). The T-1A is powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5B turbofan engines. The aircraft is used by Air Education and Training Command (AETC) in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. It is also used to support navigator training for the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and international services. The one hundred seventy eight (178) T-1A aircraft fleet are currently based at: - Columbus AFB, MS - Laughlin AFB, TX - Vance AFB, OK - Randolph AFB, TX, to train instructor pilots - NAS Pensacola, FL, for combat systems officer training 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: 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). Part II. Survey Questions - 1. Your company will need to establish necessary relationships with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in order to access necessary data to support the fleet. This is necessary to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is not compromised. These relationships include the establishment of agreements with the appropriate OEMs for the T-1A fleet that will allow your company to obtain approved data and technical support for: Textron T-1A/400 type aircraft Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5B/JT15D type engines T-1A (400T) Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) Other components on the T-1A aircraft (e.g., Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA)) - a. How will your company obtain access to the necessary data to provide the engineering services required in the PWS? Be specific on how your company would use data licenses, teaming agreements, etc., to obtain and maintain the data necessary. - b. Does your company currently have such relationships with the OEMs for the T-1A? - i. If so, please describe what those relationships are, - ii. If not, please describe how you would obtain and maintain those relationships. - 2. How will your company meet the response times for technical assistance requests, FAA Airworthiness Directives, in-flight emergencies as outlined in the Sustaining Engineering Section (Section 2000) of the PWS? - 3. Does your company have the capability to update and maintain the systems engineering documents for the T-1A as listed in the Systems Engineering Section (Section 3000) of the PWS? Explain those capabilities. - 4. Does your company have the capability to perform the maintenance, repairs and modifications as described in Section 5000 of the PWS? Describe your company's maintenance, repair and modification capabilities and how they would be used for the T-1A. GOVERNMENT CONTACTS All interested parties are encouraged to send company and/or descriptive literature along with responses, questions and/or comments to James Hannafon, james.hannafon.6@us.af.mil, and Gayle Little, gayle.little@us.af.mil or mail to address: AFLCMC/WLZW (T-1A Program) ATTN: James Hannafon and Gayle Little 3001 Staff Drive Ste 2AI67A Tinker AFB OK 73145 All responses must be in writing (electronic email responses are preferred, but mail will be accepted); no telephone calls or facsimile will be accepted. Suspense for this document will be 30 days after posting. All responses must be received no later than 9:00 AM CST, 14 Dec 2018.