TF33-P100, TF33-P102C, and the TF33-P103 Overhaul

TF33-P100, TF33-P102C, and the TF33-P103 Overhaul Sources Sought Synopsis ** THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS) ONLY ** This announcement constitutes a SSS, no solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. This is NOT a request for quote, Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the US Government to form a binding contract. Companies that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. Any request for a solicitation will not receive a response. No obligation is created by either the issuance or response to this SSS. The information sought shall be considered Market Research IAW FAR Part 10.001. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc. Introduction: The purpose of this sources sought request is to obtain information and comments from interested and potential sources concerning the capability to inspect, test, repair, overhaul, and ship the United States Air Force (USAF) TF33 engines (P100, P102C, and P103 variants). The USAF TF33 engines are currently maintained under a two-level maintenance concept comprised of Intermediate and Depot levels. The intent of this SSS is to identify potential sources which can augment depot production. The objective is for the engines to be inspected, tested, repaired and overhauled using USAF technical manuals, Aircraft Power package and accessories manuals and applicable technical orders. The overhaul also includes inspection and repair of Quick Engine Change kits (QEC). Qualification Requirements (QRs) and tech data would be available when a solicitation is posted on Beta.Sam. The NAICs code for this effort is 336412. The applicable QR, RQR-PSD-1 Rev 3, is available here: https://www.tinker.af.mil/Portals/106/RQR-PSD-1%2028-Jan-2020.pdf The Air Force is hereby soliciting capability statements from interested sources in support of all three TF33 engine variants listed above. Scope: This SSS is directed to potential contractors who have demonstrated experience in the areas of test, teardown, evaluation, repair, ship, and overhaul of the TF33 engines. The Government will use the information gathered in response to this SSS and additional market research to refine the strategy for a potential engine overhaul effort. Description(s): The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Propulsion Sustainment Branch is seeking sources, which have the capabilities of providing full intermediate and depot level maintenance for ~30 engines the first year and ~60+ engines each year for the following three years. There would be a mix of the three TF33 engine variants to include the P100, P102C, and P103. The source shall overhaul and test IAW USAF inspection and repair technical data along with applicable statement of work to generate serviceable engines ready for aircraft installation. Contractor shall have the capability to receive, inspect, repair, overhaul, test, and ship TF33-P100/102C/103 engines. Contractor shall update all shipping/receiving, disassembly, inspections, repairs, build-up transactions in the Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS). Testing of engines will be performed in fully kitted/QEC configuration for each TF33 variant (P100, P102C, P103). Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, facilities, and services. Government Furnished Material may be provided with TF33 Program Office approval for certain life limited parts (LLPs) and parts beyond economical repair (BER). The use of Contractor Furnished Material in support of this engine repair and overhaul contract shall not impact existing government parts support contracts. The anticipated period of performance includes a one year basic contract w/ three one-year options. All interested parties should send company and/or descriptive literature along with responses, questions and/or comments to Mr. John Freeman, PCO, at john.freeman.16@us.af.mil. All responses must be received no later than 14 Jul 20. All questions and comments must be in writing (MS Word or PDF is preferred). No telephone calls will be accepted. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. When expressing interest, potential offerors are requested to provide the following 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: 336412 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) - 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). Part II. Business Capability Information: SSS Questions (limited to 10 pages total and two page Executive Summary): 1. Would you be able to support all three TF33 engine variants (P100, P102C, and P103)? 2. What would be your turn around time/flow days (provide draft schedule with milestones to support answer) to overhaul an engine (listed by each variant)? 3. Please describe the test facility that would be utilized and how it can accommodate fully kitted/QEC engines for all three variants. 4. Are you an USAF approved source for whole engine overhaul and/or component repairs? 5. What is your proposed implementation plan/schedule to reach Full Operation Capability to support this TF33 workload? 6. What experience do you have with military jet engine overhauls (with a focus on TF33 engine variants)? 7. Are you compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for maintenance, parts, labor and depot facilities for JT3D/TF33 engines? 8. Please provide any additional relevant feedback that is deemed important in developing this requirement. 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