Countermeasure Receivers Long Term

Countermeasure Receivers

NSN 5865-01-600-7783 NR

NSN 5865-01-600-9835 NR

NSN 5865-01-626-3127 FW

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 Countermeasure Receivers for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel.  The amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.  Contractors 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:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the Countermeasure Receivers requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability.

1. 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.)
   1. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

1. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

1. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to [email protected].  With a subject line: "Countermeasure Receivers"

Primary Point of Contact:

Jim Blackstone

Production Management Specialist

424 SCMS / GUME

405-582-5288

Countermeasure Receivers Long Term

Countermeasure Receivers

NSN 5865-01-600-7783 NR

NSN 5865-01-600-9835 NR

NSN 5865-01-626-3127 FW

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

      The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the overhaul of Countermeasure Receivers NSNs: 5865-01-600-7783 NR, 5865-01-600-9835 NR and 5865-01-626-3127 FW for USAF personnel.  Our acquisition strategy is a two-year contract (basic plus one option period) and will continue through FY18.  The projected quantities will be an estimate of 6 per year (7783), 3 per year (9835) and 2 per year (3127). 

Countermeasure Receivers are part of the Defense Management System (DMS) for the B-2 aircraft.  The Countermeasure Receivers should be overhauled IAW with the latest overhaul instructions.  A drawing package is not available through the USAF and must be acquired from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Lockheed Martin Corp.), Cage 03640 to complete the work described, including military specific modifications.  The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including details of your ability to provide a copy of the OEM's overhaul manual (including disassembly, overhaul, test and an illustrated parts breakdown including part numbers) and an OEM licensee agreement certifying your business is approved by the OEM to overhaul this equipment.  The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Countermeasure Receivers Long Term

Countermeasure Receivers

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).

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business September 2, 2016.  Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

424 SCMS / GUME

Attn:  Jim Blackstone

Post: 1AF1 93A

3001 Staff Drive

Tinker AFB, OK 73145

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to [email protected].  With a subject line: "Countermeasure Receivers"

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

•A.   General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide.  Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

1. 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).

1. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?  Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

1. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

1. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals.  Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

1. 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.

1. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

•B.   Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.

1. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

•3.     Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/in work balances and repair status to your customer.

•C.   Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?  If you offer this product and/or 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.

•D.   Services Questions

•1.      Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

•2.      Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures.  Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

•3.      Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:

•a)      Contract Number

•b)      Procuring Agency

•c)      Contract Value

•d)     Services Provided

•4.      Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.

•5.      Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

•6.      Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.

•7.      Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required.

•8.      How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

•9.      If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform.  Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance.