Federal Bid

Last Updated on 05 May 2016 at 8 AM
Sources Sought
Lakehurst New jersey

MQ-8C Peculiar Support Equipment

Solicitation ID N68335-16-RFI-0216
Posted Date 05 Apr 2016 at 7 PM
Archive Date 05 May 2016 at 5 AM
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Agency Department Of Defense
Location Lakehurst New jersey United states 08733
Production and delivery of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) in support of the MQ-8C Fire Scout Program.

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION

This is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice to solicit comments, questions and feedback from industry regarding a planned procurement for the production and delivery of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) end items required to perform maintenance on the MQ-8C Fire Scout for the Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst, NJ.  These PSE items are integral for the full complement of Support Equipment needed for initial outfitting of MQ-8C Squadrons to perform preventative and remedial maintenance on MQ-8C Aircraft.

Interested parties may submit technical literature/brochures on their products or solutions that meet the requirements as set forth in the basic requirements list included herein. Rough Order of Magnitude pricing is also requested for planning purposes. Any other relevant information may also be submitted for consideration, to aid in refinement of this requirement.

THIS RFI IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible vendors capable of providing production and delivery of the PSE end items required to perform maintenance on the MQ-8C Fire Scout described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

ELIGIBILITY

The PSC for this requirement is 5120; the NAICS is 332216 with a size standard of 750 employees. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond. 

REQUIREMENTS

Production and delivery of the following PSE required to perform maintenance on the MQ-8C Fire Scout:

Lateral Rigging Tool, P/N 407-201-303-101 or RBT400353
Longitudinal Rigging Tool, P/N 407-201-304-1001 or RBT400354
Hub Support, P/N 407-210-001-101 or RBT18522
Puller Assembly, P/N 407-204-013-101 or RBT400229
Driveshaft Tool Set, P/N SKSP1425-501 or RBBP1425-101

The Government does not own the drawings or technical data for the MQ-8C Fire Scout or for the required PSE.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to meet the requirements listed in the attached Requirements List.  This documentation must address, at a minimum, the following:   
If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this SOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to AIR-2.5.2.5.1 contracts, Shannan Germond, by email to [email protected]. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 20 April 2016. 

  1. Company Name; Company Address; Cage Code, Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
  2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
  3. Statement regarding capability.

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