SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- Structural Support for VHF Omni-DIrectional Radio Antenna for C/KC-135 Aircraft
- Notice Date
- 5/30/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker OC-ALC - (Central Contracting), 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- RFI0007
- Response Due
- 6/30/2008 4:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Amy L Hawkins,, Phone: 405-739-5405, Susan G Cockrell,, Phone: 405 739-5802
- E-Mail Address
-
amy.hawkins@tinker.af.mil, susan.cockrell@tinker.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RADIO (VOR) ANTENNA FOR C/KC-135 AIRCRAFT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) PURPOSE The 827th Aircraft Sustainment Group (ACSG) Contracting Office, Tinker AFB OK, is conducting market research to determine estimated cost, schedule, and performance parameters required to procure a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) VOR antenna, manufacture the structural support within the tail. DESCRIPTION The current C/KC-135 VOR antenna is becoming unsupportable. EDO Corporation manufactures the desired replacement antenna. Additional structural support is needed in the vertical tail for the installation of this VOR antenna. 451 structural kits will be fabricated and 418 installations will occur. The government would like responses from industry regarding the cost and schedule to procure the antenna and associated parts, and to manufacture the structural kit. The government intends to procure 459 VOR antenna kits. The contractor would be required to provide two antennas (P/N DM N4-17-1/N, NSN 5985-01-371-3432), two gaskets (P/N AG867000-02, NSN N/A) one coupler (P/N DM N4-17-2, NSN 5985-01-169-6740), and two cable assembly units (P/N DMU212-1, NSN 5995-01-378-2787) for each antenna kit. These parts have been tested and proven to be compatible with C/KC-135 electronics. Similar antenna components with the same functional capabilities can be recommended instead of the previous parts mentioned. EMI testing will be required as well as other tests if determined applicable. The structural kit for the vertical tail shall be built in accordance with the drawings attached to this RFI. Computer Aided Design (CAD) files for fabricating the kit are available in Standard for the Exchange of Product (STEP) format. RESPONSE Responses should address: 1.Estimated cost to build the structural portion and procuring the parts 2.Kit delivery schedule/production quantities per month 3.Description of parts if different from those desired by the government Interested firms should also include the following in their response: -Company Name and Address -CAGE Code (if available) -Point of Contact -Size of Business (i.e., Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Concern, Minority-Owned Business) -U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity Submit response (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: 827 ACSG/PK ATTN: Amy Hawkins 3001 Staff Dr Ste 2AF1 91A Tinker AFB OK 73145-3020 Or, respondents may wish to respond to amy.hawkins@tinker.af.mil via electronic transmission (e-mail). PLEASE PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF SUBMITTED INFORMATION TO THE POINT OF CONTACT ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB 30 JUNE 08. Responses must be received no later than 30 JUNE 08. Documents must be formatted to 8.5 x 11 paper with type no smaller than 10 point font. DISCLAIMER This RFI is not an offer. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associates with responding to this RFI. Responses will not be returned. All responses must be unclassified. Questions should be directed to Ms. Amy Hawkins via email or call 405-739-5405 directly. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.
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