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Air Force Seeks Repair Services for F-15 ADCP II (Honeywell) – Five-Year Contract

The U.S. Air Force is seeking sources for depot-level test and repair services for the F-15 Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II), a mission-critical avionics component. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center (FA8538 AFSC PZAAB) - OEMs and Vendors: - Honeywell (manufacturer of ADCP II) - Boeing (sole source repair contractor due to proprietary data and system-level manufacturing rights) - Products/Services Requested: - Repair services for the F-15 ADCP II (NSN 5825-01-684-8917FX, Part Number 52000750-3750) - Estimated 60 units to be repaired annually - Includes obsolete parts resolution, engineering support for deficiency reports, and material improvement projects - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Government does not own technical data or repair rights; only Boeing holds proprietary integration data - Contractors must provide all materials, support equipment, tools, and test equipment - Replacement parts must meet or exceed original quality and maintain form, fit, function, and interface as per T.O. 1F-15E-4-4 - Commercial off-the-shelf items are not acceptable; no competitive acquisition package or samples available - The ADCP II is a critical processor for F-15 aircraft, handling target data, sensory information, and weapons display - Five-year contract (base plus four one-year options), supporting the ADCP II until approximately 2045

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 

F-15 Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II), 5825-01-684-8917FX

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the F-15 Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II).

LRU: NSN: 5825-01-684-8917FX, P/N: 52000750-3750, NOUN: Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II)

The Repair Method Code (RMC) /Repair Method Suffix Code (RMC/RMSC) for the ADCP II is R5/R; where RMC/R5 is repair directly from a sole source contractor which is not the actual manufacturer. RMSC/R is the Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the item. This code is used when the Government did not initially purchase the data and/or rights.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The ADCP II has the capability of processing target data, controls and displays aircraft sensory information for the flight crew, and displays on-board weapon capability. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate. The Government did not provision for a competitive acquisition package including the full repair technical data or acquisition of any test equipment that would be required to perform organic repairs. The ADCP II must meet form, fit, function, and interface requirements as referenced in per T.O. 1F-15E-4-4 for effective F-15 mission accomplishment. Therefore, a commercial item will not satisfy the unique requirements of this acquisition.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

Honeywell is the manufacturer of the ADCP II, however the known sole source contractor for repair of this item is Boeing, as Boeing owns the propriety integration data and system-level manufacturing rights.

The known source for this requirement is:

The Boeing Company 6200 James S McDonnell Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63134-1939 Cage: 76301 Type: Large Business

Contractors/Institutions 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.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information requested except as provided in subsection 31.205-18 Bid and Proposal (B&P) Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation

This request for information/sources sought synopsis is issued for the purpose of informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the ADCP II repair requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability. 2. 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.)            a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Madison Norris, Contract Specialist, at madison.norris@us.af.mil with copy to Joseph Jones, Contracting Officer, at joseph.jones.81@us.af.mil.

                                      *** The entire Request for Information (RFI) is attached***

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