SAM #FA8505-27-UDTMR

U.S. Air Force Market Research for F-15 UDTMR Retrofit Kits and Acceptance Testing

The U.S. Air Force is gathering market information on F-15 data-transfer reader retrofit kits. - Government buyer: United States Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighter and Advanced Aircraft office (AFLCMC/WAQ); the attachment also identifies the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group. - Request: Capability to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver approximately 30–40 Universal Data Transfer Module Reader (UDTMR) Retrofit Kits for the F-15 fleet. - Kit contents: Circuit card assemblies, custom wiring harnesses, machined or punched interface backplates, and USB adapter cabling. The retrofit replaces the legacy SCSI interface with USB connectivity. No part numbers are provided. - Testing service: Install an assembled, powered-on kit in the applicable DTMR shell and perform Government-approved FADS acceptance testing. Testing requires existing CAC-enabled access to the Government network and FADS environment at Robins AFB, Georgia, or Eglin AFB, Florida. - Delivery capability: The anticipated delivery window is 3–5 months after award; the survey also asks whether vendors can deliver 30–40 kits within 60–90 days after receipt of order. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are named in the provided materials.

Description

This questionnaire/survey is for obtaining information only. Companies are encouraged to provide responses to this questionnaire but are advised that their participation is voluntary only. Contractors responding to this Request for Information (RFI) are placed on notice that participation in this survey does 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 is conducting market research to identify potential commercial and non-commercial sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and capacity to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver Universal Data Transfer Module Reader (UDTMR) Retrofit Kits for the United States Air Force (USAF) F-15 fleet.

Please see the attached Request for Information (RFI). 

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