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J -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SOL F41608-96-R-0155 DUE 022196 POC For copy, Amaro, Mary Ann/Ldkj/210-925-8845, For additional information contact Amaro, Mary Ann/Ldkj/210-925-8845 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A ''REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS'' OR AN INDICATION THAT THE AIR FORCE INTENDS TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. THE AIR FORCE WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. Kelly AFB is exploring various alternatives for performing the overhaul and testing of the Fuel Accessories workload. The purpose of this REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is to seek information from contractors with expertise in performing overhaul work on Fuel Accessories as described below, in order to determine the feasibility of these alternatives in an effort to provide the best mix of support to our customer base. DESCRIPTION OF WORKLOAD: We are considering the feasibility of contracting out the following stock classes: 2835, 2915, 2920, 2925, 2930, 2935, 2945, 2990, 2995, 3010, 3020, 3040, 4320, 4710, 4720, 4730, 4810, 4820, 4920, 5930, 5945, 5995, 5999, 6150, 6620, and 6685. These stock classes equate to the following workloads: Fuel Controls repair and Overhaul: F100 Unified Fuel Control, TF39 and T56 Fuel Controls. Fuel Accessories Overhaul: Filters, Valves, Pumps, Manifolds, Fuel/Oil Coolers, Bleed Cylinders, Actuators, Temperature Sensors, Nozzles, Atomizers, Scavenge Tubes, Spray Rings, Pressure Switches, Refueling Receptacles. Engine and Airframe Pneudraulics Overhaul and Test: Oil pumps, Fuel/Oil Coolers Valves, Filters, Pressure Switches, Air Driven Fuel Pumps/Controls, Actuators. Description of Facilities Currently Used in Support of this Work: Bldg 329: 30,000 sq ft; encompassing inspection, overhaul, and testing of heat exchangers, oil coolers, actuators, and cable assemblies. Bldg 333: 29,941 sq ft; encompassing inspection, overhaul, and testing of valves and oil pumps. Bldg 345: 48,959 sq ft; encompassing test and calibration of jet engine and airframe fuel accessories utilizing manual and automated test stands. Bldg 347: 76,000 sq ft encompassing inspection, overhaul, and testing of engine fuel accessories (valves, pumps, etc for T56, TF39, and F100 engine) Bldg 348: 94,000 sq ft encompassing inspection, overhaul and testing of Unified Fuel Controls. Facilities and Equipment Availability: The facilities listed above may be made available on a Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) basis. Equipment will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment. Issues: Most of these workloads consist of operations required to restore unserviceable units to serviceable condition. These operations include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair or replacement of individual components, testing of sub-assemblies and complete assembly and test of the component in accordance with Air Force technical orders, manuals and directives. The objective of the overhaul services is to provide an operationally safe and reliable component to the customer with an expected life comparable to a new unit. Because of the vital nature of these components, in terms of the impact on safety of flight, the Air Force is particularly concerned that such components be contracted only to those organizations with demonstrated expertise and adequate quality assurance programs. In accordance with these concerns, interested parties are invited to provide thoughtful response to the following questions. In addition, the Air Force invites respondents to provide any other comments, concerns or alternatives they wish to propose. 1. The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and the Lightningbolt initiatives are driving the DOD to improved methods of doing business. One such initiatives is directed toward providing a performance based Statement of Objectives rather than a traditional ''How To'' Statement of Work, which provides potential contractors flexibility in proposal preparation and ultimately in contract performance. How should the Air Force define Statement of Objectives that would adequately describe the workload requirements and performance characteristics of the fuel accessories end items to industry? Provide strawman. 2. How should the Air Force describe the quality standards expected? In your estimation, is ISO9000 certification a necessary qualification to perform this work? Why or Why not? 3. The Air Force is making every effort possible to transition to commercialization to reduce our operating cost. What contract terms would be most appropriate, in your experience, to comply with our performance requirements and yet provide industry with the opportunity to perform in a commercial environment? 4. What other issues should the Air Force consider in assessing the viability of contracting this workload? What is your opinion on these issues? 5. How do we ensure that only approved parts are utilized and that component configuration control is maintained? 6. The Air Force needs to have every overhauled/repaired item operate within testing parameters of the technical order, as well as meet or exceed mean-time-between failure rates. How should the Air Force enforce these parameters without forcing the winning contractor to use the technical orders, but rather best commercial practices instead? Can the Air Force hold the winning contractor to the testing section of the technical orders only? 7. How should the Air Force request a proposed transition plan for workload and personnel, from government to contractor, to be seamless? For example, transitioning smallest shops, easiest work load first, and then progressively assuming more difficult workload. For personnel, hiring on government workers once the affected shops have transitioned. What criteria should the Air Force use in evaluating a transition plan? 8. What evaluation criteria should the Air Force use in evaluating management capability, production planning, and technical capability? 9. If the Air Force leases the facilities under the terms of 10 USC 2667, what terms would be most appropriate? 10. Some fuel accessory subcomponents are routed to back shop support (i.e. heat treat, plating, machine shop, etc.). I these shops were not part of this proposed effort, how would a prospective contractor handle fuels accessory routed items requiring back shop support? 11. Are you interested in any future offerings, if any, of this workload? Let us know. RESPONSES: Interested respondents should send their RFI inputs to Mr. Dan Bowman, SA- ALC/LDPZ, Bldg 326, 500 Perrin Road, Room 208, Kelly AFB, TX 78241-6449, 210-925-4275. Responses should be submitted by 21 Feb 1996. Additional information on Kelly facilities and workloads can be found on the Kelly AFB, world wide web home page. URL is http://www://www.kelly-afb.org//links//procur.htm THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The approximate issue/response date will be 19 JAN 96. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. See Note (s) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. (0022)

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