C-130, C-17 and C-5 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recording (SSCVR) and Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) and Amplifier Control Unit (ACU)

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Contract Opportunity

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, manufacturing data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the C-130, C-17 and C-5 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recording (SSCVR) System which includes: two Solid State Flight Data Recorders (SSFDR), a Sound Recorder (SSCVR) and an Amplifier Control Unit (ACU). The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

• Flight Data Recorder, NSN 6610-01-501-1161CX, Part Number 2100-4042-53.


• Control Amplifier, NSN 5895-01-524-2752CX, Part Number 93-A152-16B.


• Flight Data Recorder, NSN 6610-01-471-8090CX, Part Number 2100-4042-00.


• Sound Recorder, NSN 5835-01-477-0137CX, Part Number 2100-1020-93.

The RMC/ RMSC code for the SSCVR, SSFDR and ACU is R3/R.

The technical data required to organically or competitively repair these items is not owned by the Government and it is uneconomical to acquire the data by purchase or to reverse engineer these items. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

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.

Acron Aviation is the manufacturer of the SSCVR, SSFDR and ACU and the only known source of repair for this item. 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.

FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997), applies to this request for proposal:

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

1. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.


2. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of informational planning and budgetary forecasting by the government.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contains a description of the SSCVR, SSFDR and ACU 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 fulfill that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.
   
   
   
   • 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 related to this market survey should be addressed to Anthony D. Simmons, Program Manager, via email at anthony.simmons.12@us.af.mil.

C-130, C-17 and C-5 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recording (SSCVR) and Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) and Amplifier Control Unit (ACU)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide depot-level test and repair of the C-130, C-17 and C-5 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recording (SSCVR) and Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) and Amplifier Control Unit (ACU). The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

• Flight Data Recorder, NSN 6610-01-501-1161CX, Part Number 2100-4042-53.


• Control Amplifier, NSN 5895-01-524-2752CX, Part Number 93-A152-16B.


• Flight Data Recorder, NSN 6610-01-471-8090CX, Part Number 2100-4042-00.


• Sound Recorder, NSN 5835-01-477-0137CX, Part Number 2100-1020-93.

The SSCVR, SSFDR, and ACU were built by Acron Aviation (formerly L-3 Aviation Products) and there are no complete engineering data packages available to the government that can be used to repair the SSCVR, SSFDR, and ACU. These line replacement units (LRUs) are used on the

C-130, C-17, and C-5 and other aircraft. The Solid-State Cockpit Voice Recorder (SSCVR) delivers reliability, is lightweight and has low power consumption. The SSCVR records up to 2 hours of high-quality recordings on all four channels. The Solid-State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) records 64/128/256/512/1024 words-per-second flight data for a minimum of 25 hours. The Amplifier Control Unit (ACU) provides pre-amplification of microphone input and utilizes either its own built-in microphone or external area microphone to record conversation on the flight deck for storage in the cockpit voice recorder. Repairs of the SSCVR, SSFDR, and ACU are intended to ensure the availability of the assets necessary to support the current mission requirement of the C-5, C-17, and C-130 aircraft.

The SSCVR, SSFDR, and ACU must meet form, fit, function, and interface (F3I) requirements. However, the Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to compete for the repair of these parts. It has been determined to be uneconomical to reverse-engineer the data, qualify a new source, or buy the data and/or data rights. Acron Aviation is the only known source of repair for these assets and has been since the SSCVR System was fielded.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C-130, C-17 and C-5 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recording (SSCVR) and Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) and Amplifier Control Unit (ACU)

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:


• Address:


• Point of Contact:


• CAGE Code:


• Phone Number:


• E-mail Address:


• Web Page URL:


• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: NAICS Code 334511 – Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

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  • Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
  
  
  • HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)
  
  
  • A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).
  
  
  
  

Responses, must be received no later than the close of business 08 September 2025. Please email your response to anthony.simmons.12@us.af.mil:

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Anthony D. Simmons, Program Manager, email anthony.simmons.12@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.


2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and agency/organization supported.


3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the SSCVR, SSFDR, and ACU?


4. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.


2. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?


3. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.


4. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in- process balances and repair status to your customer.


5. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.


6. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirements?


2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?


3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

D. Continuity of Operations and Cybersecurity

1. Does your company have an active Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) or equivalent in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event that causes facilities or operations to be disrupted?


2. What mitigation strategies are in place for your company to resume operations and to prevent further disruptions?


3. Is your company facing financial disruption, impending mergers, acquisition and/or foreign investment?


4. If there is Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) of your company, what percentage of the company is owned by the foreign entity(ies)? Which foreign country(ies)/entity(ies) owns part or all of your company?


5. Does your company have a policy/plan for preventing and mitigating risks associated with internal and external information systems security?


6. Has your company implemented cybersecurity requirements given in DFARS clause 252.204-7012, "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting"?

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