Engine Wash

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, equipment and experience to meet the Engine Wash requirements for the (KC-135), F108-201 F138-100 (C-5M) and TF33-103 (B-52), TF33-100A (E-3), F139-PW-100 (KC-46A) engines. Total combined engine wash quantity could be approximately 700 engines per year/with 58 per month. Additional capabilities to wash Air Force engines not listed is encouraged. Engine washes shall be performed at approximately 34 Air Force Base locations. Wash schedules may include from 1- 10 simultaneous locations at once and may include weekend operations. Engine wash quantities will vary from 4 engines to over 40 engines per visit.

Contractor engine wash responsibilities will be limited to installing, operating and removing contractor furnished equipment from engine in addition to effluent conditioning and proper disposal. Aircraft/engine setup and operation during and after water wash procedure will be the responsibility of the U.S. Government. Engine wash shall take no longer that 1 hour from equipment installation to removal for each engine. Contractor will ensure strict adherence to all Country, Government, State and Local environment rules and regulations required during water wash effluent disposal. Contract is proposed to have a one (1) year base with four (4) 1-year options.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Below are engine wash performance capabilities required to satisfy Air Force engine wash Technical Data requirements. Providing any additional capabilities to improve engine wash results is encouraged.

• A. Water Flow: Capable of flow rates specific to each engine type. Rates vary from as low as <.25 as="" gal="" high="" minute="" per="" to=""> 6-8 gal per minute


• B. Water Type: shall be deionized potable water with PH between 6.0 and 8.5, dissolved solids
  
• C. Water dispensed at temperatures up to 200 ° F


• D. Shall be able to dispense detergent if required


• E. Shall be able to dispense Alcohol if ambient conditions are below 40° F


• F. Fan blades shall be cleaned if required


• G. Shall Comply with all Country, Federal, State and local environmental regulations required safely disposal of engine wash effluent

2. If, after reviewing these requirements, you desire to participate in this market research, provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these engine wash performance requirements and provide response to Part I, Engine Wash Business Information and Part II, General Engine Wash Capability Questions. Limit response to 15 pages. 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, overseas water wash support, etc.)

• A. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.


• B. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.


• C. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the requiring activity, plus phone number.

Part I. Engine Wash 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:


• The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 488190. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:
  
  
  
  • Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
  
  
  • HUB Zone Certified (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
  
  
  • Sam.gov Registration. (Yes / No)
  
  
  • A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).
  
  
  
  

Part II. Engine Wash Capability Survey Questions

General Engine Wash Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the ability of your company to provide engine wash services on U.S. Air Force aircraft configured with four or eight commercial and military designed engines. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.


2. How many engine wash locations is your company able to support at the same time?


3. What areas of the continental U.S. are you most cost effective and able to respond to a wash schedule within 72 hours?


4. Are you able to engine wash on a Saturday and/or Sunday if required?


5. Provide the least amount of time required to respond to an engine wash event to over 34 military bases in the continental United States.


6. Describe your company's past engine wash experience on aircraft/engine configurations similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).


7. At what point does your company determine that an engine is considered clean as possible? Is your measuring equipment periodically calibrated?


8. Describe where the measurement of cleanliness is taken on above listed engines and why?


9. Briefly describe how your engine wash equipment and installation procedures will prevent damage to engine components by either equipment contact or by Foreign Object Damage (FOD).


10. Describe your company's capabilities to condition engine wash effluent prior to disposal. Describe how you comply with applicable Federal, State and local environmental regulations.


11. Describe how you comply with environmental rules regarding disposal of wash effluent.


12. What quality assurance processes, FOD prevention and engine test qualification practices both prior to and after the engine wash does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) if registered.


13. Is there any additional information that we would need to provide to you to support your engine wash capability being a viable solution to our requirement?

Submit information via email to AFLCMC/LPZX Workflow AFLCMC.LPZL.Workflow@us.af.mil. Please include the heading “Engine Wash Sources Sought (company name).”

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No award will be made under this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/ Request for Information (RFI) Market Survey. The Government reserves the right to cancel this SSS/RFI, either before or after the closing date. The Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs." This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on www.sam.gov. Contractors not responding to this Sources Sought will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation, if issued.