RFI - Slide, Drawer, Extension Rod

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

NSN 5340011874186CW Slide, Drawer, Extension Rod

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capability to manufacture and sell-off testing of the APX-103 slide, drawer, extension rod NSN 5340011874186CW. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

SRU:

5340-01-187-4186, P/N 204-56030-5, slide, drawer, extension rod

The 5340-01-187-4186CW is the slide, drawer, extension rod that fits inside the APX 103 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Antenna Drive (5985-01-158-8819CX, P/N 204-56030-4). The technical data required to organically repair or compete the repair is owned by the Government and will be made available upon request. No samples are available for potential suppliers to evaluate.

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.

Boeing is the original manufacturer of the 5340-01-187-4186CW and the APX 103 IFF system. The APX 103 Antenna Drive and Antenna Control are now organically repaired by the USAF. 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

(b) 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.

(c) This solicitation 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 5340-01-187-4186CW requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

1. 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.)
   
   
   
   1. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
   
   
   
   

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

1. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Heidi Sirmon, Logistics Management Specialist via email at heidi.sirmon@us.af.mil or Landon Howe, Engineer, landon.howe@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capability to manufacture and procure the slide, drawer, extension piece NSN 5340-01-187-4186CW. This item is a component of the APX 103 IFF Antenna Drive ) (5985-01-158-8819CX, P/N 204-56030-4), originally manufactured by Boeing and now repaired by the USAF. The USAF owns the technical data and distribution rights, which will be made available upon request. All interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than the deadline below. The National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (PN) are as follows:

SRU:

5340-01-187-4186, P/N 204-56030-5, slide, drawer, extension rod

The slider drawer, extension rod (P/N 204-56030-5) fits inside the APX 103 antenna drive and varies the amount of Radio Frequency (RF) within the tube projections of the connector assemblies.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

NSN 5340011874186CW Slide, Drawer, Extension rod

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 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment

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)


• 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).

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 30 May 2025. Please email your response to heidi.sirmon@us.af.mil or landon.howe@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Heidi Sirmon, Logistics Management Specialist via email at heidi.sirmon@us.af.mil or Landon Howe, Engineer, landon.howe@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Describe your company’s experience in manufacturing or procuring the 5340-01-187-4186CW.
   
   


2. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

1. 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 do to critical operational mission requirements.

1. Commerciality Questions:

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


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?

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

1. 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?

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

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

1. 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?
   
   

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

1. 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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