Repair of B-2 Disk Drive Unit

Repair of NSN:  7025-01-582-0638FWP/N:  8535000-922Noun:  Disk Drive Unit (DDU)Application:  B-2Item description and function:  The Disk Drive Unit utilizes nonvolatile memory for the storage of digital data in buffer memory and in removable transportable cartridges. The LRU is divided into 4 parts; (1) the 1553B input/output controller (IOC), (2) buffer memory, (3) Targa disk set (Targa) and (4) the power supply. The DDU possesses the capability, on command, of automatic storage and retrieval of large quantities of data via two dual, redundant 1553 serial multiplex buses. The DDU is also designed to communicate over a dual fiber channel link. The dual fiber channel ports utilize a fiber optic physical layer with an operating speed of 2GB/sec utilizing 50 um (multimode cable, with a short wave laser [850nm]). For test/maintenance access the link will be J-TAG.Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort.     No award will be made under this

solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.This is a solicitation for a firm fixed price requirements type contract  for the repair on the Disk Drive Unit for the B-2, as specified in the attachments and this schedule. The contractor will furnish all material, plant facilities, labor, parts, equipment and expertise necessary to complete the repair work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work is to be accomplished in accordance with the attachments.The contractor shall also accomplish necessary packing, preservation and packaging and return to the Government in completely serviceable condition, at all unit price(s) established at the time of award, the items of the Air Force equipment listed below, all in accordance with the provisions hereof and the Work Specifications in Section J hereof.A Pre-Award Survey and IPE may be required for each CLIN. Details are provided in the PWS, date 8 Mar 2019 paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3.Copies of Tech Order Manuals may be requested. It is the contractor's responsibility to provide a fully executed copy of the DD Form 2345 with all requests for Tech Orders. This office is not responsible for un-timely or misdirected requests.The Government reserves the right to adjust the stock-list price as reflected in this solicitation either upward or downward at any time prior to or after contract award. This adjustment is not subject to negotiation. The quantities set forth in Section B of the solicitation represent the total quantity the Government expects to generate for repair. Failure of the Government to furnish such items in the amounts or quantities described in the schedule will not entitle the contractor to any equitable adjustment in price. Condemned items will not be counted as production.DELIVERY: As mentioned above, the quantities set forth in Section B of this solicitation represent the total quantities the Government expects to generate for repair. Each line item in Section B lists the quantity for the NSN; although the actual Delivery Schedule will be established on the contract. The Delivery Schedule is, deliver two each every 60 days until a total of 120 units has been reached. Early deliveries are encouraged and acceptable."Government Furnished Property for Repair (FAR 16.503(c))Failure of the Government to furnish such items in the amounts or quantities described in the Scheduled as "estimate" or "maximum" will not entitle the contractor to any equitable adjustment in price underthe Government Property clause of the contract. End Items Beyond Economical Repair (BER)Page 4 of 54FA8119-20-R-0005a) Economically Repairable End Items are defined as end items which can be restored to a serviceable condition, in accordance with applicable requirements, when cost of repair will not exceed 75% of the Stock List Price specified in the contract. If the contractor estimated the total cost of the repair and/or overhaul of any end items received will exceed the above percentage of the Stock List Price, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Administrative Contracting Officer in writing and shall not perform further services on any such items except at the direction of the Administrative Contracting officer. Upon receipt of the written notification that a particular item is not reparable, the Contractor shall dispose of the unit in the manner directed by the Administrative Officer.b) The Procuring Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor, through the Administrative Contracting Officer, to exceed the percentage of the Stock List Price in subparagraph (a) above when anitem is in critical supply status.