UH-1N FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR SYSTEM COMPONENT REPAIR

Request For Information (RFI)Noun: NSN Part NumberLiquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0739 0250KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0740 0116KTU02Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0741 0116KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-9451 20-246-01Control Unit Pump 2915-01-361-0133 0201KCR01CAUTION:The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the Fuel Quantity Indicator System Components, all of which are applicable to the UH-1N Helicopter. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. The Government does not own the data or the rights for the contract repair of this part from additional sources.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.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.The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.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.This solicitation is issued for the purpose of identifying any additional potential repair sources capable of repairing these assets.INSTRUCTIONS:The document below contains a description of the Fuel Quantity Indicator System requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.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.)Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Leigh Ann Taylor, (478) 926-0152, email:leigh.taylor.3@us.af.milPURPOSE/DESCRIPTIONThe Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair the Fuel Quantity Indicator System, all of which are applicable to the UH-1N Helicopter components listed below:NOUN NSN P/NLiquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0739 0250KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0740 0116KTU02Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0741 0116KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-9451 20-246-01Control Unit Pump 2915-01-361-0133 0201KCR01This requirement is for repair services. Our repair services strategy is a five-year contract (basic plus four ordering periods) and will continue through FY28. The projected quantities will be Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) of 55 per year.The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various uses. Its primary mission includes airlift of emergency, security and disaster response forces, emergency evacuation of key government officials, support for flight training and testing, and airlift for distinguished visitors and missile support personnel. It first entered the Air Force inventory in 1970 and is assigned worldwide.Fuel Supply SystemThe main fuel supply system consists of five crashworthy, self-sealing cells, which are interconnected to act as a single unit. Three of the fuel cells are located aft of the pylon structure. The center aft fuel cell has an access door in its rear wall, which supports a fuel quantity probe. Two solid-state level sensors mounted at the same location are used for auxiliary fuel tanks. The other two cells are located under the cabin floor, ahead of the cabin bulkhead and outboard ea.ch of the main longitudinal structure bea.ms. Ea.ch underfloor cell is divided into two sections by a lateral baffle. The rear compartment of ea.ch underfloor cell contains a low-level sensor connected to theFUEL LOW segment light on the master caution panel and R LOW/L LOW caution indicators on the fuel system caution panel.Fuel Supply System IndicatorsThe fuel monitoring system consists of two electrically separate systems: the Fuel Quantity Indicator (FQI) and the Low Level/Fuel Transfer Sensing System.Fuel Quantity IndicatorThe FQI multiplexes and measures the capacitance of usable fuel in the two underfloor fuel cells and provides a bar graph display of the two cells fuel volumes. Ea.ch bar graph segment represents 10% of fuel capacity. Additionally, a four-digit numeric field displays the total usable fuel weight of all five fuel cells. The entire display is backlighted by four 28-volt white incandescent lamps and/or by four Night Vision Goggle (NVG) filtered 5-volt incandescent lamps. An automatic calibration feature provides system dry calibration for improved accuracy and compensates for FQI and cell unit tolerances between different systems. When power is applied, the FQI initializes its internal parameters and rea.ds the factory or zero calibration constants from internal Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). The FQI performs a Built-in-test (BIT) of the indicator and cell unit wiring and assures a valid fuel weight display. All segments of the display remain energized until valid fuel quantity measurement and the indicator rea.ds 1880 for about 10 seconds before the actual fuel reading is displayed and cell unit wiring BIT procedures are completed. A BIT reporting feature allows easy review of errors and rapid maintenance diagnostics. A list of previous errors and total usable fuel weight is retained at power down in the NVM. Fuel quantity transmitters are in the aft center cell and in the front and rear compartments of both underfloor cells. The fuel level in ea.ch tank is measured every 1.5 seconds. The fuel in ea.ch tank is computed by the microprocessor using the measured capacitance of the tank unit in conjunction with predetermined empty and full capacitance values. This computation results in a percent full value that when multiplied by the value for a full tank gives the current fuel tank quantity.Low Level/Fuel Transfer Sensing SystemThe low level/fuel transfer sensing system performs two separate functions: it signals the fuel height at two points in the upper aft cell to provide fuel transfer control, and it provides a low-level warning for ea.ch of the two underfloor cells. The heart of this system is the fuel level monitor unit located in the aft electrical compartment, protected by a circuit breaker marked LOW LEVEL CONT, located on the lower right side of the pedestal console. A low fuel caution light will illuminate when 11 to 14 gallons of fuel remains in the aft compartment of ea.ch underfloor cell.Two level sensing channels are incorporated for the low-level caution system. The left and right low-level sensoring channels are connected to the level sensors in the lower left and lower right tanks.Fuel System Caution Panel.The fuel system caution panel is mounted on the center pedestal to provide BIT, lighting, and auto calibration controls to the FQI. It also provides caution indicators for the fuel system to the Master Caution panel.CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEYNOUN NSN P/NLiquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0739 0250KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0740 0116KTU02Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-0741 0116KTU01Liquid Transmitter 6680-01-361-9451 20-246-01Control Unit Pump 2915-01-361-0133 0201KCR01Part 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: Is your organization performing work under a repair service NAICS code, list NAICS code(s)? 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, via e-mails must be received no later than date indicated on this publication. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Please email your response to: leigh.taylor@us.af.mil.Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Leigh Ann Taylor, (478) 926-0152, email:leigh.taylor.3@us.af.milPart II. Capability Survey QuestionsGeneral Capability Questions: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.Describe your company's experience on previous projects 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).Describe your company’s experience in repairing the Part Number/NSNs listed above that make up the Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS).What is your company’s current maximum repair capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase repair capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).Repair Questions:Describe your capabilities and experience in modifying existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military helicopters by providing the following information on the same or similar items:Contract NumberProcuring AgencyContract ValueNumber of assets shippedProvide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?Discuss your process for addressing any form, fit, and or function issues that may arise out of this effortDescribe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.NDI/T.Destructive testing/inspection.How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.Commerciality Questions:Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?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?Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.