Overhaul of B-1 Gear Sweep Actuators and Components

The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 is contemplating the Overhaul of the B-1 Gear Sweep Actuators and Components.  A firm fixed price (FFP) 5-year requirements type contract with a 3-year basic option and one 2-year option is contemplated.

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD20302201712 as follows:

Written response is required.

CLIN 0001, NSN:  1680-01-148-4141RK, P/N:  5003892, 3-year basic Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ), 3 ea.

CLIN 0002, Input NSN:  1650-01-276-1944, Input P/N:  5003418-12, Output NSN:  1650-01-652-5025, Output P/N:  5003418-14, 3-year basic BEQ, 6 ea.

CLIN 0003 Input NSN:  1650-01-276-5888, Input P/N:  5003418-11, Output NSN:  1650-01-652-5309, Output P/N:  5003418-13, 3-year basic BEQ, 3 ea.

CLIN 0004, Over and Above, To be Determined (TBD)

CLIN 0005, Data and Reports, Not Separately Priced (NSP)

CLIN 1001, NSN:  1680-01-148-4141RK, P/N:  5003892, 2-year option BEQ, 2 ea.

CLIN 1002, Input NSN:  1650-01-276-1944, Input P/N:  5003418-12, Output NSN:  1650-01-652-5025, Output P/N:  5003418-14,  2-year option BEQ, 6 ea.

CLIN 1003 Input NSN:  1650-01-276-5888, Input P/N:  5003418-11, Output NSN:  1650-01-652-5309, Output P/N:  5003418-13,   2-year option BEQ, 2 ea.

CLIN 1004, Over and Above, TBD

CLIN 1005, Data and Reports, NSP

Function:  The Gear Sweep Actuator (GSA) is a hydromechanical unit that converts hydraulic power from the aircraft's hydraulic systems to mechanical power.  The gearbox assembly provides the output angle required to connect the GSA with the cross ship drive train.  Part of the hydraulic train to move the wings of the B-1.  GSA Dimensions:  45" L X 25" W X 24" H and weighs 205 lbs.  Material:  Steel and aluminum.  Gearbox assembly dimension:  18.927" L X 13.55" W X 30.8340" H and weighs 133.50 lbs.  Material: Aluminum alloy and steel.

Delivery:  Deliver 1 ea. unit per month beginning 30 days After Receipt of Order/Reparable Units (ARO/REPS).  Early delivery is acceptable.

Ship To:  Shipping instructions will be provided by the Supply Planner (SP) prior to any shipments of serviceable assets.

Duration of Contract Period:  5 Years total with One Three-Year Basic and One Two-Year Option.

Qualification Requirements:  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY.  For qualification information/source approval requests contact the Source Development Office, OC-ALC/SB (405) 739-7243.  Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualification of additional sources.  Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part.  Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from approved sources.  Current approved sources include:

MOOG, Inc. CAGE CODE:  0ZWK8

Hamilton Sundstrand CAGE CODE:  99167

Thomas Instrument CAGE CODE:  5H860

In order to receive any technical data related to this acquisition, offerors must send an email request to M. Ryan Churchwell at matthew.churchwell.2@us.af.mil and Jacqueline West at jacqueline.west@us.af.mil.  Release of any data is subject to applicable data rights.  The request shall be on company letterhead and include the applicable solicitation number, the specific data needed (including TO and/or drawing numbers), and a copy of the current approved DD Form 2345.  The form, including instructions for completing the form, is available at:  http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/forminfo/forminfopage2220.html.

Export Control:  N/A

The AMC is R1/3

Set-aside:  N/A

The Government intends to issue solicitation on or about 17 October 2023 with a closing response date on or about 1 December 2023.  This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such.  Based upon market research, the Government will not be using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.  

All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail.  All questions submitted to this office are subject to be posted in this notice along with the appropriate response(s).  Vendor identities will not be disclosed.  Prospective offerors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and any attachments thereto to be considered responsive.  All offerors are to specify in their response whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business.  Also, offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

APPLICABLE TECHNICAL ORDERS

Specific Technical Orders

PART NUMBER     REMANUFACTURE MANUAL/TO      TITLE/REVISION AND/OR OTHER DIRECTIVES                                                                      NUMBER                                              (AFTO FORM 252)

5003418-13&14      16G1-176-3                                           Technical Manual Gear Sweep Actuator  (Overhaul)

5003418-13&14      16G1-176-4                                           Technical Manual Gear Sweep Actuator  (IPB)

5902063                  9H10-2-8-3                                            Technical Manual Control Motor (Overhaul)

5902062                  9H10-2-11-3                                          Technical Manual Drive Motor (Overhaul)

General Technical Orders

TO NUMBER                                  DATE                                         TITLE

00-5-1                                             25 JAN 2021                               AF TECHNICAL ORDER SYSTEM

00-5-3                                             11 AUG 2021                              AF TECHNICAL ORDER LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

00-35D-54                                      15 APR 2021                              USAF DEFICIENCY REPORTING, INVESTIGATION AND                                                                                                                    RESOLUTION

Air Force Manuals

DOCUMENT NUMBER                   DATE                                          TITLE

AFI 23-101                                       21 OCT 2020                              AIR FORCE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

AFMAN 23-122                                26 OCT 2020                              MATERIEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

DoD/Air Force Forms

FORM NUMBER                                         TITLE

SF 364                                                         REPORT OF DISCREPANCY

SF 368                                                         PRODUCT QUALITY DEFICIENCY REPORT

DD250                                                         MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT

DD1348-1A                                                  ISSUE RELEASE/RECEIPT DOCUMENT

DD1574                                                       SERVICEABLE TAG – MATERIEL

DD1574-1                                                    SERVICEABLE LABEL – MATERIEL

DD1577-2                                                    UNSERVICEABLE (REPAIRABLE) TAG – MATERIEL

DD1577-3                                                    UNSERVICEABLE (REPAIRABLE) LABEL – MATERIEL

DD1577                                                       UNSERVICEABLE (CONDEMNED) TAG – MATERIEL

DD1577-1                                                    UNSERVICEABLE (CONDEMNED) LABEL – MATERIEL

DD1575                                                       SUSPENDED TAG – MATERIEL

DD1575-1                                                    SUSPENDED LABEL – MATERIEL

DD1694                                                       REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

AFMC FORM 158                                       PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Documents

N/A

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition).  The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contracual concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.  Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.