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NOTES: Caution: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the specialized expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to provide repair ... NOTES: Caution: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the specialized expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to provide repair procedure and Technical Data Package development for B-2 structural and electronic assemblies. This effort requires a minimum of a SECRET/SAP level of security clearance. 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 Air Force is in search of prospective vendors for an engineering services effort regarding the B-2 Data Entry Panel (DEP). The B-2 Data Entry Panel (DEP) is a flight safety critical unit and primarily functions to provide avionics monitoring and control capabilities to the crew and maintenance personnel. Multi-function keys, keyboard and CRT display are used for data input and processing. The unit is designed and hardened for nuclear environment operations. The B-2 DEP is a safety of flight critical asset and is in critical need of obsolescence resolution to prevent mission impact. Obsolescence of the LRU prevents new procurement, so internal obsolescence must be addressed before more spares are purchased. The purpose of this effort includes the design, build, and qualification of all the necessary support equipment for test and manufacturing of the DEP, as well as update to the Technical Data Package (TDP) to provide unlimited data rights and update Technical Orders to support and enable future procurement and repair of the DEP. Potential vendors must be capable of performing the following tasks and meet the following requirements: Evaluation of BOM, all production/test equipment, and documentation Based on the list of current and projected obsolescence, the contractor shall identify and evaluate proposed alternatives for long term sustainment. LRU form, fit, and function shall be maintained. Meet all current B-2 DEP P-Spec requirements. Address any verification/validation requirements for implementation of new designs. Delivery of Flight Justification Test (FJT) or production representative assets to support integration test, validation, and verification activities. Determine what parts require further testing to assure feasibility of the proposed solutions. Develop and deliver a Technical Data Package. At this time, Northrop Grumman is the only known source with qualifications to execute this effort. Prior to release of technical data to prospective vendors, these vendors must first submit their capabilities and past performance to demonstrate the following: Define, plan, implement, and test low observable applications. Design, Repair and/or manufacture other related B-2 aircraft LRUs of this nature. Maintain an AS9110 (or equivalent) quality system. Employ only individuals who can pass a Defense Investigative Service background check required for a SECRET clearance and maintain such clearance. Maintains a corporate cost accounting system that meets the requirements of DCMA and/or DCAA. Must not be owned (directly or indirectly) by a foreign company(ies) or individual(s) for the duration of any potential Government contract. As a small or large business, do you believe conditions exist for a small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-3(a) for any portion of the requirement described above? If yes, please indicate which portion of the requirement and the most appropriate NAICS code for each portion. Of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be small business set-aside, are you most interested in performing as a prime contractor or subcontractor for the requirement described above? Please indicate whether you would qualify as a small or large business under the NAICS code you believe is most appropriate. If you are a small business, of the portion of work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside, are you capable of performing at least 50% of the work, in order to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, specifically 52.219-14(c)(1), “At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.” If you are a small business interested in performing a portion of the requirement as a set- aside, provide a brief summary of your company’s experience and past performance within the past three years as a prime contractor as it relates to the magnitude of this anticipated requirement and/or the portion of the work you identified as having the potential to be partially set-aside. If a large business, relative to NAICS Code 541330, submit the reasonable expectation of subcontracting opportunities for small business concern(s) to provide materials, parts and/or services in support of your capabilities to meet the requirements of this effort.