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REQUIREMENT TITLE: Sources Sought for the F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) NSN/Part Number(s): 5836015204682; MB211G-01 5836016153136; DVR-050A-00 5836016207418; DVR-050A-01 5836016220444; DVR-050A-0... REQUIREMENT TITLE: Sources Sought for the F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) NSN/Part Number(s): 5836015204682; MB211G-01 5836016153136; DVR-050A-00 5836016207418; DVR-050A-01 5836016220444; DVR-050A-02 Solicitation Number: Notice Type: FA8251-22-R-F16DVR Sources Sought Synopsis: 1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. a) The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811219 which has a corresponding Size standard of $22.0M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. 2. PROGRAM DETAILS: The Air Force is issuing this repair sources sought announcement as part of a market research survey to determine if additional sources exist that could become qualified for repair of the F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Responses to this Notice shall consist of an initial white paper (not to exceed 3 pages) describing the offeror’s capabilities with regard to trouble shooting, testing and repairing the F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) records F-16 video, audio, and flight data and is applicable to all blocks of F-16 aircraft. The specific parts involved are as follows: Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Configurations FSC NIIN MMAC Part # 5836 01-520-4682 WF MB211G-01 5836 01-615-3136 WF DVR-050A-00 5836 01-622-0444 WF DVR-050A-02 5836 01-620-7418 WF DVR-050A-01 The DVR is a complex, military specific system and is significantly different from commercial use video recorders. The government does not own any repair manuals or detailed parts lists for the F-16 DVR. Additionally, the government does not have any special test equipment available for repair of the F-16 DVR. Therefore, the respondent would need to be able to demonstrate the ability to obtain or create those resources necessary to perform trouble shooting, repair and testing of the F-16 DVR in a timely fashion. If the offerer is able to develop or obtain the data, manuals, and tech orders from another party, they must be able to demonstrate that they have access to such resources and the legal right to use said resources to repair assets for the government. International Enterprises Inc. (IEI) currently owns the data for the repairs of the DVR and is the only known source capable of completing the repairs. 3. RESPONSES: a) Responses shall address whether the interested party is capable of providing the repair services for the F-16 Digital Video Recorder (DVR). When responding please include the following information: Basic Company Information: Company name and CAGE code Point of contact information. Please provide an email address and phone number. Business classification (e.g. large or small, 8(a), woman-owned, etc.) U.S. or foreign-owned entity. Repair Information: Experiences with same or similar items and/or support. Please describe. Past and present experience with similar airframe repair for commercial and or military platforms. Demonstrate that the necessary parts can be built either through existing capability or through qualified suppliers. Briefly outline the internal processes used to maintain repair consistency or the processes utilized to ensure repairs are per the tech data requirements. Identify the ability to manufacture special tooling and supplies required to repair the assets such as assembly fixtures, stands, etc. What is the anticipated repair lead time? How much repair in percentage would your firm do and how much would you subcontract out? Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement and/or how it can be met best and why. b) Respondents are requested to provide the above information in a white paper summary, not to exceed 3 pages. Copies of your submitted information will be distributed to the AFMC 416 SCMS and the Contracting Office for review. Interested parties are requested to submit one (1) copy of the aforementioned summary to the Buyer (shauna.vanderschaaf@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer (jason.neering@us.af.mil) no later than 30 calendar days after publication of this notice. Telephone and/or FAX responses will not be accepted. Responses to this Notice are due on or before 26-March-2022. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to nongovernment personnel and entities. NOTE: Source Approval Request (SAR) packages are not the same as a Sources Sought Response. For instructions on how to become a qualified approved source contact the listed Source Development Specialist. Currently, there is insufficient data and/or information to develop a Source Qualification Statement (SQS). Parties interested in repair the F-16 DVR will be required to work with the government in developing SQS criteria and methods. The announcement on Sam.gov is just for responses to the sources sought notice and is not a deadline for SAR submission. You may submit a SAR at any time. Please e-mail all SAR packages to the following: • Alysha Caldwell, Source Development Specialist, Alysha.caldwell@us.af.mil • Jason Neering, jason.neering@us.af.mil • Shauna Vanderschaaf, Shauna.Vanderschaaf@us.af.mil 4. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This sources sought announcement is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever; furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response; however, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. 5. CONTACT INFORMATION Contracting Office: AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZAAB 6050 Gum Lane, Bldg. 1215 Hill AFB, UT 84056 Primary Point of Contact: Jason Neering, Contracting Officer jason.neering@us.af.mil 801-775-9296 Secondary Point of Contact: Shauna Vanderschaaf Contracting Officer Shauna.Vanderschaaf@us.af.mil 801-777-3288