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Disclaimer This RFI shall not be construed as a formal solicitation, request for quote, or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any product orservice. Responses to this notice are no... Disclaimer This RFI shall not be construed as a formal solicitation, request for quote, or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any product orservice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the United States Government (USG) to form a binding contract. Participants are advised that only USG Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government to the obligation of funds. Only United States companies will be considered for contract award. This RFI is issued pursuant to FAR Part 15.201(e). The United States Government does not presently intend to award a contract but desires information regarding delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Written follow-up questions may be asked of responders for clarification, but this will not indicate a selection or preference. CAUTION: This is not a commitment to fund any effort submitted in response to this request. Respondents are placed on notice that participation does NOT guarantee participation in future solicitations or contract awards. AFLCMC/Legacy Training Aircraft International Branch WPAFB, is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be at the responding party's expense. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a guarantee to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Introduction The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility and Training Aircraft (MATAC) Division, Legacy Training Aircraft International Branch, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources, companies who may possess the expertise, capabilities, experience, and necessary data to respond to the requirements listed in this document. This will also assist the USG in determining whether this requirement will be full and open competition, a small business, or a sole source acquisition. Historically, this acquisition has been awarded as a sole source contract. However, AFLCMC is issuing this RFI to explore a technically sound and economical non-developmental solution, which can provide sustainment services in support of the T-6 Trainer Program for the Government of Israel. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist AFLCMC Legacy Training Aircraft International Branch, in determining potential levels of capability and competition available in the industry, as well as helping to establish a basis for developing any subsequent potential subcontract plan goal percentages. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, and FedBizOpps site for additional information pertaining to this RFI. Objective The Legacy Training Aircraft International Support Branch of AFLCMC/MATAC is exploring the market for qualified firms to provide Pressure Valves and Water Separator Kits in support of the T-6 Trainer Fleet Program for the Government of Israel. The requirement includes twenty-four (24) fully assembled kits, in total, for each the PRSOVs and Water Separator Kits. The kits are to include installation instructions for the Israeli’s to install on their T-6 fleet. The kits shall be tested, certified for airworthiness and a certificate the kits meet fit, form, and function to the T-6. Instructions AFLCMC/LTAD International Branch, invites industry to submit unclassified responses by 1400 (EST) 15 Nov 2023. Detailed guidance on the submission can be found below. Written responses to this RFI shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Please ensure all appropriate security procedures and policies are followed when responding to this RFI. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. All information received in response to this RFI that is properly marked as "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information must be clearly marked on the outside container and on the materials inside. The Government shall not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages, for any proprietary information not properly identified. Please provide responses to the following questions in the 8-12 page response: Does the offeror have the capability to procure PRSOV and Water Separator Kits to execute the requirements of a potential contract? Please provide capability and describe how the offeror would intend to perform the following and if support is required to perform the following: Certificate of form, fit and function to the T-6 for kits. Testing and airworthiness certification for the kits. Installation drawings for the kits to be installed on the T-6? Does the offeror have previous experience in providing supplies and/or support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts? If so to what extent? Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for pricing and availability for proposed kits and associated costs for certificate of form, fit, and function, installation drawings, and airworthiness test and certification. Please include pricing for 1 each of the PRSOV Kit, 1 each of the Water Separator Kit, 24 each of the PRSOV Kit, and 24 each of the Water Separator kit. Please include pricing for airworthiness testing, installation drawings, and certificate of form, fit, and function. Please describe any warranty options? All responses to this survey are required to be provided electronically to Sarah Elledge at sarah.elledge.1@us.af.mil. NOTE: E-mail submittals with file sizes greater than 10Mbs shall be broken down into several smaller submittals. Maximum file sizes of 5-8 Mbs per submittal are recommended. Responses shall include the following information which is not counted against the 8-12 page response limit: 1. Company/Institute name 2. Address 3. Point of Contact 4. Cage Code 5. DUNS Number 6. Phone Number 7. E-mail Address 8. Web page URL 9. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336411, size standard 1500 employees. Please indicate number of employees relative to the aforementioned size standard. Based on the NAICS Code, state whether your company qualifies as a: a. Small Business (Yes/No) b. Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No) c. Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (Yes/No) d. Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes/No) e. 8(a) Certified (Yes/No) f. HUB Zone Certified (Yes/No) g. Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes/No) h. Service Disabled Small Business (Yes/No) i. Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes/No) j. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes/No) k. Statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign owned, please indicate country of ownership). * Note: the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company's capabilities, should be included in the company's NAICS code listing in SAM. 10. A statement verifying that your company is domestically owned. Direct and concise responses are required and should clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements, including joint ventures, should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Marketing material is considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Responses shall be limited to no more than 12 single-sided, 8.5"x 11"pages. One (1) copy of the response shall be provided in ADOBE ACROBAT (.pdf) format and typographical font of 10 or greater. All responses related to this notice shall be submitted, in writing, via email to sarah.elledge.1@us.af.mil by 1400 (EST) 15 Nov 2023. Background/Requirement: This effort is required to ensure the support of twenty (20) Government of Israel owned T-6A aircraft. The scope of this effort requires twenty-four (24) each of Pressure Regulating Shut Off Valve Kits and twenty-four (24) Water Separator Kits, to include installation drawings, and airworthiness certified. All items must be new. Prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished equipment will not be considered for award. All responses shall include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price and availability information for the equipment/supplies described below, pricing requested for quantity of one (1) and quantity of twenty-four (24) for each line item: LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 0001 Water Separator Kit 133-5035-0001* 24 *current part number on USAF T6 Fleet SPECS: Full comprehensive kit for the T-6A Aircraft that includes all necessary hardware and installation instructions. Each individual Water Separator Kit contains the following components referenced in the attachment titled “133-5035-0001 Water Separator Kit Components”. LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 0002 Pressure Relief Shut Off Valve (PRSOV) Kit 133-9008-0001 24 **current part number on USAF T6 Fleet SPECS: Full comprehensive kit for the T-6A Aircraft that includes all necessary hardware and installation instructions. Each individual PRSOV Kit contains the following components referenced in the attachment titled “133-9008-0001 PRSOV Kit Components”. THIS SYNOPSIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. SUBMITTING CAPABILITIES AND CONCEPTS IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUCNEMENT IS VOLUNTARY AND PARTICIPANTS SHALL NOT BE COMPENSATED.