Request for Information (RFI) for Specialized Engineering and Technical Services For F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability
ID: FD20602500029Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8538 AFSC PZAABROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/37f77f64c4a049ba9136ac1a7d894af8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for specialized engineering and technical services related to the F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M). The primary objective is to support the 409 Supply Chain Management Engineering at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, focusing on reliability improvements, failure investigations, maintenance tasks, and support for various radar systems, particularly those developed by Raytheon. This RFI emphasizes the sensitive nature of the work, requiring a SECRET security clearance and domestic ownership, and encourages participation from both large and small businesses, including potential joint ventures. Interested parties must submit documentation detailing their capabilities by December 6, 2024, and can contact Madison Norris at madison.norris@us.af.mil or Deborah S. Manly at deborah.manly@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Madison Norris
    madison.norris@us.af.mil
    Deborah S. Manly
    deborah.manly@us.af.mil
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    F-15 RM RFI Final.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify potential sources for specialized engineering and technical services related to the F-15 Radar Reliability and Maintainability (R&M). The services, primarily for the 409 Supply Chain Management Engineering at Robins Air Force Base, include reliability improvements, failure investigations, maintenance tasks, and support for various radar systems, specifically those developed by Raytheon. The market research emphasizes that this is a sole-source contract with Raytheon, reflecting their unique expertise and the government's lack of data rights for competing bids. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not guarantee future contract awards. Interested companies must submit documentation detailing their capabilities by December 6, 2024. Key requirements include a SECRET security clearance and domestic ownership, underscoring the sensitive nature of the work. The government encourages participation from both large and small businesses, highlighting interest in joint ventures or teaming arrangements to fulfill the project objectives effectively.
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