Navy F-5N/F Adversary Fighter Refrigeration Package Maintenance Test Bench

1. Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in support of PMA-226 Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office, announces its intention to procure, on a competitive basis among businesses, a replacement for the Part Number (PN) GS3142 Refrigeration Package Maintenance Test Bench.  The contract is anticipated to be Fixed-Priced contract type. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 336413 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4920.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This ssn is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This ssn does not commit the Government to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Further, the Navy is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this ssn. All costs associated with responding to this ssn will be solely at the expense of interested party. Not responding to this ssn does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.  INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT TO SOLICIT OR AWARD A CONTRACT. 

1. Background

The F-5N/F Adversary Fighter is one of the USMC/USN’s primary aggressor aircraft used for Top Gun training and support, and is managed by PMA-226. The F-5N/F utilizes an aircraft refrigeration package PN 751872-3 in the aircraft’s environmental control system, which requires Refrigeration Package Maintenance Test Bench (PN GS3142) to simulate on-wing conditions to test and operate.   The F-5N/F fleet requires a replacement for this test stand that will interface and test with the refrigeration package PN 751872-3.

References, available upon request from Lindsay Corken (lindsay.l.corken.civ@us.navy.mil):

• AC Bench System and calibration data: T.O. 33D2-8-24
• Refrigeration Package Maintenance Test Bench, TO 33D2-18-24-4
• Intermediate/Depot Maintenance with Illustrated Parts Breakdown for the AC pack PN 751872-3, NAVAIR 03-75HS-5  

The respondent should address its ability to deliver and support an engine test set that possesses the following characteristics:

Overall Requirements Test Stand Shall:

• Capable of testing the refrigeration package PN IAW NAVAIR 03-75HS-5
• Output bleed air pressure and temperature 30 pounds per minute (maximum) at 60 psig (maximum) at 320°F (maximum)
• Output Supply No. 1 Pressure and Temperature 2 pounds per minute (maximum) at 30 psig (maximum) and ambient temperature
• Output Supply No. 2 Pressure and Temperature 0.25 pound per minute (maximum) at 100 psig (maximum) and ambient temperature
• Output Supply No. 3 Pressure and Temperature 0.25 pound per minute (maximum) at 100 psig (maximum)and ambient temperature Controlled Signal Pressure 90 psig (maximum)
• Supply Pressure 100 psig (maximum)
• Heater Capacity 60 kilowatts
• Electrical Power 115-volt, 0.35-ampere, 1-phase, 400 Hz
• Test Bench shall meet calibration systems requirements per MIL-STD-45662 (ISO-10012-1 or ANSI-Z540-1).
• Test Bench shall utilize mil-spec connectors to interface with aircraft and sensor cables.
• Test Bench shall be EMI/ESD hardened qualified to standards such as MIL-STD-461F and MIL-PRF-28800F.
• Test Bench shall be able to operate in the harsh shipboard/flightline environment.
• Test Bench display shall be readable in low to bright ambient light conditions.

The Government anticipates initial delivery will be made 12 months from the date of award.

1. Requested Information

As a result of this SSN, NAVAIR expects to receive a capabilities statement from each interested respondent and a concept summary, which contains a detailed description in paragraph 2.0 written from a system solution perspective and outlines development concepts that ensures maximum utilization of infrastructure and platform integration elements that already exist. Prospective Offerors’ should explain how they are able to work with the Government and the aircraft manufacturer to integrate the proposed into the F-5 program. 

4.0  Responses

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations is required.

In order to receive classified information pertinent to this SSN, responding parties must submit an unclassified capabilities statement, not to exceed twenty single-spaced pages, 12 point font minimum, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to Lindsay Corken (lindsay.l.corken.civ@us.navy.mil) no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 15 October 2024. The LOI shall include the following information to verify credentials (do not submit classified information):

1. Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size, and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number, and a statement regarding current small/large business status;
3. Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years, including contract values, Government point of contract with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract related to the services described herein;
4. Management approach to staffing this effort with qualified personnel;
5. Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel;
6. Company’s ability to begin performance upon contract award.
7. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?
8. Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
9. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, please cite contracts and teaming arrangement.
10. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensures capability to perform the tasks?
11. If you are a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in required capabilities.
12. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, etc.
13. Respondents to this notice must also indicate whether they are a large business or qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business Women-Owned, 8(a), Hub Zone or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.
14. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.

No phone calls will be accepted. 

All questions must be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this SSN.

DO NOT SEND ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION VIA UNCLASSIFIED EMAIL.

Classified information (up to SECRET) shall be in compliance with current DoD directives and procedures (i.e. DOD 5200.22-M, SECNAV M-5510.36, DOD 5200.01).