The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully meet the qualification requirements to repair, manufacture, or engineer a form, fit, function replacement for NSN: 6130-01-567-4294 PN: MPD 411198-001 Input Power Assembly to ensure full compatibility on the F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS) Intermediate Support System (TISS).

Classified is the required level of security clearance for this effort.

The Government possesses level three technical data. The Government has determined that this item is a commercial item. Obsolescence issues will need to be addressed. The technical data is available for approved contractors to evaluate.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services.  The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.  Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

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.

52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

As prescribed in 15.209(c), insert the following provision:

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research in an effort to overcome barriers to competition.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the F15 TISS Test Station requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.
2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.  Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. 
3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:
   • A - No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.  Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.  If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill.  If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling. 
   • B - Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PCO.

Repair, Manufacture, or Engineer of F-15 TISS (TEWS Intermediate Support System)

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully meet the qualification requirements to repair, manufacture, or engineer a form, fit, function replacement for NSN: 6130-01-567-4294 PN: MPD 411198-001 Input Power Assembly to ens