Engineering Support for TF-33 Cold Parts

Sources Sought For: Time and Material Engineering Support Contract associated with the TF33 Engine Solicitation Number: SPE4A2-21-R-0017 DISCLAIMER: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT (PSS) ALONE OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This PSS is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government requires that only non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for the use of any proprietary information submitted. Responses to the PSS will not be returned. The responses to this Notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor's input resulting from this PSS. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this PSS. PURPOSE: This Sources Sought Notice is issued as a notice of the general intent of DLA Aviation. DLA Aviation does intend to separately synopsize, solicit, and award an annual basis 12-month sole source Time & Material contract to Pratt & Whitney (A United Technologies Company), CAGE 52661 for Sustainment/Engineering Support for TF33 Engine. The recurring sustainment/engineering support is to start a cold supply chain for spare parts of the TF-33 engine. DLA currently believes that Pratt & Whitney is the only source with the capability to perform this engineering support requirement. Capability to perform this engineering support will require, at a minimum, all of the following: Access to the most current Pratt & Whitney proprietary drawings, material characterization information, and operational data for the TF-33 Engine related national stock numbers. Specialized knowledge and experience in the operation of the proprietary equipment developed for use in this requirement. Technical/Drawing development Anaylze the parts and evaluate the complexity of the cold start process Identify viable parts suppliers that can produce TF-33 engine spare parts Find solutions and identify issues Elevate items to the DLA technical report that require DLA input or approval Due to the immediacy of this requirement, it is in the best interest of the government to adhere to a rapid acquisition timeline. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than close-of-business (COB), June 18, 2021. GENERAL INFORMATION: The TF33 engine powers the USAF B-52 aircraft among other aircraft. The proposed contract action is for engineering support for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to support the objectives by responding to this notice. All responses received by the notice response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this Notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received in response to this Notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This Notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. The Government desires a provider to enter into a partnership to provide critical Engineering Support for the TF33 Engine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. The contract is anticipated to be let as a subsumable CLIN under the Requirements-type, Firm Fixed Price under the terms and conditions of the COI Umbrella Contract, which is currently in the procurement process. OBJECTIVES: The overarching objective of this acquisition is to maintain critical safety of flight for the TF33 Engine. RESPONSES: The Government requires that only non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for the use of any proprietary information submitted. 1. Responses are required by no later than 18June 2021. 2. Reponses must include the following information: a. Company Name b. Address c. CAGE Code d. Point of Contact e. Phone f. Email g. Web page URL, if available h. Small business type or category you represent, if applicable. i. Identify as a U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity j. Indicate whether your interest is a prime contractor or as a subcontractor 3. Respondents must address: a. Their capability to satisfy all objectives listed above, to include a description of the extent and content of prior Sources Sought for a potential Contract for Engineering TF33 Engine Support b. Experience on efforts that are similar in nature and scope c. Their experience with the TF 33 Engine. d. Their access to the proprietary engineering and logistics data for the TF33 Engine. e. Their transition and implementation actions and timeframes to successfully execute the anticipated requirements of this acquisition in a rapid manner. f. Willingness to provide upfront pricing for full term of the Time and Materials Engineering Contract. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe software. Response to this Sources Sought Notice shall be unclassified and not exceed 20 pages in length. Please note: emails containing file types such as .zip, .xlsx, docx, or other macro-enabled extension, may not be delivered to the intended recipient. All responses and questions under this Sources Sought Notice must be transmitted electronically to Mr. James K. Simms at [email protected]. Prior to the response date, if necessary, potential respondents may request clarification by email. Significant responses to a potential respondent's request for clarification will be posted to FedBizOpps under this Sources Sought Notice.