ARM,NOSE SKI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a BELL CRANK, NSN: 1630-01-675-7655 LE. This part allows for articulation/movement of the Nose Ski Assembly when attached to the LC-130 Nose Landing Gear Strut and provides mechanical leverage. It is made of 4340 Steel Bar per SAE AMS 6414.

• Item No. 0001: BELL CRANK (NSN: 1630-01-675-7655 LE)

• Item No. 0001AA: First Article Required. Includes a First Article Test Report IAW DD 1423-1.

• Item No. 0001AB: Production Article.

• Item No. 0001AC: Production Article.

• Item No. 0001AD: Production Article.

• First Article Testing: A factor in evaluation, with a cost of $1,200.00. Waivers may be available under specific conditions.

• U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions: Required for F.O.B. Origin shipments.

• Packaging and Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for production articles. First Article is also Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery for production articles is noted as "*365 Calendar Days".

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Instructions: Quotations are requested to be submitted to the issuing office by the close of business on the date specified in Block 10.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed, but First Article testing cost is a factor.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Close of Business (Date) for quotation submission (Block 10).
  • Delivery by date (Block 6) is "SEE SCHEDULE".
  • First Article testing may require up to 365 calendar days.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources.

• Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.

• NAICS Code: 336413, Size Std: 1,250.

• This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract requirements, representations, and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the NLG Ski Crank Arm (NSN: 1630-01-675-7655, P/N: 201612218-01), used in the LC-130 weapon system. It details the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier.

• Pre-qualification Notice/Sources Sought: Offerers must notify the Government Small Business Office or Contracting Officer of their intent to qualify and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• Facilities & Capabilities: Offerers must certify possession or access to required manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage facilities and equipment. These will be subject to Government evaluation.

• Data Verification: Offerers must possess the complete and current ESA-approved Technical Data Package, including all procedures, drawings, and specifications.

• Manufacture/Process Verification: Offerers must manufacture the item according to the Technical Data Package, demonstrating compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements and providing data on quality, performance, and environmental evaluations at their own expense. A management plan for Critical Safety Processes (CSP) and Characteristics (CSD) is required if the item is deemed a Critical Safety Item (CSI).

• Test and Evaluation: Offerers must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for prior approval and, upon completion, a test report for review. The Government may inspect testing processes and facilities. Offerers must notify the Government at least 30 days before testing.

• Qualification Article: Offerers must provide, at their own expense, a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation or submit a waiver. This article must comply with the ESA-approved Technical Data Package and undergo form, fit, and function evaluation.

• Estimated Qualification Cost: $2,400.00 for testing and evaluation.

• Estimated Qualification Time: Approximately 180 days.

• Qualification Requirement: Offerers must be fully qualified before the contract award date. Meeting these standards does not guarantee award.

• Evaluation of Proposals: Offerers must fulfill all written qualification requirements before the contract award date to be eligible.

• Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC): Waivers may be available for sources meeting specific criteria, including prior supply to the Government/OEM, qualification for similar items or assemblies, or previous qualification with equivalent capabilities. A waiver may still require a post-contract award first article exhibit.

• The Government reserves the right to inspect testing processes and facilities.

• Successful completion of qualification testing does not guarantee contract award.

• A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required to verify production capability.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "Preservation, Packaging & Marking Requirements" for an unspecified contract, effective March 2025. It details the standards and practices offerors must adhere to for packaging and marking materials.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, and various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM, and ANSI standards.
• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD-2073-1, including specific coding systems and requirements for hazardous and classified materials.
• Application of commercial packaging standards (ASTM D3951) when prescribed.
• Use of MIL-STD-129 for military marking, labels, and shipment planning, including the affixing of DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags.
• Compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Adherence to procedures for packaging electrostatic sensitive devices and modules (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, MIL-STD-129).
• Use of Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as per AFMCI24-201.
• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.
• Preparation, labeling, certification, and compliance for hazardous materials shipments according to ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604.
• Submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313 and compliance with FAR clause 52.223-3.
• Use of the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) for packaging requirements.
• Safeguarding and replacement of reusable shipping containers.
• Reporting discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR).
• Accessing specifications and standards via the ASSIST website.

Not specified in this document, but effective March 2025.

• Strict adherence to specified military and industry standards.
• Proper documentation and marking of all shipments.
• Compliance with hazardous material regulations.
• Use of specific government systems for information retrieval (SPIRES, ASSIST, WebSDR).
• Contact information for AFSC (David Gibson) is provided for inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing specific data items required from the contractor. It outlines the format, content, and submission requirements for these data items, which are crucial for government oversight and acceptance of contract deliverables.

• Data Item No. A001: Test/Inspection Reports for the First Article.
• Authority: DI-NDTI-80809B.
• Contract Reference: Input Contract # FD20202600423.
• Subtitle: Government Testing.
• Frequency: Per contract requirements.
• Submission: To be submitted concurrently with the First Article item.
• Remarks (Block 4): Clarifies requirements for listing dimensions/tolerances, material identification/certification, material processing identification/certification, and other Technical Data Package requirements.
• Block 9: Specifies distribution for test and evaluation to U.S. Government Agencies.
• Blocks 10, 11, 12, and 13: Report to assist in First Article testing by the Government.
• FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.
• Distribution Address: 809 MXSS/MXDEB, Hill AFB, UT.

This CDRL specifies the essential documentation required for the First Article testing and acceptance. Bidders must understand these requirements to ensure they can provide the necessary reports and certifications as part of their contract performance. It details the format for reporting inspection results, material certifications, and processing details, which are critical for proposal preparation and contract execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that specifies the engineering drawings and related data required for the C-130 Landing Gear, specifically the Arm, Nose Ski component.

• Lists engineering drawing numbers, revision levels, and associated CAGE codes.
• Identifies specific components such as Crank Arm, NLG Ski, and Landing Gear Requirements.
• Includes reference numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSN).
• Provides a legend for furnished method codes.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific engineering data and drawings that are either furnished with the solicitation or must be acquired. It clarifies that previous versions of engineering instructions (Hill AFB Form 462) are no longer utilized for this component and have been superseded. Bidders should review this list to understand the exact documentation requirements for the C-130 Landing Gear component and ensure they can meet these data requirements as part of their proposal or contract fulfillment.