12773 - VDATS Corelis MESS-004 Kit RFI.docx

12773 – Source Sought/Request for Information: Versatile Diagnostic Automated Test Station (VDATS) MESS-004 Corelis Kits

This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Quotations (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, the Government will not pay for any information/items submitted in response to the RFI. No determination as to the viability of this potential requirement has been made at this point and there is currently no solicitation for this effort.

Sources sought to meet requirements for 402nd Software Engineering Group (402 SWEG) VDATS MESS-004 Corelis Kits for an ordering period of 5 years. See the Equipment List for part numbers and quantities.

Additional Information/Notes This will be a firm fixed price Requirements type contract awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 & 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The contractor shall provide the kits and parts in the schedule below.

This will be a Requirements type contract as contemplated at FAR 16.503. The quantities identified in the schedule represent the Government's Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) and do not represent a minimum or maximum quantity. Failure of the Government to order the BEQ quantity will not entitle the contractor to an equitable adjustment under the contract.

In accordance with the clause in Section I of this contract, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering, delivery orders may be issued hereunder for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of the contract against the contract line item numbers CLINs included in the schedule. Orders issued hereunder shall utilize the CLINs representing the period in effect at the time of order award for purposes of pricing. The contract periods associated with each CLIN series are defined as follows:

000X - Contract Award through twelve (12) months after award contract award.

100X - twelve (12) months after contract award through twenty-four (24) months after contract award.

200X - twenty-four (24) months after contract award through thirty-six (36) months after contract award.

300X - thirty-six (36) months after contract award through forty-eight (48) months after contract award.

400X - forty-eight (48) months contract award through sixty (60) months after contract award.

In accordance with the clause in Section I "Contract Clauses", of this contract, DFARS 252.217-7028 Over and Above Work, individual parts above the kit quantities may be purchased as required for specific configurations.

Interested vendors must request documents from the Contracting Officer, Valerie Evans, valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil, (478) 468-4048. Alternate contact, Adam Hudson, adam.hudson.4@us.af.mil, (478) 472-3427. Documents will be distributed only to SAM.gov registered DOD contactors.

Please provide any comments/questions regarding this effort.