3. Sources Sought - Fuel Cell Ventilation Trailer.docx

Sources Sought Fuel Cell Ventilation Trailer

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITATION.

This sources sought request for information is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.

DESCRIPTION

This sources sought request for information is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and the submission will not be returned to the sender.

The United States Air Force, 7th Contracting Squadron, located on Dyess Air Force Base, in Abilene Texas is seeking potential sources capable of providing procure a fuel cell ventilation trailer. The part number for this requirement is: 92103000, or equivalent. please see attachment 1 and 2 for more information regarding salient characteristics. All requirements are listed and fully detailed in the Salient characteristics accompanying this “sources sought”. All parts components and products will be subject to NAICS 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) showing the company's ability to fulfill the requirement above. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. This is not a solicitation, nor will a solicitation be issued as a result of this announcement, and no award shall be made as a result of this announcement. In the event that a solicitation is developed, it will be assigned a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) number or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the announcement may be published on SAM.gov.

Responses to this notice will assist the government in identifying potential sources and determining if a sole source or set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Interested firms are invited to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) showing the company's ability to fulfill the requirement above.

2. Firms responding to this announcement should include company name, cage code, point of contact, address, phone number.. Responses are requested no later than 1:00 P.M. (Central Standard Time - CST) on 3 March 2026.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this source sought.

4. Direct responses and/or questions to SSgt Jackson, Akeno at akeno.jackson@us.af.mil. Direct expression of interest as well as required documentation should be addressed in a written, electronic format via email to individuals identified above, any additional documentation beyond an email should be attached in either PDF or Microsoft Word format. All prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of all other information pertaining to the synopsis and solicitation.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments.

Primary Point of Contact:

Akeno M. Jackson, SSgt USAF 325-696-2308 Akeno.jackson@us.af.mil

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Military Working Dog Trailer

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333924

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 16 Jan 2026. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

7th Contracting Squadron Attn: Akeno M. Jackson, SSgt 381 3rd Street Bldg 7238 Dyess AFB TX 79606

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to SSgt Jackson, Akeno at akeno.jackson@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provided that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

4. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

Commerciality Questions:

Are there established catalogs or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.