Sources_Sought_Synopsis.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis Request

Purpose:

The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is to identify potential sources and if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is a SSS for market research purposes ONLY. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB is requesting information for the remanufacture of the F110-100 Motional Transducer to determine available sources for the items listed below under “Pending/Tentative Program Requirements”. NO solicitation is available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This SSS is open to all types of businesses including small businesses.

The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Contractors not responding to this SSS will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation, if issued.

The information received will be utilized by the USAF in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept, but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with (IAW) the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY,” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded IAW the applicable Government regulations.

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUB Zone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code.

RESPONSES ARE REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 02 OCTOBER 2015.

Disclaimer:

This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Program Requirements:

Remanufacture of the Motional Transducer for the F110-100 engine.

The proposed acquisition effort is expected to be a Requirements, non-commercial contract with a one year basic period and 1 one year option for the F110 engine production. The F110-100 Motional Transducers shall be remanufactured IAW the procedures outlined in the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) tech data. No technical data is available; the Government does not own data rights or cannot obtain the data. The Government WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MANUALS OR DRAWINGS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. All component parts shall be acquired from USAF approved vendors, Government inventory, OEM approved vendors, or commercial inventories including, but not limited to, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Response submittals should be limited to fifteen pages and provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

- Company Name/Address

- CAGE Code (if available)

- DUNS Number

- Point of Contact

- Phone/Fax Number

- Email address

- Web page URL

- Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8 (a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 336412 (Small Business Size Standard 1000 employees or less)

- U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity

- Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.

- Indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor.

Capabilities:

The USAF does not have usage rights to the proprietary technical data for this remanufactured Motional Transducer. As such, describe your company's capability and experience in obtaining technical data, engineering drawings, service bulletins, and manuals from the OEM, Ametek, Inc. (Cage 99564).

The Motional Transducer will be fully remanufactured IAW the procedures outlined in the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) tech data. Describe your company’s capability to obtain and perform IAW the OEM tech data, listing any applicable previous experience.

The Government will not provide a list of Designated Engineering Representative (DER) processes and procedures as these are proprietary to the developing contractor. As such, describe your company’s capability to develop and formulate DERs.

Describe your company’s capability to utilize the following Government reporting tools: Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV), Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy, Deficiency Report, and AFMC Form 413 (Depot Maintenance Production Report). Provide a description of any applicable previous experience in utilizing these tools.

Hardware Production Questions:

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) will only test and check the Motional Transducer. What is your company’s current maximum production capacity per month?

What is your company’s current and/or estimated Turn Around Time (TAT) for full remanufacture of each Motional Transducer? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity and/or reduce TAT in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements.

Engineering Questions:

Describe your company’s capability to fully restore all Motional Transducers “as new” condition.

Describe your company’s capabilities to perform visual inspections upon receipt for any shipping/packaging damage.

Describe your company’s capability to do possible reverse engineering.

Describe your company’s capabilities to perform visual inspections upon receipt of the Motional Transducers to be remanufactured to determine serviceability or reparable condition using the OEM tech data.

Are there any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy?

Respond along with any supporting documentation or questions to the primary point of contact below no later than 02 October 2015:

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Contracting Office Address:

AFSC/PZAAB

3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Stephanie Ansell Contracting Specialist stephanie.ansell@us.af.mil Phone: 405-622-7658

Secondary Point of Contact:

Rebecca Hall Contracting Officer rebecca.hall.4@us.af.mil Phone: 405-734-4620