Sources Sought Synopsis-74780 - C-17 ROUTED FOM CONTAINERS.docx

BAF 74780 #01. C-17 ROUTED FOM CONTAINERS

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide the Fom Containers needed at Robins AFB, Georgia. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The document(s) below contain a description of the containers requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

1. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

2. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Acquisition Program Manager, Brittany Simpson via email at brittany.simpson.4@us.af.mil.

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

1.0 DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall provide twenty-four (24) custom storage containers to the 402d Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The Plastic bulk weather resistance containers are needed to store facilitate other maintenance (FOM) during depot maintenance.

1.1 The storage containers must possess the following characteristics:

· Shape: Rectangular, Solid

· Size: 136” Length, 48” Width, 31” Height

· Capacity: 750 lb

· Material: Structural Plastic/Foam, high impact resistant, maintenance free

· 4-way forklift access

· They will be stored indoors but will travel via forklift between buildings

· No lid required

· Corrosion and UV resistant

· Heat- and cold-resistant from -40°F to 140°F

· Reusable

· Standard commercial warranty

2.0 Service Support. n/a

2.1 Delivery.

2.2 Shipping/Delivery/Period of Performance. FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver all items within 10-12 weeks ARO to the address listed below. “The Contractor shall coordinate for delivery in advance with the Government Representatives.

2.3 Ship To Address.

DoDAAC: F3QCCM

402 AMXG/MXDEB

85 Stealth Street, Bldg 84 Robins AFB, GA 31098

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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:

· Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:326199

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business, Tuesday, 20 August 2024. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

brittany.simpson.4@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the Acquisition Program Manager, Brittany Simpson at brittany.simpson.4@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the intended source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above.

Responses to this Sources Sought should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 326199- Tanks, storage, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is 750 employees.

Please answer the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business in accordance with the NAICS code 326199, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)

(2) Does your company exceed 750 employees

(3) Is the required equipment available on a Federal Supply Schedule or Government Wide Acquisition Contract? If so, please include the schedule number.

(4) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

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

(6) If your company is a large business, do you have any authorized small business distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(7) If your company is a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(8) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(9) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(10) Please provide your DUNS number.

DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award.

If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the Contracting Opportunities web site for all qualified interested parties at a later date and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this SSS.