77493 - Ion Vapor Depositon Machine Mx - Sources Sought Synopsis.docx

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Guide

For Competitive Acquisition Efforts

4 February 2025

Ion Vapor Deposition Maintenance

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for Ion Vapor Deposition Maintenance. 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:

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

2. 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.

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

a. 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. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this SSS is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Traci Chance, traci.chance@us.af.mil Lesley Sparks, lesley.sparks@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the to perform scheduled semi-annual preventive maintenance and provide the technical expertise and training to enable the Government to perform proper maintenance & repair on two (2) Ion Vapor Deposition (IVD) assets, located at Robins AFB, Georgia. (see attached PWS)

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:_____

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business, 6 March 2025. 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:

· traci.chance@us.af.mil

· lesley.sparks@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PM (list PM here with their phone number and email address).

Traci Chance, (478) 926-8853, traci.chance@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

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

2. Describe your company’s experience in preventive maintenance on Ion Vapor Depostion (IVD) assets.

B. Repair Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

C. Commerciality Questions:

1. 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?

2. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

D. Engineering Services Questions (Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

2. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?