A10 Canopy Sources Sought Synopsis.docx

Product Description & Requirements A-10 Custom Fiberglass Canopy Covers United States Air Force

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT/ MARKET SURVEY FOR POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine if responsible sources exist. It will also assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a Small Business Set-Aside. Response is strictly voluntary. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy.

Hill Air Force Base, Utah is conducting market research of industry to identify potential firms, with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform services required for A10 Custom Fiberglass Canopy Covers with the descriptions and specifications outlined in the attachments listed below. This will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for items prepared in accordance with FAR 13.303, which can be found at www.acquistion.gov.

Please note that a BPA is not a contract. A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring supplies and services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available and thus eliminate the need for repetitive costly re-procurements. The Government will not be issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). This is not a solicitation, and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in or responses to this sources sought synopsis.

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The descriptions and specifications of this project are, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fabrication and delivery of custom-designed fiberglass parts to support Plastic Media Blast (PMB) operations at Hill AFB.

• All parts fabricated by the contractor shall meet the specifications and requirements set forth by the cognizant engineering authority.

• Approval from cognizant engineering authority shall be obtained on the completed mold dimensions before proceeding with fiberglass layup.

• The contractor shall provide documentation of materials used, manufacturing processes, and any certificates relevant to the final product.

• No changes may be made to these requirements without prior approval from the cognizant engineering authority.

• Reference the attachments listed below requirements for exact measurements.

2. PLACE OF DELIVERY:

Hill AFB, UT.

3. ATTACHMENTS:

a. Product Description – A10 Canopy Covers Final

b. Final Drawing – A10 Canopy

c. Cover Drawing – A10 Windshield Cover

4. INSTRUCTIONS:

The Government requests interested parties provide the following information (please limit your response to no more than 5 pages):

a. Company Name and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

b. Name, phone number, and email address for point of contact(s).

c. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 336413. Based on this NAICS code what is your size status?

____ Small Business ____ Small Disadvantaged ____ Women‐Owned ____ Veteran‐Owned ____ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ____ Hub‐zone ____ 8(a) ____ Large Business

d. Are you currently registered in SAM and WAWF?

e. The NAICS Code selected for this potential requirement is 336413, which has a size standard in number of employees of 1250.

If you disagree that 336413 is the proper NAICS Code, please submit that comment to the contacts below along with what NAICS Code you believe this should be classified under.

Please do not wait for an amendment to put in this request, as the due date for the market survey will remain 15 October 2024 4:00 pm MDT.

This date will not be extended.

You are encouraged to provide any documentation to support your business's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide this type of documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your business’s capabilities to provide services included within the attached documents.

f. All questions and feedback relative to this market survey should be addressed to the contacts provided below. All questions and feedback must contain a phone number and email address for responses.

g. Please provide all responses to this survey - to include any questions or comments you might have for the subject matter expert no later than 15 October 2024 4:00 PM MDT to the attention of Jamie Ratcliffe via email at Jamie.Ratcliffe@us.af.mil.