Attachment 1 - Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for NGS Part Marking Support.docx

Next Generation Serialization (NGS) Part Marking Equipment Support

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess technical, analytical, and strategic services in support of Class IX and Class VII NGS necessary to provide part marking support, maintenance and training for various part marking hardware at the AF ALCs as well as the AF Gunsmith Shop and Crypto facility at Lackland AFB, Vandenberg AFB,Lackland AFB and the 309th EMXG at Kadena AFB in support of Next Generation Serialization (NGS) and other marking standards. 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:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the NGS requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your 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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

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

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

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to:

Graham Chapman (Contracting Officer) graham.chapman@us.af.mil 405-739-5197

Next Generation Serialization (NGS) Part Marking Equipment Support

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the technical, analytical, and strategic services in support of Class IX and Class VII NGS necessary to provide part marking support, maintenance and training for various part marking hardware at the AF ALCs as well as the AF Gunsmith Shop and Crypto facility at Lackland AFB, Vandenberg AFB, Lackland AFB and the 309th EMXG at Kadena AFB in support of Next Generation Serialization (NGS) and other marking standards.. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all services, parts, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components provided under this contract are in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions outlined herein, conform to the manufacturer’s equipment specifications, and this PWS. The Government’s acquisition strategy is for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Multi-Year Contract.

Services will encompass onsite part marking hardware support, equipment maintenance, equipment and hardware accountability, assist with software and systems support, equipment and process training and data deliverable requirements. Services will also include metrics and data retrieval as required, by the maintenance community and NGS Functional Representative.

Please see the following attachments:

· Attachment 2 – Contractor Capability Survey

· Attachment 3 – Performance Work Statement (PWS)

· Attachment 4 – Equipment List