Balance Block - Sources Sought.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for a new Balance Block, as described in the Introduction paragraph below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Mikayla L. Roland 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT

A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT

DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a new Balance Block. The balance block shall reference AEDC drawing # PG630165, Sheet 3 (Attachment 1 – Balance Block Drawing 1) and Balance Microcraft drawing # WT-98-13586, Rev A (Attachment 2 – Balance Block Drawing 2). The balance block shall be the same as AEDC drawing #PG630165 Sheet 3, (Attachment 1) except the inner land surfaces diameters shall match the balance outside diameters of Microcraft drawing# WT-98-13586 Rev A (Attachment 2). Material to make the balance block must match the material properties of the previously used Nationally #14. The vendor shall provide all material & heat treat certifications, and all inspection reports and documentation. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB located in TN.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research efforts, the requirement may result in a sole source acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in art), or may be procured through full and open competition.

Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Item Descriptions, Unit of Measure (UoM), and Estimated Quantities:

CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

0001 Balance Block EA 1

NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332510 Hardware Manufacturing. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) or this requirement is 5340, Hardware, Commercial.

Submission Details:

Responses should include:

1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.

2) Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 332510

3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

5) Provide any feedback regarding Attachment 1 – Balance Block Drawing 1 and Attachment 2 – Balance Block Drawing 2.

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Interested businesses should submit brief capabilities as it relates to supporting the above requirement.

8) To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.

The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mikayla L. Roland, via email, and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Brooke Vandeman:

• Emails: mikayla.roland@us.af.mil, and brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil

• Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought – Balance Block

Response Date: 5 December 2023, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team.

Attachment(s):

1. Attachment 1 – Balance Block Drawing 1

2. Attachment 2 – Balance Block Drawing 2 mailto:mikayla.roland@us.af.mil mailto:brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil