SSS_for_Edrills_(2).docx

NOTICE OF SOURCES SOUGHT

E-Drill for Nozzle Shops

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The 76 Propulsion Maintenance Group (PMXG) at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the procurement of 7 hand held electronic discharge machines (EDM). The 76th PMXG is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of multiple jet engines including the F119 and F100. The Government will use this information to determine the best future acquisition strategy for this procurement, inclusive of the need to do an Industry Day and/or Presolicitation Conference. The government does not have the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. Consequently, potential sources for this effort typically would be companies who have a license or agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer Perfect Point, Cage Code 5VUR8 to complete the work described.

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime, and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

The contractor shall deliver 7 handheld EDMs complete with closed loop fluid system which contains all metal debris and process fluid, consisting of filtered water and cut debris, and all necessary accessories. Accessories are to include a vacuum flush locator, internal ground handheld drill, external ground handheld drill, hand tool extension cable for both external and internal, handheld control terminal and extension cable, universal guides and electrodes for 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32” rivet removal, custom guides as required for transfer drilling on CC liner, and hillock removal. This equipment and accessories will be used to increase the speed and quality of our maintenance facility.

The specific requirement for this effort is found the table below. The item is a handheld EDM complete with accessories.

Fastener Library & EG & CG Adaptor Kits for common fasteners

Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address: joleeta.mcclish@us.af.mil. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable.

Submit the following information also:

· Company Name and Address

· Cage Code

· DUNs Number

· Company business size by NAIC code

· Small Business Type (s), if applicable

· Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification

· Telephone Number, fax number, and email address

· Web Page URL

· Teaming Partners (if applicable)

· OEM License/Agreement/Manual Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.

Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through FBO.

Respond (along with the requested information) directly to: joleeta.mcclish@us.af.mil Response due date: The responses to this announcment are due no later 10:00 a.m. CST, 17 July 2015.

Primary Point of Contact:

Joleeta McClish PCO Contracting Officer Phone: 405-739-2927