RFI-Sources Sought.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION(RFI)/ SOURCES SOUGHT

SYNOPSIS (SSS)

3M Aerospace Adhesives

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for 3M Frozen Aerospace Adhesives used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel on various Air Force Aircraft.

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 Aerospace Adhesive 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.) 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 Mr. Roger Farris, (405) 406-7067, or Mr. Shane Washburn.

3M Aerospace Adhesives

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the ability to provide 3M Aerospace Adhesives: 250 Degree Adhesive Film AF163-2K and AF30_10 mil Structural Adhesive. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to one of the vendors on the Boeing Approved Distributors List.

The successful offeror must provide products within a lead time of 45 days, including delivery of the equipment (FOB: Destination).

Please see attached Item Description and Brand Name Justification:

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CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

3M Aerospace Adhesives

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code

325520 (500 employees):

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified

(Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified

(Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/SAM. (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

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

2. Describe your company's past experience on no more than 3 previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

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3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. Describe your company’s capability to obtain or manufacture molds/tooling. Also, provide information on your type of molding process.

5. Is your company on Boeing's or 3M's Authorized Distributor list, or are you interested in getting added?

6. Boeing is the authority on the qualified parts lists: BMS 5-42v and BMS 5-101. Any company interested on getting their adhesives or material added to these lists must contact Boeing.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? 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? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

NOTE: Please provide responses in MS Word documents, with no less than 1-inch standard margins and font size no smaller than 10 point. Submission should not exceed 10 pages.

Primary Point of Contact for the effort is Contracting Specialist Shane Washburn. Direct all questions regarding this Sources Sought Synopsis to the following email addresses by 31 January 2020 at 10:00 A.M. CDST to ensure adequate time to provide clear response or incorporation into any modifications to this posting: shane.washburn.5@us.af.mil or rohit.mathew@us.af.mil .

Submit response information to the Contracting Specialist email address provided. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. CDST on 31 January 2020.

mailto:ashley.bevins@us.af.mil