Sources Sought_C-130 Hail Covers.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE SPACE BASE DELTA 1

16 July 2024

FROM: 21 CONS/PKA

135 Dover Street, Suite 2225 Peterson AFB, CO 80914

SUBJECT: SOURCES SOUGHT – C-130 Hail Covers

The Peterson Space Force Base 21st Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential Hail Cover Manufacturers. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,250 Employees.

This sources sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. Peterson Space Force Base, CO is requesting information for the C-130 Hail Covers listed below in Table 1 for Market Research Purposes. The government is requesting information for any solution that meets the characteristics in Attachment 1. Please refer to Attachment 1 – Attachment 1 - Hail Covers SON.

Table 1: Required Items

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, PSFB is not seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes.

Submit any and all questions regarding this requirement no later than 19 July 2024 @ 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Questions will be submitted via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist, TSgt Kyle Richmond, at kyle.richmond@spaceforce.mil AND the Contracting Officer, Ms. Brittney Rosenbaum, at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil. After the suspense, the contracting office will post and amendment to this sources sought answering all questions. The suspense for responses below will remain the same.

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office by electronic mail by: 30 July 2024 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time.

(1) What is the fastest delivery time after award you could provide each of these items? Please reply citing the delivery time to Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

(2) Is there a different NAICS code that would better fit the item in Table 1?

(3) Can you provide these items in the Table 1 or items of similar capability?

(4) Is there a more suitable alternative for an aircraft of this size?

(5) Are there any other characteristics not identified in the attachment that would better support the need?

(6) Do you have a pre-priced contract vehicle in place?

(7) What is the threshold for your bulk quantity discount?

(8) Is a warranty included? If so, for how long?

(9) Company name, address, point of contact telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS.

(10) Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).

Interested sources shall respond to this Sources Sought no later than 30 July 2024 at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Email your responses to TSgt Kyle Richmond, Contract Specialist, at kyle.richmond@spaceforce.mil, AND, Brittney Rosenbaum, Contracting Officer, at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil.

Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following points of contact TSgt Kyle Richmond, Contract Specialist, 21 CONS, at kyle.richmond@spaceforce.mil or Brittney Rosenbaum, Contracting Officer, at brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil.

List of Attachments

1. Attachment 1 - Hail Covers SON

2. Attachment 2 - Cover Concept Drawings

3. Attachment 3 - Antenna Locations Semper Supra image1.png