ROS_SOURCES_SOUGHT-SB.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement under the small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 561210. The size standard for NAICS is $35.5M. The requirement is to provide downrange base operations, logistics and administrative communications, which combine existing requirements related to the Launch and Test Ranges at the Eastern Range, Patrick AFB, FL and Western Range, Vandenberg AFB, CA. This contract will have a base plus four one-year options.

The government is interested in obtaining current information on all small businesses including 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), woman-owned business (WOSB), etc. that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. 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 Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted a small businesses set-aside or within any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, etc.).

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.

Submit all packages to 45 CONS/LGCZR, Attn: Charlene Thomas, 1201 Edward H White II St., Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238. Email addresses: charlene.thomas@us.af.mil, kristine.lundblad@us.af.mil, and queshanda.newton.1@us.af.mil.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 28 June 2013 @ 3:00 PM EST.