FA2521-18-Q-B091_Nocturnal_Lightning.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA2521-18-Q-B091 shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 334511. The size standard for this NAICS is 1,250 Employees.

The requirement is to provide Nocturnally Forming Lightning.

0001-Scientific analysis and development of a forecast tool for unexplained nocturnally forming lightning in the CAFS/KSC area IAW the attached PWS.

002-Scientific analysis and development of a forecast tool for unexplained nocturnally forming lightning in the KSC/CCAFS area in accordance the PWS.

Salient Characteristics: In accordance with attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

PWS is attached.

Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings.

NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE

A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER!

What is the purpose of the item(s): To provide Nocturnally Forming Lightning Study.

45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the 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), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) 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.”

As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. 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. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; yolanda.butler@us.af.mil or by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-18-Q-B091, 1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through FedBizOpps. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 13 Jun 18, 2:00PM, EST.

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