FA252125QB124 Airfield Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System.pdf

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

QUOTATION 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 Quote (RFQ) number is FA2525QB124 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 334290. The size standard for this proposed NAICS is 800 Employees

Description: This requirement is to purchase an Airfield Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System to include remote radio controls for a comprehensive approach to minimize the risk of bird and wildlife collisions with aircraft on Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral SFS, FL.

What is the purpose of the item(s): The Master workstation shall be comprised of multiple components, such as a computer and master controller and any other component for a complete system. The dedicated computer uses advanced graphical user interface. The master controller takes commands from the computer and transmits them to the remote bird deterrent units.

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

SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER!

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. 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.

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.”

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort.

Also indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

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.

DISCLAIMER: This Sources sought notice is not a solicitation. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the sources sought notice will not be returned.

As stipulated with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offerors 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. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this notice. The Government may not respond to questions posed in Industry responses.

ATTENTION: Although this is a Sources Sought notice only, interested parties or potential contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award or payment if the Government chooses to make an award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via http://www.sam.gov.

Please submit the information electronically in PDF format by 12 Aug 25, 12:00PM, EST and reference RFI # FA2521225QB124 email to45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil.

All information must be sent to the email address stated above. Any other delivery methods can and will be considered Nonresponsive. Use of a read/delivery receipt is highly encouraged.

No Personal Emails or phone calls will be accepted.

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