Blue Thunder Tents Sources Sought - SAM.docx

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is requesting information from industry to procure brand name CAMSS Alaskan Style shelter systems (CAMSS HIT 20QM4W), or equal, Alaskan Style shelter systems for the 42d Air Base Wing, Officer Training School (OTS). This requirement involves unique characteristics necessary for compatibility with the end-user's existing equipment inventory. Information gathered from this notice will be used to finalize the acquisition strategy for the requirement detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SOR).

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:

1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.

2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.

3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.

4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and email address.

b. Type of business (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman‑owned, HUBZone, service‑disabled veteran‑owned small business, large business, etc.), under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills) with applicable size standard. CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the objectives described above. Please provide rationale for your answer if it is different from NAICS 314910.

d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.

2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is only seeking qualified, experienced providers interested in satisfying this potential requirement. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements detailed in Attachment 1:

a. Is your company capable of meeting the requirement with the brand name equipment? Please respond “Yes” or “No.”

b. Is your company capable of meeting the requirement with alternative equipment? If so, provide documentation that it meets the specifications as defined in the SOR.

3. RESPONSES: E‑mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is 1:00 P.M. CDT on 2 June 2026.

a. AIC Gabriel Colón (Contract Specialist) email: gabriel.colon_saldana@us.af.mil (334) 953-5530

b. 1st Lt John Putnam (Contracting Officer) email: john.putnam.8@us.af.mil (334) 953-8083 Attachments (1) Attachment 1: Statement of Requirements (SOR)