Sources_Sought.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

86TH AIRLIFT WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

65th CONTRACTING FLIGHT (USAFE)

Issue Date: 9 July 2018

Response Due Date: 19 July 2018

NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Subject: Sources Sought – FA448618R0020 – Install Anti-Vehicle Cable System

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description: The 65th Contracting Flight (65 CONF) at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing installation of anti-vehicle cable systems.

The work includes the installation of an anti-vehicle cable barrier, crash rated bollards, and manual crash arm in discrete locations around the boundary perimeter of the existing airfield of Lajes Field and in the interior fence. The construction details of the cable barrier and crash arm will be as provided through a proprietary engineered system supplied from a certified manufacturer recognized by the DoD such as "Barrier 1 Systems", "Smith and Wesson", "Ameristar", "NSS" or equivalent. The DRAFT specifications are attached to this Sources Sought. The place of performance is Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal.

Interested sources are requested to provide a capability statement which briefly describes previous and/or current work experience in or relating to the areas listed above. In addition, interested sources are requested to review the Specifications and provide comments, concerns and recommendations.

General Information: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING

USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on FBO or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this Sources Sought. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the

Government to form a binding contract.

All responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy.

Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. This notice may represent the Government’s only official notice of this procurement.

Response Guidelines: All responses to this Sources Sought must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Primary Point of Contact (POC), below with the subject line

“Response to Sources Sought FA448618R0020” no later than 19 July 2018. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information: The following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide the above mentioned construction services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Does your company have the infrastructure and capacity to perform the described construction services?

3. If available, please provide your SAM registration or NCAGE/DUNS information.

4. Based upon the above description and performance information, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government’s requirements?

5. Based upon the information available, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance within the industry that you have that would benefit this project?

6. Would you require a pre-solicitation site visit?

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Primary POC: Ana Areias, Contracting Specialist

Phone: +351 295 571 173

Email: ana.areias.pt@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: MSgt Zaire Naylor, Contracting Officer

Phone: +351 295 571 407

Email: zaire.naylor@us.af.mil