FA520921R0001 - Sources Sought.pdf

374th Contracting Squadron, Yokota AB

FA5209-21-R-0001

Sources Sought/Request for Information CV-22 Paint Booth Filters

1. Sources Sought Synopsis for Planning Purposes. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 --Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to perform market research, and to determine offeror interest and capability in providing Plastic Furniture for choreographed simulation purposes to the Air Force.

a. Background: The Government is conducting market research to identify companies as potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to competently and competitively respond to the requirements to provide various filters to the specifications and descriptions listed below on Section 2 of this synopsis.

b. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in FAR 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal costs. Companies responding to this market research are advised that participation does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this research. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

c. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Sources Sought Synopsis, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

2. Program Requirements. Currently, Yokota AB has a DuroRoom retractable enclosure used for sanding and painting for the parts of CV‐22. This requirement is for multi-stage filters compatible with the system. Please see the attached specifications for the full salient characteristics required on the various filters needed for this requirement.

3. Response Instructions. In response to this Sources Sought, please provide the following information:

Business Information:

(1) Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Web Page URL:

(2) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333413 - Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing. Size standard 500 employees. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business* (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Small Business (Yes / No)

(3) Is your company registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have the above-mentioned NAICS code identified therein? (Yes / No)

(*) If you answered no, please explain if your company believes another NAICS is applicable and provide reason behind the suggested NAICS.

b. Submission Information.

Please email questions and response to: SrA Christian Leyva Meraz, e-mail:

christian.leyva_meraz.1@us.af.mil, phone: (315) 225-4764, no later than Friday, 20 November 2020, 1100 JST(or sooner if possible) in order to be considered timely. Emailed response must be received no later than the above-mentioned time/date for the Government to consider your response in formulating our market research.

Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response to this synopsis. Please limit responses to no more than 15 pages, and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed.

Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are restrictive/proprietary and should mark them accordingly.