Sources Sought Okuma project.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT

18th CONTRACTING SQUADRON

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description:

The 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, seeks feedback From companies/entities capable of Repair Transformers and Upgrade lighting in Okuma Resort, Okinawa, Japan

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. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov 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 Sources Sought responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for future requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Background:

The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. This Request For Information (RFI) is being sent out to identify potential sources to meet the requirements to Repair Transformers and Upgrade lighting at Okuma Recreation ANX Site 1, Okinawa, Japan.

General Description:

Title and Location: Repair Transformers repair and lighting upgrade, Okuma, Okinawa, Japan Response Due Date: March 1, 2025 NAICS Code: 335311 Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformer Manufacturing Point of Contact name and email: Rosita.Crawford@us.af.mil

This project will repair by replacement two transformers that service the North Beach Okuma Recreation lodging facilities, lighting and improve the reliability of the electric power distribution system at Okuma Recreation Annex Site 1.

(See attached DRAFTED SOW for reference).

Place of Performance:

Okuma Recreation ANX Site 1, Okinawa, Japan

Potential sources who are interested should respond via email by 1 March 2025, 4:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST)

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this Sources Sought must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Points of Contact (POC) above, with the subject line “Response to Sources Sought” no later than 1 March 2025. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following requests are designed to assist 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities and or industry practices. Please provide your responses to the following. Please limit your submission to no more than 15 pages.

1. Offeror’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. If available, please provide your CAGE/DUNS information.

2. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide repair by replace transformers and upgrade lighting or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

3. Are there any barriers to you competing for U.S. Government contracts in Okinawa, Japan?

4. How long have you provided this kind of project in Okinawa, Japan?

5. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature including a capability statement commonly provided to the general public.

6. Based upon the attached DRAFT SOW, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or unachievable?

7. Based upon the attached DRAFT SOW, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance of this Project?

8. Can your company provide employees who meet the credentialing standards outlined in the SOW?

9. Please identify and provide cost driver information that may affect performance of this project.

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to the POC listed below.

POC:

Rosita Crawford, Phone: 315-634-2127 Email: rosita.crawford@us.af.mil.

Contracting Office Address:

18th Contracting Squadron/PKC Unit 5199/Bldg 95 Kadena AB, Japan