Sources_Sought_Synopsis_(SSS)_BioAct_280.docx

NOTICE OF SOURCES SOUGHT

PMC 8913 (BioAct 280) Wax Removal Chemical THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group (PMXG) at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the procurement of the wax removal chemical PMC 8913 (BioAct 280) in 55 gallon drums and deliver F.O.B. to Tinker AFB. Based on historical data for the same or similar purchases in recent years, the Government’s best estimated quantities required are 1,815 gallons annually, with a potential for as many as 3,630 gallons per year. The wax remover chemicals have historically required delivery within 15-30 days from the date orders were issued.

The Government will use this information to determine the best future acquisition strategy for this procurement, inclusive of the need to do an Industry Day and/or Pre-solicitation Conference.

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 325998, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 500 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hub-zone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code.

The contractor is required to provide PMC 8913 (BioAct 280) wax removal chemical to the PMXG Plating Shop at Tinker AFB. The wax removal chemical must be in accordance with Technical Order 2-1-111 and 76 PMXG Process Order 10-006. It is to be delivered in 55 gallon drums and must include the Safety Data Sheet.

Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address: paul.gaines.1@us.af.mil. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable.

Please submit the following information also:

· Company Name and Address

· Cage Code

· DUNs Number

· Company business size by NAIC code

· Small Business Type (s), if applicable

· Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification

· Telephone Number, fax number, and email address

· Web Page URL

· Teaming Partners (if applicable)

· OEM License/Agreement/Manual Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.

Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through FBO.

Response due date: The responses to this announcement are due no later 2:00 p.m. CST, 8 November 2016.

Primary Point of Contacts:

Tim Gaines Contract Specialist Phone: 405-582-1833