C130-J Cargo Handling System (brand new)- Sources Sought.pdf

C130-J CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible sources that can provide, ship, deliver a brand new C130-J Cargo Handling System: Part #11768-100B-1, NSN #1 560-01-476-1711.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document(s) below contain a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.

Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs?

Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Cayton Pope at cayton.pope@us.af.mil or to Charles Catungal at charles.catungal.1@us.af.mil.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible sources that can provide, ship, deliver a brand new C130-J Cargo Handling System Part #11768-100B-1, NSN #1 560-01-476-1711.

Description NSN Part Number (P/N) C130-J Cargo Handling System

(brand new) 1 560-01-476-1711 11768-100B-1

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C130-J Cargo Handling System

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333922

Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code (333922), 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 Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received by Mar 21, 2024 at 2:00pm EST IAW instructions above. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

Contracting Point of Contacts (POCs)

• Capt Catungal @ charles.catungal.1@us.af.mil

• Ms Cayton Pope @ cayton.pope@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience in providing cargo handling systems or a similar effort in complexity to this requirement. Examples should pertain to the C130-J aircraft or other U.S. military aircraft and include the following information:

a) Contract Number

b) Agency/Organization supported

c) Brief description of the work performed

d) Period of performance (Should fall within the last five (5) years)

e) Point of Contact (Government Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe the capabilities and experience of the personnel your company will employ for these requirement.

4. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

5. Describe how your company incentivizes sub vendors to ensure deadlines and quality are met and/or exceeded?

6. Does your company have the capability to provide personnel with the requisite security clearance and certification requirements?

7. Do you have knowledge of DoD Acquisitions Processes and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and associated supplemental regulations?

8. Do you have experience working on/with DoD bases/facilities and can you obtain access to Government facilities?

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. If you offer these services to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

2. Is our requirement offered to both the United States Government and General Public under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.