Sources Sought_FA9101-20-R-0002.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA9101-21-R-0002 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

ArnoldAir Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered for a set-aside under a 8(a) program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 541330. The size standard for NAICS is $16.5M.

The requirement is to provide: This Sources Sought supports Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN market research efforts for engineering, programmatic, and technical Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS).

Salient Characteristics: SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION SHEET

Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.

We are interested in any 8(a) businesses that are capable of meeting this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size, business status (must be an 8(a)) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address:

_john.stewart.33@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 8 December 2020 at 5:00pm CST.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through FedBizOpps. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.