Automated Honing Assembly - Sources Sought.pdf

6 November 2023

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Air Force Test Center’s Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) is seeking sources that are interested in and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for Hone capability in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 – DRAFT Statement of Work.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT

A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION / PROPOSAL (RFQ / RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT

DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This Sources Sought is a request to gain more information to see what vendor has the ability to provide the supplies to meet the Government’s requirement for an Automated Honing Assembly detailed in Attachment 1 - DRAFT Statement of Work.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses regarding this Sources Sought notice / market research, the requirement may result in a sole source, or brand name acquisition, it may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or it may be procured through full and open competition. Any verbal inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

NORTH AMERICAN INDSUTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332710, Machine Shops.

FEDERAL SUPPLY CODE:

The anticipated Federal Supply Code (FSC) for this requirement is 3693, Industrial Assembly Machines.

Submission Details:

Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating their ability to provide the products that meet the specifications listed in Attachment 1. If your company has the ability to provide the required products that meet the required specifications, please provide the following information:

1. The organization’s name, address, primary point(s) of contact email address(es) & telephone number(s), website address, SAM UEI, Cage Code, and business size (small or large).

2. A tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice with sufficient documentation supporting the vendor’s claim on their ability to provide a technically acceptable product.

a. Provide a high-level project management plan on how the Hone Assembly will be built.

b. Provide the expected delivery period.

c. Provide budgetary pricing to support the vendor’s claim (shipping costs shall be included)

i. Provide budgetary pricing for potential installation of the device.

d. Indicate if your company is able to produce the entire project in house, or if sub-contractor(s) will be needed.

e. Identify any opportunities that should be set-aside for small businesses.

3. The submission should outline the vendor’s available contract vehicle(s) to obtain the products and services: GSA (provide schedule), Open Market (SAM.gov), etc.

4. Identify if there are issues with the selected NAICS or FSC.

5. Provide a commerciality or non-commerciality statement with supporting justification.

The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist: Mikayla L. Roland

• Email: mikayla.roland@us.af.mil

• Email Subject Line Reference: Sources Sought – Automated Honing Assembly

Response Date: 15 November 2023, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from release outside the Government and technical team.

Attachment(s):

1. DRAFT Statement of Work mailto:mikayla.roland@us.af.mil