FARM III Sources Sought Notice .pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) in Tennessee is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM) III at Arnold AFB and various AEDC geographically separated units (GSUs). The Government plans to issue a solicitation(s) that will result in a multiple award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) task order contract(s). The Government reserves the right to award multiple task order contracts should it be deemed to be in the best interest to do so. The contract period of performance is anticipated to be from five to ten years from the date of award.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

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

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS

IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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 market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to perform mechanical; electrical; instrumentation, data systems, and controls (ID&C); and/or design/build projects for military ground testing facilities.

These projects include infrastructure sustainment, restoration, and modernization to support the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) mission at AEDC. Performance will be primarily required at Arnold AFB TN as well as at the following GSUs: National Full Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), Mountain View CA (NASA Ames); Tunnel 9, White Oak MD; and the 704th Test Group at Holloman AFB NM (including the 704th’s GSUs: OL-AA located at Kirtland AFB NM, OL-AC located at Wright Patterson AFB OH, and the 586th Flight Test Squadron at White Sands Missile Range NM). AEDC intends to use the information gathered from this sources sought notice to begin to assess capabilities and interests in all aspects of the work to be performed, in order to begin formulating an acquisition strategy for the FARM III effort(s). Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this notice 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 notice. The Government does not intend to award any contracts on the basis of this notice.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 236220, Commercial and Institution Building Construction, with the corresponding business size standard of $45M.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Attached to this notice is the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for the current effort. To assist the Government in providing the best possible requirements, please provide any feedback/comments your company has on the attached SOW.

2. If, after reviewing the SOW, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability to meet these requirements (See Submission Details below). Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.).

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1. Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, and e-mail address.

2. Business size: State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB) based upon NAICS code 236220.

3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4. SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

5. Provide any comments in regard to the attached DRAFT SOW.

6. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement as it relates to supporting the above requirement.

The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to a company, or to contact a company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request. Responses shall not exceed 15 pages.

Submission Information: Provide your intent/response no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 22 August 2025, via this posting to Mr. Robert Greene, Contracting Officer, at robert.greene.17@us.af.mil and Mr. Robert Mosley, Contracting Officer, at robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil. Verbal responses will NOT be accepted.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contract personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred in proprietary information that is not properly identified.

Attachments:

1. DRAFT FARM III Statement of Work

2. FARM III Request for Information (RFI)

3. FARM III Industry Day Announcement mailto:robert.greene.17@us.af.mil mailto:robert.mosley.3@us.af.mil