AAS Sources Sought v1.1.docx

GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1 This notification is for market research purposes to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, knowledge and ability to provide these Engineering and Analysis Activities in Landing Gear. This notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid.

1.2 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541330, which has a corresponding size standard of $25.5 million.

1.3 The Government is interested in all small businesses to include:

· Small business (SB)

· 8(a)

· Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)

· HUB-Zone

· Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

2. PROGRAM DETAILS

2.1 The AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZAAB Contracting Office, Hill AFB, UT is conducting market research to identify potential candidate firms for the following requirements:

See attached DRAFT PWS

3. CONTRACT DETAILS

*Note: Technical Acceptability will be determined based on acceptability of the following elements:

· Technical Proposal (technical summary, labor categories, hrs, etc.)

· Compensation Plan (professional employees)

· Property Management Plan (PMP) (CDRL A/B/C0003)

· System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) (CDRL A/B/C002)

· Quality Control Plan (QCP) (CDRL A/B/C003)

4. RESPONSES

4.1 Responses shall address whether the interested part is capable of providing the required services. When responding, please include the following information:

4.2 Responses shall not to exceed three (3) pages. Copies of your submitted information will be distributed to those listed in the “Contact Information” provided below, no later than 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. Telephone and/or FAX responses will not be accepted.

5. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY

5.1 This sources sought synopsis is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This sources sought synopsis does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever; furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis. All costs associated with responding to this synopsis will be solely at the responding party’s expense. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response; however, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION

Contracting Office:

AFMC AFSC OL:H/PZAAB

6050 Gum Lane, Bldg. 1215 Hill AFB, UT 84056

Primary Point of Contact:

Nathan Hirschi Contracting Officer nathan.hirschi@us.af.mil 801-586-6091

Secondary Point of Contact:

James Bruce Contracting Specialist james.bruce.10@us.af.mil 801-777-9173