Milling Machines Sources Sought.pdf

2 June 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR INTERESTED VENDORS

FROM: AFTC/PZI (Arnold) Attn: Haley M. K. Smith 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

SUBJECT: FA9101-23-R-B023 – Manual and Gantry Mills - Market Research / Sources Sought

1. 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. THIS NOTICE SEEKS INFORMATION ON

COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

2. Introduction

This Sources Sought is a request to gain more information regarding vendor capabilities to provide manual milling machines and a gantry mill that meet the specifications noted in Section 4 – Required Capabilities and Specifications. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses in regard to this Sources Sought notice / market research, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

3. Program Background

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN requires two manual and one gantry milling machine for the model shop to support research, development, test and evaluation.

4. Required Capabilities and Specifications

See Attachment 1- DRAFT Specification for Manual Mills and Attachment 2 - DRAFT Specification for Gantry Mill.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

(AFMC)

5. Eligibility

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333517 – Machine Tool Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 Employees. The Product Service Codes (PSC) is 3417, Milling Machines.

6. Submission Details

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating their ability to provide a product that meets the specifications listed in Section 4 – Required Capabilities and Specifications.

If your company has the ability to provide a product that meets 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, Cage Code, UEI # and business size (small or large).

2) A tailored capability statements addressing the specifications of this notice with sufficient documentation supporting the vendor’s claim on their ability to provide a technically acceptable product. If the vendor submits substitute specifications, the vendor must provide sufficient technical details for AEDC to determine if the substitute specifications will meet the Government’s need.

3) Provide the expected lead-time for the products.

4) Provide budgetary pricing to support the vendor’s claim.

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

The vendor’s response to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contracting Officer, Haley Smith:

Email: haley.smith.10@us.af.mil Email Subject Line Reference: FA9101-23-R-B023 – Manual and Gantry Milling Machines

Response Date: 9 June 2023, 12:00 p.m. Central 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.

Haley M. K. Smith Contracting Officer

Attachments:

1. DRAFT Specification for Manual Mills

2. DRAFT Specification for Gantry Mill mailto:haley.smith.10@us.af.mil