Second TAD Sting Sources Sought.pdf

7 August 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR VENDORS REGISTERED UNDER NAICS CODE 332710 –

MACHINE SHOPS

FROM: AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Mikayla L. Roland 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

SUBJECT: FA9101-23-Q-B052 – Second TAD Sting - 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 OFF THE

SHELF ITEMS

2. 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 a TAD Sting detailed in Attachment 1 – T9 Second TAD Sting SOW.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses in regards to 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. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

(AFMC)

3. Program Background

The Air Force Test Center’s Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZIA) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) located in Tennessee (TN) is seeking sources that are interested in and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for a Tetra Adjustable Dogleg (TAD) Sting in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 – T9 Second TAD Sting SOW. The architecture is critical to the test and regulations in building the TAD Sting. For experience to be considered relevant, experience needs to be for designing, fabricating, and inspecting wind tunnel stings and measurements of angles less than 0.01°, that are similar, or greater than the physical size and physical complexity described in the attached SOW such as aligning 9 pins/holes simultaneously.

4. Required Capabilities and Specifications

See attachment 1, T9 Second TAD Sting SOW for complete details of the project.

5. Eligibility

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 332710 – Machine Shops, with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3408.

6. Submission Details

Interested vendors should submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating their ability to provide the products that meet the specifications listed in Section 4 – Required Capabilities and Specifications. 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, Cage Code, DUNS # 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 TAD Sting will be build.

3) Provide the expected delivery period.

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

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

6) 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.

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 o Email Subject Line Reference: FA9101-23-Q-B052 – Second TAD Sting

- Response Date: 14 August 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.

Attachments:

1. T9 Second TAD Sting SOW

GREGGORY C. JONES

Contracting Officer