Sources Sought 22QA025.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and/or quote and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The Information for Bid number will be FA2521-22-Q-A025 and shall be used to reference to any responses to this sources sought.

The 45th Contracting Squadron (45 CONS), is publicizing this Sources Sought Notice to gather industry information and input with respect to anticipate a purchase of a custom built Blast Box/ TTU. This custom built box is needed to maintain explosive ordinance disposal mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.

The Government is interested in Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding. The size standard for NAICS 331491 is 750 employees.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is in support of market research being conducted by 45 CONS to determine potential sources capable of fulfilling all requirements associated with this project. The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or SB), anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and/or commercial customers.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

All interested firms shall submit a package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required work. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.

Include in your capabilities package your Unique Identity ID, Cage Code, and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address kimberly.horner@spaceforce.mil. Please include ATTN: FA2521-22-Q-A025 Blast Box on the subject line.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00pm EST 15 July 2022.

Product Requirements:

• Steel cabinet ½ inch with bracing

• Grating for lids

• Aluminum cover with flanges

• Top load friction winches

• Lid handles 4 each