SOURCES SOUGHT Airplane Dolly.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT: FA446024Q0233 C130 Disabled Wheel Dolly Notice Type: Sources Sought

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

1.1 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 NAICS is 336413, “Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing” with a small business size standard of 1250 Employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

1.2 Below is a description of the minimum characteristics needed for this requirement, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

1.3 If the Government decides to conduct procurement as a result of this market research, a separate pre-solicitation synopsis of that procurement will be posted to www.sam.gov. Interested companies are requested to submit a summary outline of their qualifications and product that meets the requirements description listed below. References to vendor web pages will not be accepted.

1.4 Please note that we cannot return your submissions to you.

1.5 Small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

2. This request for Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or material. No contract award will be made as a result of this sources sought synopsis. This information is provided to the government at no cost.

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

1.1. Little Rock AFB (LRAFB) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to fulfill the requirement of a C130 disabled wheel dolly. The product should meet the minimum specifications listed below.

1.1.1. Cradles flat nose or main landing gear tire.

1.1.2. Ability to tow the aircraft while using the product on paved and unpaved surfaces.

1.1.3. Withstand 60,000 pounds minimum.

1.1.4. Ease of use to clear active runway/taxiways in less time than the disabled wheel dolly.

1.1.5. No use of hydraulic oil is preferred for ease of maintenance upkeep.

1.1.6. Easily maneuverable by hand with one person.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution Company/Institute Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

336413 Size Standard 1250 Employees Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership):

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than 4:00 pm CST on 7 June 2024. Please email arrunh.boeger.1@us.af.mil Please refer any questions relative to this market research to 2d Lt Arrunh Boeger, (501) 987-3844 or SSgt Shawn Dostie (501) 987-7153.