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SOURCES SOUGHT

Fluid Cell Press Bladder 07 June 2024

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the capabilities to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Fluid Cell Press Bladder parts for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

The Contractor shall provide all the applicable material, labor, tray pads, shipping, and other itemized parts listed below to supply and service the Fluid Cell Press Bladder (Diaphragm) for a period of 60 months under an IDIQ contract. The full list of parts needed are listed in the attachment named “Parts and Description”.

The known sole source contractor for this effort is:

Quintus Technologies, LLC 8270 Green Meadows Drive North Lewis Center, OH 43035

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The attached Purpose/Description document contains a description of the required Fluid Cell Press Bladder requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

1. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

1. ATTENTION: Small Business Respondents who are interested in participation for this effort:

2. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what team/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement doe you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letters, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.

2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

1. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

1. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Elizabeth Davis, (Elizabeth.Davis.22@us.af.mil).

SOURCES SOUGHT

Fluid Cell Press Bladder 07 June 2024

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that are able to: provide all the applicable material, labor, tray pads, shipping, and other itemized parts listed below to supply and service the Fluid Cell Press Bladder (Diaphragm) for a period of 60 months under an IDIQ contract. The full list of parts needed are listed in the attachment named “Parts and Description”.

Please see the attached PD for full details.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Sources Sought Fluid Cell Press Bladder

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: (333317-Machine Tool Manufacturing)

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than 12:00 pm (EST) 21 June 2024. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:

1. Claudette MacNeil, Claudette.MacNeil@us.af.mil

2. Elizabeth Davis, Elizabeth.Davis.22@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

1. Describe your company's past experiences on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

1. Manufacturing Questions:

1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing with regard to the requirements of this effort.

1. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer.

1. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.