Sources Sought for DACMS_final.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Announcement from the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron seeking market research on vendors capable of providing 27 Deployable Automated Cargo Measurement Systems (DACMS) to support Air Force Logistics Enterprise operations across five geographic areas: 19 systems to CONUS, 1 to PACAF, 1 to CENCOM, 3 to USAFE, and 3 to AFRICOM. The current contract (FA445225C0006) is a Firm Fixed Price award to incumbent Intercomp Co., a small business under NAICS Code 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, 700-employee size standard), acquired previously as a 100% small business set-aside. The anticipated award date is Quarter 1 Fiscal Year 2027, with delivery required within 365 days of contract award.
Each DACMS unit must include weigh-in-motion and static weighing capability with ±1% accuracy at 95% confidence interval for all vehicle types; four static/dynamic platforms minimum 42"L × 24"W × 1"H with 40,000 lbs. capacity per axle; full laser measuring system for length, width, and height dimensions with ±1% accuracy; simultaneous weighing and profiling of dual-axle, multi-axle, and towed equipment; rugged all-weather device resistant to environmental conditions with RFID capability; vendor-provided device combining automatic inputs from scales, lasers, RFID, and 2D barcode readers with no capability to interface with Air Force Network or internet systems; and approved user manual for calibration and operation. All systems must operate standalone without external wireless or Bluetooth connectivity. Vendors must be ISO 9001 certified. Responses are due by August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST and should include business information, CAGE code, UEI number, business size classification, potential subcontractors, available contract vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or agency contracts), capability statement limited to 10 pages, and statement of intent to submit a proposal. Questions must be submitted in writing by August 4, 2026, to the identified contract specialists and contracting officer. The announcement emphasizes that two or more qualified small businesses must respond to support a potential small business set-aside determination.
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SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources to provide and certify twenty-seven (27) Deployable Automated Cargo Measurement Systems (DACMS), meeting functional and operational requirements for the Air Force Logistics Enterprise to Air Mobility Command (AMC) and the A4T1 Program.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron 510 POW/MIA Drive Bldg P40, Suite E1004 Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
INTRODUCTION:
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products and/or services.
The 763rd ESS is seeking information for potential sources to supply twenty-seven (27) Deployable Automated Cargo Measurement Systems (DACMS) across five areas of the enterprise. Procurement of these systems will enhance cargo processing and deployment capabilities and readiness. In addition to the procurement of the cargo measurement systems; a system-by-system warranty, initial scale calibration, and training for everyday use is required to ensure proper functionality of the systems and user compatibility.
DACMS units must be shipped and delivered to the following areas within 365 days of task order/contract award:
- CONUS: 19 systems
- PACAF: 1 system
- CENCOM: 1 system
- USAFE: 3 systems
- AFRICOM: 3 systems
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS
NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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.
CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
Contract Number: FA445225C0006 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Incumbent and their size: Intercomp Co. (Small business under NAICS Code 333998;
size standard of 700 employees) Method of previous acquisition: Small Business Set-aside (100%)
The current effort provides over 65 Deployable Automated Cargo Measurement Systems (DACMS) to CONUS, PACAF, CENTCOM, and USAFE air bases to provide crucial measurement capabilities to airmen globally. The purchase of each system includes a one-year warranty, 2-day on-site/virtual training, and initial calibration certification.
Anticipated award date is Quarter 1 in Fiscal Year 2027. Delivery is requested as soon as possible after award, but within 365 days of award.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
The government requires the vendor to supply all material, equipment, and labor to provide twenty-seven (27) DACMS in accordance with (IAW) the specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Each system shall include the following:
i. Weigh-in-Motion and static weighing of all types of vehicles within dynamic accuracy of +/- 1% - 95% Confidence Interval (CI) must allow for tare/gross/net weights of loaded, unloaded and towed vehicles for rapid processing without stoppage or delay. Must allow static weighing of all forms of vehicles. All weighing data from scales must be automatically sent to a vendor-provided device specifically designed to receive weight data from the scales for display purposes only. There will be no ability to receive any input other than from the system’s measurement components (ex: scales, laser profiling systems, weigh in motion pads). There will be no manual entry of cargo data and no ability to interface with Air Force internet systems.
ii. Four Static/Dynamic platforms minimum L 42 in x W 24 in x H 1 in each, minimum of 40,000 lbs. capacity per axle.
iii. Full Laser Measuring System providing L x W x H of all types of vehicles to static and dynamic accuracy +/- 1% 95% (CI). All dimensional data from the laser profiling system must be automatically sent to a vendor-provided device specifically designed to receive dimensional data from the laser profiling system for display purposes only. There will be no ability to receive any input other than from the system’s measurement components (ex: scales, laser profiling systems, weigh in motion pads). There will be no manual entry of cargo data and no ability to interface with Air Force Network (AFN) or internet systems.
iv. Capability to simultaneously weigh & profile dual axle vehicles, multi-axle vehicles, and towed equipment to stated accuracy in item #1.
v. Provide rugged device with capability to build a unique file of automatic inputs from scales, lasers, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
All-weather devices must be resistant to sand, snow, windblown rain, temporary submersion, ice formation, debris and liquids.
vi. A vendor-provided device to build a unique data record combining automatic inputs from scales, lasers, RFID, 2D Bar code reader and populates data to equipment lists, including individual records for towed and nested configurations and required center of balance measurement for all items. No import and export to military load planning information technology (IT) systems.
vii. Must have approved user manual for calibration and provide clear and concise instructions for safe and effective operation and maintenance.
All systems must be capable of operating as a standalone system that will not be connected to the (AFN) or internet. Any Bluetooth and/or wireless systems external to system operation are not permitted and must be disabled prior to installation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Vendor must be International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is NAICS 333998: All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, with the corresponding size standard of 700 employees.
To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.
In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications.
Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (RFO 52.219-14).
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Responses should include:
1) Business name and address;
2) Name of company representative, business title and email;
3) Cage Code;
4) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;
5) Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);
6) List potential subcontractors.
7) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);
8) Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;
9) Please provide any comments/concerns with the Draft SOW you would like the
Government to consider;
10) Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated;
11) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability statement package that includes:
a. A description demonstrating your business’s ability to provide the products listed in the Required Capability section of this notice;
b. Packages should be limited to no more than 10 pages. The 10-page limit should include any past performance references/narratives, and all items listed in the submission details section of this notice;
c. Include a statement of intent regarding the submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.
Any questions regarding this SS Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialists, Jessica Montgomery at jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil, Lauren Thoele at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil, and the Contracting Officer, Lt Col Brad Nelson, brad.nelson.6@us.af.mil by 4 August 2026. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 4 August 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) will be answered.
Businesses who wish to respond should send responses via email no later than 11 August 2026 at 4:00 PM CST to jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil, lauren.thoele@us.af.mil, and brad.nelson.6@us.af.mil.
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.
All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
All government and contractor personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC
423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
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