Sources Sought Notice.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Air Force Test Center’s Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) located in Tennessee seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for a CNC Plasma & Gas Metal Cutting System in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 – DRAFT Technical Specification. Installation, equipment start-up, and training is also required.

The Government is considering the use of a firm-fixed-price contract. Delivery is required to Arnold

AFB, TN.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Noah C. Bean 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT 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.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for a CNC Plasma & Gas Metal Cutting System IAW Attachment 1 – DRAFT Technical Specification. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition.

Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), descriptions, and estimated quantities:

CLIN DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

0001 CNC Plasma & Gas Metal Cutting System IAW

Attachment 1 – Technical Specification

EA 1

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333515, Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing, with the corresponding business size standard of 500-employees. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is 3455, Cutting Tools for Machine Tools.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.

2) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

3) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

4) Provide any comments pertaining to Attachment 1 – DRAFT Technical Specification.

5) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, 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.)

6) Interested businesses should submit the brand machine you intend to quote in response to a solicitation.

7) To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition and estimated delivery time after receipt of order, should an award be made.

Submission Information: Provide your intent/response no later than 1:00 PM Central Time (CT) on 4 November 2024, via email to Mr. Noah Bean, Contract Specialist, at noah.bean.1@us.af.mil, and Ms. Brooke Vandeman, Contracting Officer, at brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil. Verbal responses will NOT be accepted.

Attachment:

1. DRAFT Technical Specification