Sources Sought SAM Surface Tablet 20250909.pdf

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy to purchase Microsoft Pro Surface Tablets and accessory items on behalf of the Civilian Leadership Development School here at Maxwell AFB. The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in determining what types of products and capabilities are available in the market for this type of requirement outlined in the attached DRAFT SOR.

NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:

1. A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis, so please do not submit quotes. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought.

2. If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.

3. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought.

Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.

4. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:

1. GENERAL INFORMATON:

a. Company name, address, point of contact, voice and fax telephone numbers and e-mail address.

b. Type of business, (i.e., small, 8a, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.). Please provide CAGE Code and DUNS Number.

c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached DRAFT SOR?

d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.

2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in meeting the requirements of the attached draft SOR. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached DRAFT SOR:

a. Can your company meet this requirement? If so, please provide supporting documentation to verify the items are available.

b. Is your company capable of meeting this requirement by providing the requested brand name products in accordance with the attached DRAFT SOR?

c. If your company can provide an “or equal” product that will meet the minimum specifications listed in the attached SOR, please provide the product name, item number, and specifications. Additionally, if you are providing an “or equal” product, please answer the following questions below.

d. Microsoft brand products represent the current operational standard for the Civilian Leadership Development School (CLDS). To ensure compatibility with systems used by the Air Force Global College (AFGC), vendors proposing alternate brands must ensure that all proposed items meet the following interoperability and performance criteria:

i. Devices must fully integrate with Microsoft-based infrastructure and software platforms.

ii. Devices must support Windows operating system and be compatible with enterprise management tools currently used by CLDS.

iii. CAC authentication must be natively supported without middleware or third-party conversion tools.

iv. All accessories (keyboard, dock, stylus) must be fully compatible with the proposed device and support seamless functionality.

v.Proposed items must not reduce or limit the current capabilities of the system in any way.

vi. All items must be brand new. Refurbished or re-manufactured products are not authorized.

vii. Will your company be able to meet each requirement?

e. RESPONSES: E-mail responses to this sources sought to the points of contact identified below. The due date and time for responses to this sources sought is at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Thursday, 11 Sep 2025.

SSgt Khadijah Jones (Contract Officer) at khadijah.jones.1@us.af.mil (334)953-3879 and SSgt Bryant Nguyen (Contracting Specialist) at bryant.nguyen@us.af.mil (334)953-5755.

Attachment:

Draft Statement of Requirements (SOR)