Sources Sought Synopsis_100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM).pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis

100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

NAICS: 334519

Size Standard: 600 Employees

CAUTION:

This market survey and request for information is being conducted to identify potential sources who may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of a new 100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for the Composites & Shelf-Life Lab at Tinker Air Force Base.

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has been determined. Security clearance of any level is not required. Foreign participation is not permitted, and Contractor personnel who are foreign nationals are not permitted entry to perform the contract requirements within the USAF facility. Contractor personnel performing work within the USAF facility shall be US Citizens. 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 as this survey is for planning purposes and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the UTM requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability and answers to the Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS).

2. 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. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

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

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. All submissions will be reviewed IAW FAR Part 19 procedures.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to

(1) Primary: Shanita Manuel, shanita.manuel@us.af.mil and (2) Alternate: Tony Dollard, anthony.dollard@us.af.mil.

mailto:shanita.manuel@us.af.mil mailto:anthony.dollard@us.af.mil

Sources Sought 100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Tinker AFB

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that have the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the qualification requirements to provide a new 100KN UTM for the Composites & Shelf-Life Lab at Tinker Air Force Base.

This is an acquisition for a 100KN UTM. The Government anticipates utilizing a one-time purchase order contract.

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to establish the minimum requirements for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a commercially off the shelf (COTS) replacement 100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for the Composites & Shelf-Life Lab. The replacement UTM shall meet AC7122 National Aerospace Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) Composites alignment requirements.

The vendor shall provide all hardware, software, accessories, peripherals, documentation, training, calibration, shipping, and installation. The vendor shall ensure, upon installation, that all hardware and software functions and applications are fully functional prior to acceptance. Any required maintenance and calibration will be the sole provider of the vendor through a maintenance contract. Tinker will prepare the site location for the tensile tester prior to installation.

NOTE: Attached is the Statement of Work (SOW)

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

100KN Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

Part I. Business Information

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

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE/DUNS:

• SAM EUI:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

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

334519 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)

• System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company capable or interested in performing.

All responses should be sent via: email response. Responses must be received no later than close of business Tuesday, October 14, 2024; 3:00 PM CDT.

When submitting email responses, please email:

(1) Primary: Shanita Manuel, shanita.manuel@us.af.mil and

(2) Alternate: Tony Dollard, anthony.dollard@us.af.mil.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly 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.

2. Briefly describe the abilities and backgrounds of key personnel within your staff and management.

3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

4. How do you measure the quality of your work?

5. What is your average on-time completion rate?

6. How many projects does your company typically take at a given time?

7. Provide a timeline of stages for the proposed process.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.