Sources Sought Synopsis - ACMFD.pdf

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This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the Air Force to conduct market research for retrofitting Advanced Color Multi-Functional Display (ACMFD) DMC card units with reliable capacitors for F-16 equipment. The government seeks a United States vendor with experience in ACMFD MB383B-00/-01/-20 functions, engineering, and modification, with facilities capable of upgrading at least 202 units. The procurement will be a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413, with preference for 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUB-Zone, and Woman-Owned small businesses.

Interested parties must submit a 3-page white paper describing their capabilities by 10 July 2025, electronically to Kirsten Rivera (kirsten.rivera@us.af.mil), with copies to Capt. Thomas Beasley and Adam Hansen. Respondents should provide company details, contact information, experience with IFF transponder manufacturing and upgrading, delivery schedule capabilities, NAICS code, business size classification, and small business type. The government emphasizes that this is a market research document only, does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal, and will not reimburse response costs. The contract will require a vendor based within the Continental United States that can meet Department of Defense security protection requirements.

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Created on: 10 June 2025

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Advanced Color Multi-Functional Display (ACMFD) DMC Retrofit

NOTICE TYPE:

Sources Sought

SOURCES SOUGHT NUMBER:

FA823225ACMFD

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. This Sources Sought Synopsis also serves as a notice of proposed contract action IAW FAR 5.201.

1.1 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 336413, which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUB-Zone, and Woman-Owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your small business status in relation to the aforementioned NAICS code, if applicable. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar offerings to the Government and to commercial customers within the past three years. Any responses involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime contractor and the work that will be accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. Program Details:

2.1. The U.S. Government is requesting information in an effort to identify vendors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully retrofit ACMFD DMC card units with reliable capacitors. Responses to this notice shall consist of an initial white paper (not to exceed 3 pages) describing the offeror's capabilities regarding testing and upgrading the F-16 items.

2.2. The specific objectives are as follows:

a. United States Vendor that has past experience with ACMFD MB383B-00/-01/-20 functions, engineering, and modification.

b. The facility location requirement is within the Continental U.S. (CONUS). The prime contractor also must be based out of the CONUS. No foreign-owned entities can be considered.

c. The Vendors facilities have sufficient maturity to support the upgrade of at least 202 units. The U.S. Government requires variable pricing for an Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity Contract.

d. The vendor must meet US DoD security protection requirements.

3. This Is A Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Only

Created on: 10 June 2025

3.1. This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).

3.2. The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties’ expense.

3.3. This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements listed above. When responding please include:

a. Company Name and Cage code.

b. A POC's email address and phone number.

c. Experience with regards to the manufacturing and upgrading IFF transponders. Also, describe how you would address the requirements in Section 3 of this Sources Sought Synopsis. Experience in meeting strict delivery schedules.

d. Suggested NAICS Code.

e. Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any and any sub-category.

f. Type of Small Business Classification (ex. Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled

Veteran Owned, HUB-Zone, and Women-Owned, etc.) per NAICS Code 336413.

3.4. Interested parties are requested to provide an electronic response and any attachments through e-mail to, Kirsten Rivera, and cc Capt. Thomas Beasley and Adam Hansen no later than 30 calendar days after the publication of this notice. On the e-mail subject line include “Advanced Color Multi-Functional Display (ACMFD) DMC Retrofit– Company Name.” No mail, telephone or FAX responses will be accepted.

Place of Performance: Contractor Facilities United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Kirsten Rivera kirsten.rivera@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-5695

Program Manager:

Thomas Beasley thomas.beasley.7@us.af.mil Phone: (801) 777-5243

Deputy Program Manager Adam Hansen adam.hansen.4@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-6986 mailto:kirsten.rivera@us.af.mil mailto:thomas.beasley.7@us.af.mil mailto:adam.hansen.4@us.af.mil

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