Sources Sought Synopsis - Aircraft Ground Maintenance Air Conditioner.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Aircraft Ground Maintenance Air Conditioner

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for the purchase of two (2) ACU-808-DUP Air Conditioners by TLD for use by the United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. 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. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a description of the requested Aircraft Ground Maintenance Air Conditioner requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing this Sources Sought Synopsis, 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. The Government is interested in finding sources who can provide two (2) ACU-808-DUP Air Conditioners by TLD that adheres to the below requirements.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

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

Amanda Payne, Contract Specialist, 405-736-4112, Amanda.Payne.2@us.af.mil;

Rochanda Taylor, Contract Officer, 405-734-4328, Rochanda.Taylor@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualifications for the Aircraft Ground Maintenance Air Conditioner requirement.

Commodity: The Air Force intends to solicit for the following firm fixed price contract for the following commodity: TWO (2) EACH ACU-808-DUP AIR CONDITIONERS BY TLD

The requested equipment item descriptions/specifications are outlined below.

a. Item Name: AIR CONDITIONER

b. PN: ACU-808-DUP

c. Quantity: Two (2)

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award. Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The NAICS codes for this requirement are 333415 with a size standard 1250 EMP.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting technical questions and formal responses to amanda.payne.2@us.af.mil.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through Beta.Sam.Gov at https://beta.sam.gov/. No telephone requests. See Note 22. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c)

(1).

For further information contact: Amanda C. Payne

Contracting Specialist

Amanda.Payne.2@us.af.mil

Fax 405-736-4112

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Aircraft Ground Maintenance Air Conditioner

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 Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

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

333415; small business size standard 1250 employees.

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)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

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

Submit information to Amanda Payne, must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST 9 June 2021.

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. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

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

Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

4. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provided that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

5. Provide any comments that would impact the final solicitation or request clarification of any question that would impact the release date and timeline for final offer acceptance.

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.