Sources_Sought_Synopsis_F35 Fuel Stands_22 Jan 25.pdf

Request for Information

United States Air Force 301st Contracting Flight

Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas 76127

F-35 Fuel Stands

22 January 2025

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PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION: The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide two (2) F-35 Fuel Stands in accordance with the attached engineered drawings and specifications. The United States Air Force (USAF) requires a F-35 Fuel Stand that meets CFR 1910 Subpart D “Walking-Working Surfaces”, DAFMAN 91-203, and Technical Order 1-1-3. These stands must comply with both USAF and OSHA standards. The Government is seeking to procure a quantity of two (2) F-35 Fuel Stands.

The scope of the effort would include procurement and delivery to the Naval Air Station JRB at Fort Worth, Texas.

NAICS: 336413 – Other Aircraft parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees

PSC/FSC: 4920: Aircraft maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

Attachments: 1. Fuel Stands Parts Manual (redacted)

2. F35 Fuel Stands Drawing (restricted) **full drawings available upon request after the solicitation is posted**

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production and delivery of an F-35 Fuel Stand for use by USAF personnel. The amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.

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.

FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information (RFI) or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This RFI is issued for the purpose of planning only.

(End of provision)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting the above 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.) identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

2. 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.

3. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Todd Benner, Contracting Officer, by email todd.benner@us.af.mil and Emily Crotta, by email at emily.crotta@us.af.mil. In the subject of the email please include: F-35 Fuel Stands.

4. Please provide the following information the by close of business 7 February 25 via email to Todd Benner at todd.benner@us.af.mil and Emily Crotta, by email at emily.crotta@us.af.mil. If you need a DoD safe link, send the request two (2) normal working days before the closing date and we will send you a link for a file drop off from DoD Safe.

5. Survey Information Requested by the Government.

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a. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

i. Part I. Business Information

ii. Part II. Capability Survey Questions

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

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:

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code:

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)

• Unique Entity Identity (UEI) ______________

• 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.

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 and/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. What is your company’s current maximum production capacity per month?

Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

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

6. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

7. Does your company have experience in commercial packaging to ensure the product is safe and secure? How do you anticipate this requirement being packaged and shipped to delivery locations CONUS?

B. Production Questions:

1. Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of metal structures.

2. Are there any known supply chain issues impacting the manufacturing/fabrication of the F-35 Fuel Stands? How is this being resolved? Please provide recommendations if applicable.

3. Are there any long lead items that would delay delivery?

C. 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.

3. Do you consider this requirement to be a commercial requirement? If yes, please review the definition of a commercial product (1 – 6) found in FAR 2.101 and provide a clear statement about which part of the definition is applicable and please provide supporting evidence for this.

4. Are there known standard financing terms and or payment plans that are common in the industry for this requirement?

D. Contract Strategy Development

1. The Air Force is anticipating a FFP contract type for the procurement of the F-35 Fuel Stands. The delivery will be FOB Destination. Indicate the estimated number of calendar days to complete delivery after receipt of an order.

2. Do you have a recommended Source Selection Procedure for this requirement?

Please review DoD Source Selection Procedures, dated 20 Aug 2022, and provided justification for your recommendation.

3. Please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the F-35 Fuel Stands?

Please include sufficient detail to show significant costs and make recommendations for money savings, if possible.

4. If an extended warranty was required could that be procured and how much would that cost? Please provide the kind of warranty item that could be covered under an extended warranty and suggested terms that are industry standard.

5. Do foresee any future concerns/issues/ or increased risk with this requirement?

6. Are there any special FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses or custom clauses that would be consider an industry standard? Please provide this with any needed justification.