Sources Sought Synopsis Information document.pdf

638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG) Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) Logistic Support

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide the logistic support requirements required by the 638th SCMG. The level of security clearance and 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. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Attached is a draft Performance-based Work Statement (PWS) containing a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey to provide your company’s capabilities. (Please note that the PWS is subject to minor changes.)

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 the 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 to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

3. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Dakota Flournoy at dakota.flournoy@us.af.mil.

NOTE: FAR 52.215-3 -- Request for Quote (RFQ) or Solicitation for Planning Purposes.

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

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this Quote or to otherwise pay for the quotes 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 Quote, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of Market Research.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide the logistic support requirements required by the 638th SCMG. Our acquisition strategy is a three-year Advisory &Assistance Services (A&AS) contract (basic year plus two- one year option period). This effort is an 8(a) set aside. A description of the Government’s requirement is listed in the attached PWS.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG)

Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) Logistic Support

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:

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 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).

Please e-mail responses to dakota.flournoy@us.af.mil. Reponses must be received no later than close of business 14 April 2025.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. 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).

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

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.