Sources Sought Synopsis_NAFI Connectors.pdf

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Sources Sought Synopsis

NAFI Connectors

NAICS: 334111

Size Standard: (1,250 ee)

CAUTION:

This market survey and request for information is being conducted to identify potential sources for the acquisition of NAFI Connectors.

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 Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability and answers to the Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS).

2. If 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: Guillermo Rendón (guillermo.rendon@us.af.mil and)

(2) Alternate: Jeffrey Kane (jeffrey.kane.3@us.af.mil) mailto:kyle.newcomb@us.af.mil

Sources Sought NAFI Connectors

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of NAFI Connectors in accordance with (IAW) the Equipment List.

NOTE: Attached is the Equipment List

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

NAFI Connectors

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:

334111 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 (September 1, 2026).

When submitting email responses, please email:

(a) Primary: Guillermo Rendón (guillermo.rendon@us.af.mil and)

(b) Alternate: Jeffrey Kane (jeffrey.kane.3@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.