Sources Sought Synposis - CIP H6TM03 Replace Large Roundness Machine.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Replace Large Roundness Machine

NAICS: 334513

Size Standard: 750 Employees

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for a Large Roundness Machine for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. Additionally, this notice will gauge small business interest. The determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy this requirement.

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Vendors 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. The attached Statement of Work (SOW) provides a description of the Large Roundness Machine requirement. Below is 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 capable of providing a Large Roundness Machine that meet the below requirements.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Janee' Nesbit, Contracting Specialist at janee.nesbit@us.af.mil mailto:janee.nesbit@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide Replace Large Roundness Machine meeting the specifications described below:

• Includes shipping, installation, startup, acceptance and training

• FOB Destination: Tinker AFB, OK

This is an acquisition for a Large Roundness Machine. The Government anticipates utilizing a one-time purchase order contract.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Sources Sought

Replace Large Roundness Machine 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:

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

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

334513; small business size standard 750 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)

Is your company a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or 3rd party reseller for the Large Roundness Machine?

Is your company interested in possible subcontracting opportunities? If so, please describe in detail what part or parts of this requirement that your company is capable of or interested in performing.

Submit your responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis to Janee' Nesbit, janee.nesbit@us.af.mil, no later than 1:00 pm CST, 15 Oct 2025.

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.

2. Describe your company's 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. Provide your estimated lead time for delivery of the items after receipt of order.

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

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

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

B. Hardware Production Questions:

1. If your company is a manufacturer/fabricator, describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of the extruded aluminum.

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.