SS_Draft_Viper.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources for Versatile

Integrating Partner-Nation Equipment Refueling (VIPER) Kit.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

763 ESS

510 POW/MIA Drive, Bldg P40, Suite E1004

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following small business concerns: Small

Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone);

Small Business Administration 8(a) participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business WOSB)) to provide the required products.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY

THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY

FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The Government requires VIPER Kits in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 to regulate fuel pressure commercial and partner nation locations to prevent aircraft fuel system over pressurization that could cause damage during refuel. These items will also be available for contingencies to deploy if necessary.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing.

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing

(JV) or partnering to meet each requirement area contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged

Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small

Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform IAW the

Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses to this notice should include:

1) Business name and address;

2) Name of company representative, business title, and email;

3) If applicable* Small Business Size and Type of Small Business for

NAICS 332911

4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code;

5) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;

6) Any other contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include ENCORE III, General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);

7) Identify any major performance, schedule or cost risks anticipated;

8) List of potential subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners anticipated to perform aspects of this effort, to include the percentage of anticipated performance;

9) Capability Package demonstrating the ability to provide the equipment listed in Attachment 1 of this Sources Sought Notice. The Capability

Package should information the following:

a. Capability information should include a brief description of experience (Commercial or Government) in providing the requirements similar in size and scope to those described

Attachment 1.

b. Capability packages should be limited to no more than two pages.

The two-page limit includes past performance references/narratives.

c. Capability information should also include the percentage your business plans to provide of the required equipment outlined in

Attachment 1.

d. Statement of intent regarding submission of a proposal in response to any resulting solicitation.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought shall be submitted in writing via email to

Contracting Officer, Ms. Kaitlyn Woodruff at kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.mil and

Contract Specialists, Ms. Jessica Montgomery at jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil.

Verbal questions will not be accepted.

Businesses who wish to respond to this notice shall send responses via email no later than (NLT) 12:00 PM Central Time on 9 September, 2025 to Contracting Officer, Ms. Kaitlyn Woodruff at kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.miland Contract Specialists, Ms.

Jessica Montgomery at jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All Government and contractor personal reviewing Sources Sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC

423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Attachment:

1. Product Specification mailto:kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.mil mailto:jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil mailto:kaitlyn.woodruff.2@us.af.mil mailto:jessica.montgomery.6@us.af.mil