VDATS Repair SSS.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station (VDATS) DA 2 and AB-8 Repair

NOTICE TYPE:

Sources Sought

SOURCES SOUGHT NUMBER:

TBD

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 336413, which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUB-Zone, and Woman-Owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your small business status in relation to the aforementioned NAICS code, if applicable. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar offerings to the Government and to commercial customers within the past three years. Any responses involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime contractor and the work that will be accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. PROGRAM DETAILS

2.1. The U.S. Government is requesting information in an effort to identify vendors with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to successfully diagnose and repair VDATS DA 2 and AB-8. Participating vendors shall meet the following requirements:

a. United States Vendor that has past experience with VDATS DA 2 and AB-8 capabilities

b. The facility location requirement is within the Continental U.S. (CONUS). The prime contractor also must be based out of the CONUS. No foreign-owned entities can be considered.

c. The Vendors facilities have sufficient maturity to support the repair of a minimum of 5 testers. The U.S. Government requires variable pricing for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract.

d. The vendor must meet US DoD security protection requirements.

3. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY

3.1. This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes only – it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources-sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e).

3.2. The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties’ expense.

3.3. This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements listed above. When responding please include:

a. Company Name and Cage code.

b. A POC's email address and phone number.

c. Experience with regards to the manufacturing and upgrading IFF transponders. Also, describe how you would address the requirements in Section 3 of this Sources Sought Synopsis.

d. Experience in meeting strict delivery schedules.

e. Suggested NAICS Code.

f. Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any and any sub-category.

g. Type of Small Business Classification (ex. Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, HUB-Zone, and Women-Owned, etc.) per NAICS Code 336413.

Interested parties are requested to provide an electronic response and any attachments through e-mail to Kayla Flores, Kirsten Rivera, and cc Christopher Espinoza, Caryn Cantrell, and Jacob Westley no later than 30 calendar days after the publication of this notice. On the e-mail subject line include “Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station (VDATS) DA 2 and AB-8 Repair SSS Response – Company Name.” No mail, telephone or FAX responses will be accepted.

Place of Performance:

Contractor Facilities United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Kayla Flores Contracting Officer kayla.flores@us.af.mil Phone: 801-777-3280

Secondary Point of Contact:

Kirsten Rivera Contracting Officer kirsten.rivera@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-5695

Program Manager:

Christopher Espinoza Christopher.espinoza.5@us.af.mil Phone: 801-777-0655

Deputy Program Manager:

Caryn Cantrell caryn.cantrell.1@us.af.mil Phone: 801-777-7525

Deputy Program Manager:

Captain Jacob Westley jacob.westley.1@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-4672