115 MXG NDI X-Ray Interlock

The Wisconsin Air National Guard at Truax Field in Madison, WI is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capability and adequacy of fulfilling the following requirement: 

Background:
The 115th Maintenance Group, Non-Destructive Inspection office, is equipped with x-ray support equipment as identified in Air Force TO 33B-1-2. At the time this equipment was installed, it was equipped with X-Ray Safety Interlock Assembly, Technical Services Group (TSG) P/N 501013. It was subsequently identified that TSG P/N 501013 had been superseded by TSG P/N 501015 and replacement/upgrade to the new part number was recommended.

The 115th Maintenance Group, Non-Destructive Inspection office, procured the updated X-Ray Safety Interlock Assembly, TSG P/N 501015. During installation by 115th Fighter Wing personnel, the new X-Ray Safety Interlock Assembly, TSG P/N 501015, was damaged.

The 115th Maintenance Group, Non-Destructive Inspection office, now has a requirement to repair and install the X-Ray Safety Interlock Assembly, TSG P/N 501015, ensuring their equipment has the required interlock operational capabilities in accordance with Air Force TO 33B-1-2. 

Alternatively, Air Force TO 33B-1-2 provides for the proposal of interlock systems other than the TSG 501015 if the AF NDI Office has determined the equipment to be compliant with all radiation safety requirements.

The proposed solicitation/award is anticipated to include the following CLIN’s:

CLIN 0001 – X-Ray Safety Interlock Relay Assembly
•    Repair of 2 ea. PN 501015 X-Ray Safety Interlock Relay Assembly’s or supply of 2 ea. NEW X-Ray Safety Interlock Relay Assembly’s that have been approved by the AF NDI Office.

CLIN 0002 – X-Ray Safety Interlock Relay Installation/Functional Test
•    Installation, commissioning and functional check of X-Ray Safety Interlock Relay Assembly.

Sources capable and willing to provide these items/services are requested to email a response with “Sources Sought W50S9F-26-Q-0001” in the subject line demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to fulfill the defined requirement. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Name of the firm and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
2. The socioeconomic status of the company.
3. Point of contact name, phone number, and email address.
4. Suggested NAICS code, if different than Sources Sought notice.
5. Proposed Interlock Relay Assembly with documentation from the AF NDI Office showing it meets all radiation safety requirements.

Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any is issued.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Submission Instructions: Responses via email are due by date indicated in Contracting Opportunities posting and should be sent to Lt Col Dave Mattila / dave.mattila.2@us.af.mil and must include the information requested. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research, and the Government may not respond to any questions.

Respondents will NOT be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.