185G Fuel Tank B-Kit

This is a sources sought notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Procedures, Guidance, and Information (DFARS PGI) 206.302-1(d).

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) anticipates contracting without providing for full and open competition under the authority of FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements for crash worthy auxiliary fuel tanks for use in rotary wing aircraft.

The intended source is Robertson Fuel Systems, 800 W. Carver Rd., Suite 101 Tempe, AZ 85284. (CAGE: 1T765).

This sources sought is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capabilities statements received within the closing date set in this sources sought will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Government does not possess and cannot furnish the technical data required to develop engineering descriptions, technical data packages, or specifications necessary to permit full and open competition.

All interested, capable, and responsible sources that would like to respond to this sources sought synopsis are encouraged to provide a statement of interest along with supporting substantiation input to Contract Specialist Kisha Redcross via email at kisha.a.redcross.civ@socom.mil no later than 12:00 PM EDT on Friday, June 10, 2022.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  Vendors interested in submitting a proposal should contact the contract specialist above to obtain a solicitation following submission of a capability statement.