Cable Air Dryer Parts

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA4610_CableAirDryerParts_SS
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Lompoc, California 93437, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Space Command, specifically the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for repair parts for Altec AIR Cable Air Dryers (Models 4200STD, 4200W, and 6500W). This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to determine the availability of small businesses capable of providing these specialized air dryer components. The market research aims to evaluate vendors' ability to meet specific part specifications and comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause. Interested companies are required to demonstrate their expertise and past experience relevant to the requirements. Potential vendors must submit their responses electronically to Contract Specialist Christopher Mendoza and Contracting Officer Mark Wheeler by 16:30 PST on April 7, 2025, with details including their firm name, cage code, and small business status.

The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 333912 - Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing and a size standard of 1,000 employees. To proceed with the set-aside, at least two qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses demonstrating their qualifications. The market research is purely informational and does not constitute a commitment to contract or guarantee future procurement. No compensation will be provided for responding to this notice, and all costs associated with preparation will be at the vendor's expense. If a solicitation is eventually released, it will be published on https://www.sam.gov, and potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the site for additional information. The ultimate goal is to assess small business participation and determine the most appropriate approach for acquiring these critical cable air dryer repair parts.

Notice text

1.  THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.  This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future.  This Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited offers.  Interested vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Notice.  All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://www.sam.gov.  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.  The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors that can provide repair parts for Altec AIR Cable Air Dryers Models Altec AIR 4200STD, 4200W and 6500W to support Vandenberg SFB mission. 

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,000 Employees.

To assist 30 CONS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Notice, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding product specifications and how they fullfill the salient characteristis.  Please outline how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and any past experience you may have that 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 in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

3.  The information that is received from this Notice will be used to make the best decision on how to proceed with this acquisition.  Information received will not be shared with other potential offerors.  If your firm is interested in potential opportunities related to this post please email SrA Christopher Mendoza christopher.mendoza.17@spaceforce.mil and TSgt Mark Wheeler at mark.wheeler.10@spaceforce.mil.  In the body of the email please include the name of your firm, cage code, small business status and any other information you deem relevant for market research purposes.

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