Crafco Sealing Machine

SOURCES SOUGHT:  THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. 

Request for Proposal (RFP) number is FA252125QB035 shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

Patrick Space Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under full and open competition.  The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 333517.  The size standard for this proposed NAICS is 500 employees.

Description: Contractor shall provide all managerial, administrative, labor, and quality control necessary
to provide one Crafco Model SS125D Super Shot Melter/Applicator (Hot Asphalt Sealing Machine)
with operations and maintenance manual and warranty. Provide safety, operations, and maintenance training at Patrick Space Force Base for 15 Pavements and Construction Equipment Workgroup personnel. Provide actual worksite demonstration for hot asphalt crack sealing operation.

Attached:

1.  SOW – Crafco Sealing Machine
2. Salient Characteristics- Crafco Sealing Machine

45 CONS is interested in any size business that can meet this requirement.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.  Include in your capabilities package your UEI, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings.

NOTE:  RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER!

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.  The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.” 

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort.  Also indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort.

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services.  Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services.  Include three past references with current contact information and contract number.  If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.  The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.  Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.  Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.  The response must not exceed 5 pages.

DISCLAIMER:  This Sources sought notice is not a solicitation.  This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.  All information received in response to this notice that is marked "proprietary" will be handled accordingly.  Responses to the sources sought notice will not be returned.  In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offerors and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.  The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this notice.  The Government may not respond to questions posed in Industry responses.

Please submit the information electronically in PDF or Word Format

Reference RFP # FA252125QB035 by January 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Email: Contracting Officer Robert Beaudry; robert.beaudry@spaceforce.mil

Telephone responses will not be accepted.