DAFB Brake Riveter

The 436th Contracting Squadron (436 CONS) is seeking information concerning the availability of capable contractors shall provide all equipment and materials, to include delivery, for an orbital riveter to repair C-5M main landing gear brake torque tubes.  

This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, or Invitation for Bid. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.     

The contractor shall provide the 436 MXS/MXMCH section with:  

T-501F orbital riveter, or similar product, with the following salient characteristics: 

1. Power Source: 3 Phase 230 or 460 VAC/60Hz 

2. T-205 orbital head with rivet head form tool 

3. Horn fixture T70-447B 

4. Operating environment: 32 degrees F to 114 degrees F 

5. Dual hand safety controls w/ mounting brackets 

6. Foot activating device w/ safety guard 

7. Dimensions: 23.5”Lx26.5”Wx76.7”H (2ft birth all around for clearance) 

 
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only and will be used to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as quotes, nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. Contact with Government personnel other than those specified in this RFI by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited. This FedBizOps notice is an announcement seeking market information on vendors capable of providing the product as described herein. 
 
For purposed of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333992 – Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. 
 
If your firm is capable of providing the requirements described above, please contact SSgt Sean Willian sean.willian@us.af.mil or TSgt Christopher Castillo, christopher.castillo.5@us.af.mil by Monday March 29, 2021 @ 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). At a minimum the following information is requested: (1) Company Cage Code, DUNS, name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address; (2) Any small business status (8(a), HUB-Zone, Veteran-owned, Women-owned, etc.); (3) Indicate which NAICS code your company usually uses to provide the requirements described above. Please provide rationale if your answer is different from NAICS 333992. 

Note:  The interested vendors list of this notice will not be used for decision making purposes for any small business set asides.  For your business to be considered as a potential vendor for set aside purposes you must submit a Capabilities Statement as requested by this notice.  Failure to do so may result in your business category not being considered as part of a decision by the Government to set aside.