Design, Build and Deliver Three (3) Universal Fuel Control Test Stands

Fuel Control Test Stand
SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. 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 proposal nor will any award be made as a result of this request for information (RFI). The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

Only non-classified information shall be provided in your response. Copies of the submitted information may be reproduced for Government Review.

1.1. PURPOSE: This Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 334519 which has a corresponding size standard of 500. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. If you identify you company as a Small Business please indicate (with supporting rational) how your company would be Small Business given the restrictions identified in subparagraph (b)(1) of FAR Clause 52.219-14 (which states that at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern) based on prescribing language of FAR 19.508(e) and 19.811-3(e)

Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar products offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. 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.

2. PROGRAM DETAILS: The United Stated Air Force at Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) is conducting market research seeking capable sources to furnish three (3) Fuel AccessoriesTest Stands capable of testing a variety of Fuel Control Units, Fuel Manifold Assemblies, and other parts accordance with their respective Test Instructions, and one (1) closed loop facility chilled water system. This Purchase Specification (PS) shall not supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Attached is the draft purchase specification for the Fuel Accessories Test Stand and Process Chiller System

3. LETTER OF INTEREST: Interested parties are requested to submit a letter of interest, brief statement of current capability and responses to the attached Contractor Capabilities Questionnaire (CCQ). The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. Email responses are preferred and may be submitted to the Contracting POCs. Please limit your submissions to ten pages in PDF or Microsoft Word Format. Please email or mail submissions to Contracting POCs listed below by 04:00 pm MST, Feb 06, 2015.
 
                            CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE
                                          Fuel Control Test Stand  

Part I. Business Information

1. Company/Institute Name:
2. CAGE Code:
3. Company Point of Contact
a. Name
b. Telephone #
c. Email address
4. Physical Address:
5. Web Page URL:
6. Provide you company's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:
a. If your company is a small business, it a woman owned business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) business, HUB Zone business, Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Business, etc.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1. Provide suggested NAICS code for this item.
2. Are you anticipating your company to be a prime contractor or a subcontractor? 
3. Are you anticipating a teaming arrangement? 
a. Any responses on teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
b. Will the prime contractor perform at least 50% of the cost of the manufacturing the supply and/or total contract cost?
c. Does the prime contractor qualify as a small business?

Part III. Financial Information

1. Describe financing methods customarily provided by buyers in this industry (industry defined by the NAICS code or by providing this type of requirement). Note: the Air Force (AF) is not authorized to make advance payments (payments before costs are incurred or work is completed).
2. Describe need or importance of receiving buyer financing vs. seller financing.
3. Describe security seller could provide buyer in return for buyer financing.

Part IV. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
2. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.
3. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provided that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?
4. Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement or specification. Is there anything in our specification significantly driving the cost?

Part V. Fuel Control Test Stands and Process Chiller System

1. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).Include quantities, customer, and date of delivery and period of performance.
2. Describe your capability and experiences in the manufacturing/fabrication of components of this type.
3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)?
4. Are your Test Stands and Chiller manufactured in the U.S.?
5. Is the Software utilized in the programing of the operating system commercial off the shelf (COTS) or software developed by the contractor having propriety rights?
a. If rights are proprietary, will the government receive Government Purpose Rights to allow the government and/or government contractors' access to the programing data?

Part VI. Commerciality Questions:

1. Do you consider the requirements to be commercial (see FAR 2 definitions)? Is this item of a type customarily used by the general public or non-government entities for other than government purposes? Has this or a similar item been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public? If this is commercial off the shelf item that will require modifications, are the modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace?
2. Are there established catalog or market prices for this requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

Interested offerors should send a response to the sources sought inquiry and the questions listed above to the Contracting Point of Contact referenced below. Responses should be submitted by 04:00 pm MST, February 06, 2015. Email responses in PDF or Microsoft Word format are preferred. The point of contact information is listed below:

Primary Point of Contact                     Alternate Point of Contact
OO-ALC/PZIMB                                  OO-ALC/PZIMB
Sean McDonough                               David Lovett
Contract Negotiator                            Contracting Officer
6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 2nd Flr     6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 2nd Flr
Phone: (801) 777-8651                      Phone: (801) 586-5546
Email: sean.mcdonough.1@us.af.mil    Email: divid.lovett@us.af.mil

The information provided is for the Air Force's market research and is given understanding the AF has no obligation to pay for the information. The information may be used in developing a request for proposals (RFP) but does not obligate the AF to issue an RFP or contract. Any proprietary information submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked.