Dump Bed Replacement

The Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing (158 FW), is seeking sources to replace a current unserviceable dump bed with a stainless steel dump bed. For this requirement, the contractor's tasks shall include a capability statement and past performance that demonstrates ability to provide replacement part and installation.

The dump bed is currently on a Duraclass SL316, with a shell that measures 10 ft x 24 ft x 34 ft.

DISCLAIMER:

This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and IS NOT a request for proposal.  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.  The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.  Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. 

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336120, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,500 employees. Interested parties must be registered under NAICS 336120 in SAM (System for Award Management) at www.sam.gov.

VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

It is requested that vendors respond to this sources sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement for performing meal services. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT:

A. COMPANY PROFILE. To include:

(1) Company name and address

(2) DUNS number or CAGE Code.

(3) Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small).

(4) Socio-Economic status

(5) Brief information on capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage a service contract of this size.

(6) NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under.

B. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Include experience in performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five (5) years. The following Government or commercial information shall be provided for each of your references:

(1) Contract Number and Project Title

(2) Name of Contracting Activity

(3) Administrative Contracting Officer’s Name, Telephone Number and/or email address

(4) Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or Primary Point of Contact, telephone and email address

(5) Indication of whether your firm acted as prime or subcontractor

(6) Contract Period of Performance and Contract Value

(7) Brief summary of work performed and how it relates to the technical services described herein.

158 MSC is interested in obtaining industry inputs regarding replacing the dump bed:

(1) Identification of areas outside the dump bed that require replacement.

(2) Potential future issues

Questions will be answered and uploaded in a future attachment to this posting.  No company specific information will be provided.  Please e-mail all comments, suggestions, and questions to MSgt Kristen Lucey, Contracting Officer, at kristen.lucey.2@us.af.mil and MSgt James Yoshikawa Contract Specialist, at james.yoshikawa@us.af.mil. It is the interested parties’ responsibility to confirm Government receipt of their submission.  Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the Contracting Officer prior to the deadline to request a DoD SAFE link for large files.

Please provide responses and industry feedback to this notice via e-mail to the recipients identified above or through DoD SAFE by 3:00 pm Central Standard Time (EST), Thursday, 24 August 2023.  Capability packages must demonstrate your ability to perform the service requirements identified in the Draft PWS.

We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the questions included in this notice.