Ecuador A-29 Parts

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED AS MARKET RESEARCH IAW FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.  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. 

Background:

The Ecuadorian Air Force has a need for spare parts ordering for four (4) A-29B aircraft.  The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather details from qualified suppliers and vendors capable of providing a comprehensive spare parts ordering solution. This RFI will assist the Government in identifying vendors with the capabilities to meet our current and future requirements, leading to a potential RFP.

Requirements:

Please confirm your ability to perform the following:

1. Confirm sourcing capability for all part numbers or alternative part numbers listed in the attached parts list. For each item, indicate in column D of the attached spreadsheet whether sourcing is currently possible, as shown below:
   1. Can supply part or alternative part as specified (Y)
   2. Unable to supply part (N)
      1. For items which are unavailable, please provide a reason in column E for sourcing challenges.
2. Provide at least one example of a previous purchase of each part number or demonstrate equivalent experience and capability. Experience with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is also relevant and can be considered. Examples may include previous purchases, agreements, or collaborations.
3. Provide a description of how long lead-time challenges are addressed and overcome.
4. Describe quality control measures implemented to ensure part authenticity.

Any interested party shall submit a completed spreadsheet and capabilities package that explicitly addresses the requirements above. Failure to address each requirement may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess contractor capabilities.

Please include the following business information and any teaming agreements or joint venture partners in the response:

Company Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Cage Code/UEID:

Phone Number:

Email:

Website:

This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small and/or other than small business firms capable of providing the supplies described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an RFP.  Any future contract actions that the Government may intend to execute will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b).

The capability statement package shall be sent via email to ryan.stone.9@us.af.mil and kirby.williams.1@us.af.mil.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to ryan.stone.9@us.af.mil and kirby.williams.1@us.af.mil.  All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code/UEID, Company Business Size, and Points of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.