HOODS & DUCTS CLEANING SERVICES at Aviano and Ghedi Air Bases, Italy

This Sources Sought is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research.  It is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the US Air Force.  The US Air Force will use this market research information to assess the market's capability to successfully meet the Air Force's requirements for the acquisition of hoods and ducts cleaning services at Aviano and Ghedi Air Bases, Italy.

The objective of this service contract is to ensure the maximum cleanliness and functionality of the Commercial Kitchen Hoods and Ducts Exhaust Systems at Aviano and Ghedi Air Bases, Italy. Proper execution of this service is to prevent kitchen fires associated with grease residue in the Hoods and Ducts Exhaust Systems. Facility closures or operation limitations due to unclean or inoperable systems must be prevented to the maximum extent possible and will directly reflect on the quality of services provided under this contract.

See attached draft Performance Work Statement for mor details (PWS appendices shall be provided at the time of the solicitation posting only).

The Air Force welcomes responses from all interested parties.

Sources Sought Response Requirements

Responses to this notice shall be limited to ten pages (excluding marketing literature and/or technical data sheets ) and must include:

1. A capability statement in response to the technical requirements described in the PWS
2. Description of the company’s past performance and experience with the accomplishment of projects similar in scope. And information (Government or commercial entity, contract/purchase amount, etc.) relating to each of the past performance descriptions.
3. Responses to the following questions:
   1. Are any of the US Air Force’s specific requirements too restrictive?  In other words, are any of the requirements too specific that it would eliminate a commercial product or products that could potentially more than satisfactorily satisfy the US Air Force’s goals?
   2. Any suggestions regarding the US Air Force’s requirements and/or salient characteristics?
   3. Any other comments regarding this potential acquisition?
4. Organization name, and telephone number and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.
5. Commercial pricing list(s) or other pricing information, if applicable and available. 
6. Customary practices, including warranties, discounts, and contract type(s) under which commercial sales of the products or services are made, if applicable and available.

Note: Written confirmation of registration in SAM (www.sam.gov).  Offerors are required to be registered to be considered as a source.

Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of the US Air Force's review of the information received.  Additionally, the US Air Force does not intend to hold discussions concerning this Sources Sought with any interested parties. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement.  However, the US Air Force reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations.

Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses.  However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued.  This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.