Sources Sought Synopsis F-16 Fuel Cell

Update: November 18, 2024 - This posting was updated to reflect the correct NSN and Part Number. 

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (SSS)
Fuel Cell – C Model – NSN: 1560013229987WF
TYPE: Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

1.NOTICE: This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources. This request is for information and planning purposes only.

The purpose of this Sources Sought request 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 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), which has a corresponding Size standard of 1,250. 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) Small Business Development Programs, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, Historically Under-utilized Business Zone(s) (HUBZone), and Women-Owned small business concerns.

The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your small business status relative to the identified NAICS code above. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services 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. DESCRIPTION: The Government anticipates utilizing a single award procurement for D Model, F-16 Fuel Cells (NSN: 1560013229987WF). The D Model, F-16 Fuel Cells needs to meet Specific Control Drawing 16VB004002. The Fuel Cell is a soft-sided bladder used in the F-16 as its main onboard fuel tank.

Due to Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Part(s) (MICAPS), the US Air Force is looking for vendors and/or distributors that currently have NSN: 1560013229987WF on hand, or are able to provide them within the delivery schedule specified below.

F-16 D Model Fuel Cell

NSN: 1560013229987WF

P/N: 320-4-45550-105

Qty: 2 each
Delivery Time: 7 days after receipt of order

3. REQUESTED REPONSE:
a. Business Information:
i. Provide the following business information for your company:
1. Company Name:
2. Address:
3. Point of Contact:
4. CAGE Code:
5. Phone Number:
6. E-mail Address:
7. Web Page Address:
8. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes/No)
9. Specify whether your company is a U.S. or foreign-owned firm
10. Recommended North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code) if other than 336413. Based on the above NAICS code, state whether your company is a small business and provide additional information regarding the type of small business (women-owned, small- disadvantaged, HUB Zone, etc.).

4. POTENTIAL OFFEROR CAPABILITIES:
a. Are these Fuel Cells available and ready to sell?
b. If these Fuel Cells are currently not available, how soon do you expect more?
c. How soon can these Fuel Cells be shipped?
d. Is there any type of warranty with these Fuel Cells?

5. RESPONSE PROCEDURES: Companies responding to this posting are advised their response does not guarantee awards in future solicitations or contracts. The Government will NOT reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or response to this posting. Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing material not pertaining to the exact information requested will be considered an insufficient response.

Responses are due 29 November 2024.

Please submit responses via email to the POCs listed below.

6. POINTS OF CONTACT

Cydnee Simpson, Contract Specialist
cydnee.simpson@us.af.mil

Jo Blakley, Contracting Officer
jo.blakley@us.af.mil