49 -- Internet-based Contractor Operated Parts Store (ICOPARS)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of a market survey being conducted by the Air Force to determine potential sources technically capable and qualified to furnish non?personal services that include personnel, supervision, management, transportation materials (except where such materials are furnished by the Government) necessary to manage and operate an Internet-based Contractor Operated Parts Store (ICOPARS). The contractor shall be required to furnish automotive and related vehicle parts, automotive chemicals, corrosion control materials, upholstery material and accessories for approximately 3,500 vehicles/equipment located in Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and any other country that is part of the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility. The specific performance requirements are listed in the attached draft statement of work (SOW), which will be finalized after responses to this sources sought synopsis are received from interested parties. The information and capabilities submitted by interested vendors will be used to prepare a prospective offeror's list and design an acquisition strategy to include socioeconomic program support. Include any suggestions on what your firm would consider standard commercial practices that may improve upon the performance requirements listed in the draft SOW. This announcement will help interested offerors make a more informed decision of their probability of success and determine whether or not they should proceed with a full proposal effort. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought Synopsis request. The government requests interested offerors submit a statement of their qualifications with respect to the key features discussed above and in the attached draft SOW. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or part of the items described above, and is providing this information as - general information only. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Once the government determines the type of contractor eligibility that will be solicited for this requirement, a solicitation will be presented to qualified offerors requesting a complete proposal be submitted for evaluation based on the best value process. The subsequent proposal will need to include evidence of the offeror's capability to comply with all areas and requirements included in the attached SOW. The participation of 8(a), Hub Zone, Small Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, and Disadvantaged Small Businesses is highly encouraged if technically capable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 423120 (500 Employees). Any responses to this notice expressing interest in being considered for competition for the proposed service contract, should include the following: Company Name, Point of Contract, Address, Telephone and FAX numbers, E-mail address, Brief Description of Company/Capabilities, Past Performance and Experience in the relevant field, Business Size, DUNS number, Cage Code, and Tax ID Number. Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR). All interested offerors should submit information by mail or fax (+1 (555) 000-0000) to: 20 CONS/LGCAA, Attn: SSgt Stephen Crooks, 305 Blue Jay Street, Shaw AFB SC 29152, within the time indicated in this announcement. The draft Statement of Work will be attached once this Sources Sought Synopsis is posted.