99 -- External Restoration of Fiberglass Curtiss P40E Replica

Sources Sought Synopsis for external restoration of a full scale fiberglass replica of a Curtiss P-40E Warhawk aircraft at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Work to include removal, transportation to an off-site location, restoration of existing exterior paint scheme to original finish, return transportation, reassembly and installation at bldg.10577. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, materials, labels, containers, tools, transportation and supervision necessary for performing all operations and, transportation, from and back to Vandenberg AFB, CA. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website, located at www.FedBizOpps.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any follow-on information. This is a Sources Sought, and feedback from industry is also sought on our requirements as stated in this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than 3 pages in length, and demonstrate their ability to provide the requirements listed above by 7 December 2007. All data received in response to this sources sought notice, marked or designated as corporate or proprietary, will be fully protected from release outside the Government. It is highly encouraged that capability statements be submitted electronically to the Purchasing Agent in Microsoft Word format, or Portable Document Format (PDF), at the following email address: jennifer.johnson@vandenberg.af.mil Alternatively, the capability statement may be sent to the following address: 30 CONS/LGCB, 1515 Iceland Ave., Bldg 8500, Room 150, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437. ATTN: Jennifer Johnson. The information may be faxed to (805) 606-5867, ATTN: Jennifer Johnson. Telephone and other means of oral communication requesting information will not be permitted. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these source sought.