Aircraft Sun Shades - Shelters

Solicitation Number: TBD Notice Type: Sources Sought - Request for Information (RFI) Synopsis: The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information from interested parties on aircraft sun shades (here after referred to as "shelters) to protect aircraft for Air Combat Command (ACC) and selected overseas deployed locations. Currently, ACC is investigating various options to standardize shelter procurement and sustainment (maintenance). 16b. PURPOSE The purpose of this RFI is to seek information on current and existing technologies (to include minor modifications to existing technologies) that can be used to answer the questions listed in paragraph 16c. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the USAF to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. At this time, proposals are not requested. Responders are advised the USAF will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responder's expense. The USAF will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. The USAF will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable government regulations. 16c. AIRCRAFT SHELTERS INFORMATION SOUGHT Questions: Q-1. Are shelter configurations capable of meeting OSHA standards for the inclusion of fall protection? Q-2. What is the expected timeframe from contract award to shelter completion (Government acceptance)? Q-3. Are there standard commercial configurations available vs. a custom-built shelter? Q-3. Are there differences in your commercial warranties vs. sustainment packages for your product? Q-4. What is the expected service life of your shelters? Q-5. What conditions would require the shelter to be completely replaced? Q-6. What state and federal regulations govern the design and installation of the aircraft shelters that you provide? Are they equivalent to the DoD Military Standard (Mil-Std), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)? 16d. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: ALL RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL Responses to this RFI should be submitted using MS Word (min 12 point font) or MS PowerPoint no later than November 29, 2011 to the following e-mail address: jill.cameron1@langley.af.mil. Please limit responses to 20 MS Word pages written and/or 20 MS PowerPoint slides and include known or anticipated Organizational Conflicts of Interest issues. Responses to all or part of the above RFI will be accepted. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked and include disposition instructions. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers. You may also submit supplemental hardcopy materials such as brochures, etc. (NTE 3 copies each) to Ms. Jill Cameron, at 11817 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606. Classified responses, if required, must be coordinated before delivery with Ms. Jill Cameron at the e-mail address above. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. We may contact RFI respondents to get clarification on the information submitted. This RFI is published for market research purposes only, and in no way obligates the Government to issue a solicitation or otherwise make a contract award. 16f. POINTS OF CONTACT Primary: Ms. Jill Cameron, Contracting Officer, Phone 757.506.4131, E-mail Jill.Cameron1@langley.af.mil. Secondary: SMSgt Vincent McClure, Program Manager, Phone 757.225.7550, E-mail Vincent.McClure@langely.af.mil