Automated Multiuser Toolbox

This Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes to locate capable businesses. The Air Force is conducting market research and desires input from the industry to assist in requirements planning. The information requested by this synopsis will be used within the Air Force to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. Please note: This is not a commercial solicitation and the Air Force will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC) is interested in the identification of capable sources to provide Automated Multiuser Toolboxes (AMTB). The AMTB allows for the issuance of tools to authorized users who have can access through a Common Access Card (CAC). These AMTBs will reduce manpower, shorten maintenance technician wait time when checking in/out tools, and increase tool accountability/control. 1. Description: Three types of AMTBs will need to meet, at a minimum the criteria stated in the three Essential Characteristics Documents (Attachments 1-3). 2. Information requested: a. Company Information. Name, Address, telephone number, FAX number, point of contact(s) name(s), phone number, e-mail address. b. Capability Information should include a brief description of experience in providing the requirements similar to the requirement described above. Please include contract references relating to AMTBs to include: i. Contract number and Contract Type ii. Agency/Company supported iii. Period of performance iv. Original contract value v. Point of Contact (POC) with current phone/fax number vi. Brief description of the effort. The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request. Capability packages should be limited to no more than 10 pages. c. Identification of business size and whether currently designated a small business as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 and also currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at www.sba.gov/size/sizetable2002.html. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332439. Small Business size is 500 employees. d. Identify any additional technical information needed to submit a proposal that is not currently in the Essential Characteristics document. e. Identify Major Risks: Provide general information to identify any major risks anticipated. f. Any special contract terms and conditions that would need to be included in a subsequent solicitation. g. Insight as to the commerciality of this item, i.e. do you currently provide this item to any customer other than the Federal Government? h. Complete the checklist in each of the attached Essential Characteristics documents and return with the capability package(s). Place an "X" in the appropriate boxes whether your products can meet the requirement or not. If your product cannot meet the requirement please indicate the reason in the comments section. These documents are in addition to the capability package and are not included in the 10-page limitation. i. Identify the information necessary for your organization to provide a proposed price (e.g. number/type of tools to be stored in the boxes, maintenance requirements, etc.) j. Identify the number of days needed to manufacture and deliver the products after an order is placed. k. Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force. 3. Submission Information: Response by e-mail is required and should be forwarded to John Baggett, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at John.Baggett@scott.af.mil. Response must be received by this office at or before 4:00 pm CDT on 21 January 2011. POINT OF CONTACT: HQ AMC/A7KQC, John Baggett, Contract Specialist, (618) 256-9972, FAX (618) 256-3091. 3 Attachments: 1. Essential Characteristics (All Tool Detection) 2. Essential Characteristics (Specific Tool Detection) 3. Essential Characteristics (Lost Tool Locator)