B-2 Tailpipes

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITAION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of the B-2 platform tailpipe overhaul, conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. The 424 SCMS/GUME located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the repair/overhaul/re-manufacture of the NSN(s) listed below. The Government will use this information to determine the best future acquisition strategy for this procurement, inclusive of the need to do an Industry Day and/or Presolicitation Conference. The government does not have the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. No qualification requirements or Technical Orders exist. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. 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 This Sources Sought is to notify companies that the U. S. Air Force is seeking sources for the repair and or overhaul of the multiple items to support the B-2 weapons system. The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish repair/overhaul/re-manufacture, test, preservation and packaging, and return to the government a completely serviceable unit. Contractor will be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice in writing including details of your ability to either provide a copy of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM's) CAGE: 0JRC1, Northrop Grumman repair manual (including disassembly, repair, test and an illustrated parts breakdown including part numbers) or an OEM licensee agreement certifying your business is approved by the OEM to repair this equipment. The contractor may be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source. Contractor may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. The specific requirement for this effort is found the table below. Part Number 1450M63G06 Year 1 -3 6 units NSN 1660-01-373-5094 FW Year 4 2 units Noun DUCT ASSEMBLY Year 5 2 units Part Number 9537M1G03 Year 1 -3 6 units NSN 1560-01-373-5098 FW Year 4 2 units Noun EXHAUST PIPE Year 5 2 units Part Number 1450M19G15 Year 1 -3 6 units NSN 1660-01-373-6464 FW Year 4 2 units Noun DUCT ASSEMBLY Year 5 2 units Part Number 1450M63G43 Year 1 -3 7units NSN 1660-01-373-9915 FW Year 4 2 units Noun DUCT ASSEMBLY Year 5 2 units Part Number 9535M60G16 Year 1 -3 6 units NSN 1560-01-441-8522 FW Year 4 2 units Noun EXHAUST PIPE Year 5 2 units Part Number 9537M95P04 Year 1 -3 6 units NSN 1560-01-373-5097 FW Year 4 2 units Noun EXHAUST PIPE Year 5 2 units Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address: 424.SCMS.AFMC.RFI.Responses@tinker.af.mil. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Submit the following information also: - Company Name and Address - Cage Code - DUNs Number - Company business size by NAIC code - Small Business Type (s), if applicable - Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification - Telephone Number, fax number, and email address - Web Page URL - Teaming Partners (if applicable) - OEM License/Agreement/Manual Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through FBO. Respond (along with the requested information) directly to: Sherry.Jackson.3@us.af.mil Sherry L. Jackson, Capt, USAF Contracting Officer AFMC/PZABC COMM: 405-739-5502 DSN: 739-5502