Custom Fabrication of Test Fixtures

Eglin AFB FL has a requirement to provide machining and coating services in accordance with drawing packages that will be provided by 96 TSS, Eglin AFB FL, for the Custom Fabrication of Test Fixtures. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332999, size standard 750 employees. This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable acquisition and award will be made based upon the Best Value to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.3. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest proposed price. Upon issue of the solicitation, all responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. This will be a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside acquisition. This project includes but is not limited to the following: fabricating fixtures and enclosures from aluminum, steel, and plastic as specified on the design drawings on an as required basis. Performance period is one year for the Basic contract plus four One-Year options. In general, the work includes fabrication and coating of various enclosures based on supplied drawings. Coatings include nickel plating, powder coating, and painting. All work will be performed on an as required delivery order basis. In most cases, the tolerances are such that Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines are required. Drawings shall be provided to the contractor at the time of order and are provided in Solid Works Format. All drawings are considered Scientific and Technical Information (STINFO) Distribution D and the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, USC, Sec 2751, et seq) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended. Thus the requirements can only be released to United States Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors. In order to be considered a DoD contractor or subcontractor, the contactor or subcontractor must currently be the holder of an active DoD contract. The above general description of work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work in accordance with drawings. The work is located at Eglin AFB FL. This is a paperless acquisition. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued. The Government anticipates release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on the Federal Government Electronic Posting System (www.fedbizopps.gov) no later than the end of August 2013. The ESTIMATED PROPOSAL DUE DATE will be no later than 30 days after issue of the solicitation. Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in their System for Award Management (SAM). No response to this notice is necessary and no Source List will be maintained. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. All interested contractors are encouraged to register on the Interested Vendors List on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Point of Contacts, Michael T. Hoover, Contract Specialist, Email michael.hoover@eglin.af.mil - Karen D. Wagner, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)-882-0190, Email karen.wagner@eglin.af.mil.