THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to support this requirement for Expeditionary Tent Covers in accordance with the following Statement of Need. This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought. RESPONSE INFORMATION: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 11:59 PM CST, on, 07 April 2017. Responses should be emailed to: john.finkenstadt@us.af.mil AND belinda.gallo.2@us.af.mil . It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received by contacting either the Contract Specialist, J. Chris Finkenstadt, at 210-671-0497 or Contracting Officer, Belinda S. Gallo, at 210-671-1762 or via email PRIOR to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted past the deadline. Interested parties should include their company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status and whether or not they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. All interested parties must provide a response containing a written statement, confirming they can comply with the government's needs, as specified in the below specifications. All respondees to this Sources Sought Notice understand, by submitting this written statement, they are certifying they can meet ALL criteria. A solicitation may be issued as Brand Name Only requirement for eight (8) HDT Expeditionary Base-X 305, outer covers if appropriate. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Cover, Outer, Base-X, 305, Tan Mfr. Part no: 60305-2TN
