F-16-Defastener Services

F-16 DE-FASTENER SERVICES Sources Sought Synopsis This is a sources sought synopsis requesting information only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP). It should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract in connection with this announcement. The Ogden Air Logistics Complex Contracting Directorate is conducting market research to determine both the best acquisition strategy for this procurement and the existence of responsible business sources to perform testing and evaluation, volumetric adjustments, maintenance, engineering services, and training on the PAR AR-125 DE-FASTENER De-fastener in support of the 309th at Hill AFB, UT 84056. The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on the Federal Business opportunities homepage at www.fbo.gov. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and no information will be returned. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. All information obtained will be considered market research and may be used as a general concept; however, any specific information will be treated as proprietary information and safeguarded, if marked appropriately. The government is considering a multi-year contract with a basic year and up to two (2) option years. PAR System Engineering Inc. is the OEM of the PAR AR-125 DE-FASTENER De-fastener equipment and is believed to have proprietary rights. The successful contractor shall provide testing/evaluation, volumetric adjustments, maintenance, engineering services and training for the PAR AR-125 DE-FASTENER . The contractor shall perform routine maintenance including unscheduled maintenance and repairs to ensure quality and to maintain any active parts or equipment. Service shall also include modifying existing programs and expanding the current software to be able to add new workloads and modify existing workload. The Contractor shall develop new operating programming for government identified assemblies, evaluate, and develop modifications or new designs for tools and fixtures. Technical support includes technical assistance by telephone and email. The contractor shall provide technical and operational training to government operators, programmers and maintenance personnel. Training will also include operator training independent of maintenance or repair functions as well as On-the-Job-Training (OJT). The contractor shall be required to travel as directed by Government to this requirement. Please review attached DRAFT performance work statement for full requirement details. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541330, size standard $35.5M. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE Service testing and evaluation, volumetric adjustments, maintenance, engineering services and training for the PAR AR-125 De-Fastener. Part I. Business Information 1. Company/Institute Name: 2. CAGE Code: 3. Company Point of Contact a. Name b. Telephone # c. Email address 4. Physical Address: 5. Web Page URL: 6. Provide you company's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: a. If your company is a small business, it is a woman owned business; small disadvantaged business, 8(a) business, HUBZone business, Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Business, etc. Part II. Capability Survey Questions 1. Provide your suggested NAICS code for this requirement. 2. Do you believe this requirement is commercial/non-commercial requirement? 3. Are you anticipating your company to be a prime contractor or a subcontractor? 4. Are you anticipating a teaming arrangement? a. Any responses on teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. 5. What is your experience with the PAR AR-125 De-fastener in: a. Testing and evaluating b. Volumetric adjustments c. Maintenance d. Engineering e. Modifications f. New tool and fixture designs g. Programming 6. What suggestions, if any, do you have for the requirement for the testing and evaluation, volumetric adjustments, maintenance, engineering services and training for the PAR AR-125 De-fastener (including technical evaluation criteria, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure, contract structure, or other topics)? 7. Do you have, or can you acquire the skills necessary within 30 days of contract award, to begin performing all services identified in the DRAFT PWS? 8. List of your most recent (within 3 years) and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed five). a. Include brief description that demonstrates competence in performing maintenance and repair tasks listed for this requirement b. Point of Contact (POC) Name, Telephone #, and email address c. Contract Value d. Type of contract e. Period of Performance 10. Please submit a current capabilities statement and explain why you believe you can perform this service. Interested Offerors should send a response to the sources sought inquiry and the questions listed above to the Contracting Officer. Responses should be submitted by 11:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 22 January 2013. Email responses in PDF or Microsoft Word format to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist (information is listed below): Contracting Officer Cindy A. Chartier 6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 Phone: (801) 586-6638 Email: Cindy.Chartier@hill.af.mil Contracting Specialist Brooke K. Manning 6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 Phone: (801) 777-2785 Email: Brooke.Manning@hill.af.mil Your response is highly appreciated.