F110 ENGINE FUEL NOZZLES REMANUFACTURE

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB). The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to determine if there are any businesses capable and interested in performing this effort. This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Air Force is seeking and is open to all types of small business participation. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412 which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. 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. Disclaimer: This SSS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS/RFI. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. Purpose: The information received will be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS/RFI. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked "PROPRIETARY," and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. The information in this notice is based on current information available. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one if issued. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with System For Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the SSS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The proposed acquisition is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirements type contract for a total of five (5) years (Period of Performance 2014 - 2019) using FAR Part 15 contracting procedures. The contractor shall furnish all required labor, facilities, equipment and material to accomplish the remanufacture and/or modification, test, packing, preservation and packaging and return the Fuel Nozzles to the Government in a completely serviceable condition. No technical data is available. The Government does not own data rights or cannot obtain the data. The Government WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MANUALS OR DRAWINGS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. Program Requirements: Noun - Remanufacture F110-100/-129 Fuel Nozzles NSNs - See attached PWS herein Part Numbers - See attached PWS herein Application - F110-100 engine on F16 aircraft NAICS - 336412 Delivery - Contractors are encouraged to state their estimated remanufacture and delivery capabilities for each NSN listed. Required Information: The focus of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to provide remanufacturing services for F110 Fuel Nozzle assets for the United States Air Force. Interested sources must have the ability to perform all remanufacturing processes/services in accordance with the applicable Technical Orders and possess any required FAA repair facility licensing. Interested sources must also be capable of becoming a qualified source in accordance with Government requirements. Responses are requested to be submitted no later than 20 May 2013. Response submittals should be limited to ten pages and provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: a) Name of company/Address b) CAGE Code (if available) c) DUNS Number d) Point of contact e) Phone and Fax number f) Email address g) Web page URL h) Size of Business (i.e. Large/small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Minority-Owned Business), size relative to NAICS code 336412 (Small Business size standard 1000 employees or less) i) U.S. or Foreign-Owned entity Capabilities: a) Current maximum monthly production capacity b) Please indicate whether your interest in this is as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor c) Provide your company's past experience on previous efforts similar in complexity to this requirement. Include Government contract history, including contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). d) Documentation regarding capabilities and qualifications to remanufacture the propulsion engine components listed in the PWS. e) Information regarding production lead time, and the status of the production line f) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate for unit cost and schedule g) Are there specific requirements in the provided documentation that would currently preclude your company from being a viable source for this remanufacture requirement? h) Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise) Commerciality Questions: a) Are there established catalogs or market prices for this service requirement? b) If you offer this service to both U.S. Government and commercial customers, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? c) Are your remanufacture processes/services offered to both U.S. Government and commercial customers under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. d) Provide any recommendations and/or concerns Please note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docs, or other macro-enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients. Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Billie.Kindschuh@tinker.af.mil Primary Point of Contact: Billie Kindschuh Contracting Officer Phone: 405-734-4631 Contracting Office Address: AFSC/PZAAB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US