FA9301-12-D-0015

Sources Sought Synopsis The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) is seeking potential sources capable of providing Di-Electrical Testing/Inspection of Bucket and Line Trucks for Edwards AFB, CA. Perform Visual Inspection of accessible areas including: 1. Outriggers; Pads, structure, welds, bolts, hoses, cylinders, valves, pins and retainers. 2. Chassis; Truck frame, aerial sub-frame, suspension, PTO, pintle hook, and components of the brake, steering, electrical, air, hydraulic, exhaust, and cooling systems. 3. Pedestal; Mounting bolts and welds, pedestal structure, diagonal brace, attachment welds or pins, hydraulic swivel joint, hydraulic components, swing drive gearbox mounting bolts, backlash between swing pinion or bullgear, electric collector ring and brushes and lower control operation. 4. Rotation Bearing; Upper and lower bearing attachment weld and bolts, vertical movement of bearing, and proper torque on accessible bearing bolts. 5. Turntable; Turntable structure, bucket leveling cables, leveling cylinders, compensating chains or sprockets, and hydraulic system components. 6. Lower Boom; Boom structure, welds, lift cylinders and attachment, hydraulic system, leveling cables or rods, upper or extend cylinder and attachment, pushlinks, boom rest supports, tie-down straps, lower insulator and mounting, extension roller assembly and wear pads. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this effort is 541380 -, with a size standard of $14M. It is anticipated that this FFP/IDIQ contract will be awarded with a performance period of 5 years. Contract award is estimated to take place September 2012. This synopsis constitutes one form of early industry involvement and the Government requests industry recommendations, opinions, and feedback. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals. All interested parties who believe that they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing the complete information describing their capability and qualifications to provide the aforementioned support services. Please include your company name, point of contact, address, telephone number, Duns & Bradstreet Unique Numbering System (DUNS) number, Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and your firms' small business status and category (i.e. SB, SBD, WO, etc.).. Potential offerors must be registered in CCR to be eligible for contract award or payment from any Department of Defense activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained at www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) found at https://orca.bpn.gov/. All respondents that can provide any of the requested information should reply in writing (electronic responses) no later than fifteen (15) days of this publication to the Contract Specialist, Matt Chartier. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Contracting Office Address: AFFTC/PKOB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185 Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA 93524 Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact Matt Chartier Justin Van Orsdol Contract Specialist Contract Officer Email: matt.chartier@edwards.af.mil Email: justin.vanorsdol@edwards.af.mil