KC-10A Extender Demilitarization (DEMIL)

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis/ Request for Information for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Participation is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Legacy Tanker Division seeks information on potential sources for a contemplated procurement of a KC-10A Extender at no cost in exchange of performing the DEMIL of the aircraft in accordance with DoD standards. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is to conduct a market investigation to collect supporting data and documentation on which to base an appropriate disposal strategy. Interested and capable sources are encouraged to respond to this synopsis with a Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to DEMIL a KC-10A Extender. This effort will include the disposal of all items listed for DEMIL in accordance with DoD standards. Furthermore, the Statement of Capabilities should, at a minimum, provide evidence that the contractor: (a) has engaged in or has the ability to engage in this type of DEMIL; (b) possesses or has access to the necessary equipment, data, personnel, manufacturing facilities and financial resources to fulfill the requirement of efforts of this type; and (c) describes the intent for utilization of the KC-10A Extender after DEMIL is completed (scrap, parts, or make flight worthy). The Statement of Capabilities can also include evidence that the vendor has successfully managed and maintained a DEMIL program for customers for at least 2 years (submit names, addresses, and phone numbers of references and a point of contact for each). In addition to the Statement of Capabilities, firms responding to this announcement should include company name, CAGE code, point of contact, address, and indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. Please limit your Statement of Capabilities to no more than 10 single spaced, 10-point font typed pages. Small businesses are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their ability to DEMIL a portion of the requirement, even if they do not possess the capabilities to DEMIL the entire requirement. Email your Statement of Capability in either a PDF or MS Word format. Responses should be submitted to Dustin Lashley, Legacy Tankers Contracting Chief, by e-mail no later than 4 PM Central Time on February 10, 2023 at dustin.lashley@us.af.mil.