MicroGrip Testers

AFICA 772 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE MicroGrip Tester 1. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal or complete package outlining the technical competencies/qualifications of the prospective contractor, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is a Sources Sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. 2. The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement in support of Directorate of Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Center (HQ AFCEC) for the purchase of MicroGrip Testers in accordance with the following salient characteristics: The device shall be capable of measuring the coefficient of friction continuously over a 300ft section of pavement at walking speeds. It shall include self-watering system that provides water to the test tire for the entire duration of the test run. The device shall meet the following specifications; -The configuration between the test and drive tires shall be such that a 13%-15% slip ratio is achieved. -Device shall use a smooth rubber test tire that conforms to ASTM E1844 standards. Tire shall meet master calibration specs. -Test tire shall be mounted onto an axle which contains strain gauges that measure forces in two-dimensions,(horizontal, and vertical), enabling the calculation of the coefficient of friction. -The device shall be capable of testing at walking speeds between 2-5 mph. -The control module shall allow the recording of events via an intergraded GPS system -Control module shall have a LCD screen that displays testing parameters and results real-time. -Control module shall have USB port to allow the transfer of data files to an external memory device. -Device shall include an optional water storage tank that connects to the existing water delivery system to enable the testing of longer pavement sections. -Must be less than 50lbs to allow single person operations -Battery operated- shall last a minimum 4-6 hours between charges -Device shall include manufacturer's certificate of calibration for the device. -Device shall be covered by manufacturer's standard warranty 3. The Government is performing market research primarily in order to determine if there are firms that possess the capability to execute the requirements of this anticipated sources sought. Therefore, we further invite all business concerns to provide a capability statement in response to this requirement. Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of any Federal Government contract. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This announcement does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any preparation costs. 4. If your firm would be interested in such work, you are strongly encouraged to submit a capability statement that addresses as a minimum, the questions presented within this announcement. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition. The small business size standard for this NAICS is 1,250 employees. The Nonmanufacturer Rule is applicable to this requirement. It is anticipated the date of delivery will be 60 days after award. 5. Contractors who can provide these services should submit in writing an affirmative response which includes as a minimum the following information: a. What is the name of your business? b. What is your business address? c. Provide a point of contact to include telephone number and email address. d. Based on your professional experience in the private sector, would you consider this requirement to coincide with work typically provided in the commercial market? e. Provide an additional NAICS code with justification that you would recommend as being more applicable. f. Specify your business type (large business, small business , small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon NAICS 333120. Specify all that apply. g. Would your firm propose on this project as a prime contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor(s), prime contractor with team member subcontractor(s), or a joint venture? If you have proposed a joint venture, identify to the extent possible, your team members. Identify the business size of your team members or joint venture firms. If a teaming arrangement is planned, give details to the extent practicable on how the team likely will be composed. See FAR subpart 9.6 for Government policy on teaming arrangements and 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513 h. Identify any projects completed in the past three (3) years for the same or similar items to help determine your firm's capability in meeting the requirement for the items listed in the attached spreadsheet. Include any government contracts (Federal, State, or local) that you have been awarded for this type of requirement. Also, include the contract number and a government point of contact. i. Is this service available on a GSA Schedule? If so, please provide the GSA Schedule number and special item number. If GSA is in the process of awarding a schedule for this service please provide the GSA point of contact name and phone number. j. Specify if you can perform some or all of the locations listed. Specify if you can perform CONUS and/or OCONUS locations. 6. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement response to this announcement. All such responses will be considered by the agency. Responses can be submitted electronically using the following address: michaela.holston@us.af.mil and jared.dwyer.1@us.af.mil 7. All responses shall be received by Tuesday, 4 May 2016 at 1:00 PM central time. Responses shall be no more than 20 pages (single spaced, front and back, no smaller than Times New Roman, font size 12 or equivalent). If submissions exceed the page count noted, the Government will only review the first 20 pages and disregard the remainder of the submission. Extraneous materials (brochures, manuals, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning this announcement shall be submitting in writing via email to both Contract Specialist, SSgt Micha'la Holston (michaela.holston@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer, Jared Dwyer (jared.dwyer.1@us.af.mil). The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to firms as it relates to the Government's review of the data submitted in response to this announcement.