Modification of Structural Steel, Test Stand 2A

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS Modification of Structural Steel, Test Stand 2A FA9300-17-STEEL The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards Air Force Base, AFTC/PZRA, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in providing modification of several structural steel members and gusset plates at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, Test Stand 2A, in accordance with attached Statement of Work (SOW), drawings, and minimization measures. Please review all documentation thoroughly. The modifications are necessary as part of upgrading the steel superstructure for use with a new 20 ton capacity bridge crane. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code tentatively assigned to this procurement is 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. Contract award is estimated to take place before 1 Mar 2017. The Service Contract Act (SCA) will apply to the resultant contract. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This is a request for information/sources sought announcement ONLY. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and to determine whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources-sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals - no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary - the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. If a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued, it will be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that RFP announcement separately from the response to this announcement. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit the following, at a minimum: 1. evidence of past experience and related projects that covers the criteria above 2. size of firm - large or small business 3. whether or not these services were provided commercially to non-Government agencies 4. the capability to support the requirements as identified above which shall be considered Prospective vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov). If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact the Contract Specialist, Charles Dodson, at charles.dodson@us.af.mil (661-277-9601). Responses are due no later than 4:00PM PST on Wednesday, 1 Feb 2017.