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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-traceable radioactive reference standards

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FA702223Q0002Federal

Submission Closed05/12/2023, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka

NAICS

325180 - Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Patrick AFB, FL, 32925, USA

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NONE

Documents

USAF CIL NIST-Traceable Radioactive Standards SOO/TRP

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 5

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Notice updatedMay 5

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Response DeadlineMay 12

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05/12/2023, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATRICK SFB, FL, 32925, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka

Office AddressPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925, USA

Contacts

Daniel Perry

Neil Belden

Full Description

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Notice to determine any potential sources for information and planning purposes only. AMIC DET-2 OL/PKA and AFTAC are seeking information from potential sources to purchase certified National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-traceable radioactive reference standards for calibration of radiation measurement instrumentation. Technical Requirements See Statement of Objectives (Attachment 1) 2. INFORMATION REQUESTED 2.1 Company Information: Company name, mailing address, telephone number(s), point of contact name(s), e-mail address, CAGE code, DUNS Number, and Business size. For small businesses include socioeconomic status (e.g. 8(a), Hubzone, etc.). 2.2 Contract Type: Identify any contract vehicle that would be available to the Government for the procurement of these products and services, to include General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. 2.3 NAICS: Identify any alternative NAICS code recommendations. 2.4 Business Size: If a small business under the identified NAICS code, indicate the approximate percentage of the requirement your firm is able to perform. If a large business, identify an appropriate percentage for small business subcontracting opportunities. 3. Submission Information: Interested sources submission be submitted via e-mail by 11 am (EST), on 12 May 2023. All submissions must be sent to daniel.perry.23@us.af.mil and neil.belden.1@us.af.mil. Questions regarding this Sources Sought Synopsis may be submitted in writing by email to daniel.perry.23@us.af.mil and neil.belden.1@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 12 May 2023 will be answered. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2019) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC /KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665, telephone (757) 764-5372 (DSN 574-5372) email: acc.a7k1@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer. (End of clause)