THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The 104th Fighter Wing (FW) at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts is conducting market research to identify, as potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to support the procurement of "Optimizing the Human Weapon System" in support of the 104th Fighter Wing's mission. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Potential vendors are requested to submit price lists or any background information necessary to determine market capability and potential costs. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it may be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government Wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The 104th FW is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including both Large Businesses and Small Businesses in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns). Results of this Sources Sought Notice will be used to determine potential levels of competition available in the industry, and establish an acquisition strategy, whether full and open, small business set-aside or sole source. Additionally, while the Government desires to minimize the number of awards resulting from a potential RFP, if one is issued, results of this sources sought will be used to determine whether a single company can provide all requested items; if not, a multiple award strategy may be considered. If a solicitation is issued as a small business set-aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will apply. Note that, if there is sufficient demonstrated interested and capability among small business contractors, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a Small Business Set-Aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Companies may be contacted directly if we need further information to fully understand the marketplace. The 104th FW anticipates this could be a multi-year requirement. The intent is for all items to be available as Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) items. "Optimizing the Human Weapon System" - The program is designed to meet the unique physical needs of the rated fighter aircrew. Conditioning is focused on neck and back, through a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary "pre-habilitative" physical training program with focused strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, and physical therapy. The plan is to have Optimizing Human Weapon System program specialists on base to reduce frequency and severity of injuries and time lost from service, improve long-term quality of life, optimize human performance/readiness, avoid injury prior to occurrence, increase aircrew production, and support fighter aircrew retention. It is proposed that the contractor conduct an initial assessment of each person as well as a 6 month reassessment. The Contractor shall develop and provide a strength and conditioning program for neck and back as well as an overall fitness program (NBFP). The NBFP will enhance human performance and resistance to injury through a tailored program of strength and conditioning and overall fitness designed for the members being served with the goal of preventing neck and back pain. It is proposed to have the contractor provide strength-training instruction, on Barnes ANG Base, for a minimum of two hours per workday, and an additional two hours per day during the weekend of drill, one weekend per month. The proposed mixture of qualification include a licensed Athletic Trainer, licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with experience in spine focused clinical work. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, and a statement regarding small business status (if applicable) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if you can provide all the services or if you can only provide a portion of the services, include any pricing information, delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the 104th FW can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition and/ or improve responsiveness from industry participants. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach and/or specifications for acquiring the identified items.- Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. - Recommendations to improve the approach and/or specifications for acquiring the identified items. - Recommendations on best qualified personnel and certifications to provide the best options in preventing spinal - back and neck injuries in fighter pilots - Any other information you deem will be appropriate to the review and determination 8. Please send the inforamtion request sheet and any additional information in response to this sources sought directly to the following email addresses and include the subject line as Optimize Human Weapon System -- Sources Sought Company Name": usaf.ma.104-fw.list.fal-msc-contracting@mail.mil
