Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) surface swipe and air sample analysis

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The Department of the Air Force, 767th Enterprise Souring Flight (ESF), is seeking sources for contemplated Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) surface swipe and air sample analysis in support of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and IS NOT a request for quotation. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this service in support of AFGSC. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Contact with other than 767 ESF Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541380, Testing Laboratories, with the corresponding size standard of $19M. VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: It is requested that vendors respond to this sources sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement. The Government is contemplating a FAR part 13 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as the appropriate contract type applicable to the requirement. See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The Government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFQ, once posted, and not posted draft documents. SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT: 1. Your general company information to include: company names, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Unique Entity ID, Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small), and NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under. 2. Capabilities statement providing sufficient information describing the ability to accommodate the requirements. 3. Feedback on the Draft PWS (if applicable) 4. As the result of the requirement will be a BPA, the Government is also seeking information on items that would need to be included on an ordering list. As this is not a solicitation, do not include pricing information, only items that would be required to meet the objectives of the PWS. Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. The website is https://www.sam.gov. Registration requires applicants to have a Unique Entity ID. Registration may take up to three weeks to process. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME ON THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2024. PACKAGES CAN BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO jessica.cleaver.1@us.af.mil. Oral and mailed communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.