Provide Aircraft Services at Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Sources Sought Notice 5 Jun 2009 This is NOT a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a Market Survey to identify sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary to meet the Air Force's requirements to provide maintenance and repair of the A-10, F-15, F-16, UH1N, C-130, CV-22 aircraft, F-35 crash recovery, modifications to engines, aircraft, and non-aircraft equipment, in support of the 46th Test Wing and Air Armament Center. The service provider is responsible for off-equipment maintenance for all assigned aircraft and equipment. The service provider shall also perform maintenance functions consisting of nondestructive inspection, oil analysis program, avionics, structural maintenance, survival equipment, metals technology, fabrication, fuel systems, pneudraulics, egress/life support, propulsion/test cell and support section, electro/environmental, aero repair, wheel and tire, armament systems, aircraft corrosion control, aircraft wash, aircraft phase inspection (Phase and HPO Inspections), database analysis, plans and scheduling, engine management, maintenance operations center (MOC) and HAZMAT issue point. Additionally, the service provider shall provide crash/damaged aircraft recovery services for Eglin AFB to include Northwest Florida Regional Airport and Duke Field. The tentative North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 488190. For contractual information contact Lillie Alford-Loggins, Contract Administrator; 96 CONS/PK, 850-882-0343; Gregory Parry, Contracting Officer 850-882-0192; for technical information please contact Patrick Lowery, 850-882-9375. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements may be advantageous. Responses to this survey are due prior to close of business Friday, 06 July 2009. An Ombudsman will be appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 1 December 2009, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 26 January 2010. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number, and inviting Offerors to register electronically in order to submit an official proposal is anticipated to be available on or about 20 October 2009. Offerors response to this Sources Sought shall be limited to 1 page and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and any pertinent company information. All interested parties must be registered in CCR to be eligible for an award of Government contracts. Mail, fax or email your responses to Lillie Alford Loggins 308 West D Avenue, Suite 130 Eglin AFB,