PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating, F100-PW-100(3), -100, -220, & -220E This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources and if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. The Contractor would be required to apply proprietary PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating (Hardface) on Mid-span of the F100-PW-100-200/220/220E 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Stage Compressor In-Let Fan Rotor Blades to support mission requirements of the F100-PW-100(3), -100, -220, & -220E - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Stage Compressor In-let Fan Rotor Blades. See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for clarification of requirement description. The contractor will be responsible for the quality control and processing of components requiring PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating for the following: Typical Part Numbers (PN): F100-PW-220/220E 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Stage Compressor In-Let Fan Rotor Blades: 1st Stage PN 4081931 / two each make PN 4081941 NSN 2840-01-503-0962NZ (Set) 2nd Stage PN 4081972 / two each make PN 4081982 NSN 2840-01-503-0963NZ (Set) 3rd Stage PN 4084013 / two each make PN 4084093 NSN 2840-01-434-6916NZ (Set) The Engineering Support Activity has established Qualification Requirements (QRs). This means a company must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR). The QR is RQR-PSD2. Questions concerning the qualification process may be addressed to the Source Development Specialist at 405-739-7243 or email: afsc.sb.workflow@tinker.af.mil and reference "PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating Sources Sought Synopsis." The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412 which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1000 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The anticipated award date is October 2013. The point of contact for all other questions is Jon Wright via e-mail: jon.wright@ tinker.af.mil and reference "PWA 46 Tungsten Carbide Coating Sources Sought Synopsis." This is not a request for proposal (RFP). This sources sought notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. No solicitation document exists at this time. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Any updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Contractors not responding to this Sources Sought will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation, if issued. Disclaimer: This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future release.