Rags

Open Competition - Sources Sought - FA9300-12-A-0001. Note: This acquisition was previously solicited under the NAICS of 812332 Industrial Launderers. The AFFTC/PKTA, Edwards Air Force Base, CA is hereby issuing a Request for Information (RFI) IAW FAR 52.209(c) from all potential sources to provide information, comments, and questions regarding interest in the following commercial commodity: Line 1: Two (2) bundles of 50 per month Clean Rags Line 2: Two (2) bundles of 50 per month Recycled Rags In addition to providing the rag bundles, we are looking for a company who can recycle the used rags. The anticipated period of performance is 12 months. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. It is also anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued in February 2012. It is requested that all interested Small Business concerns, including but not limited to HUB Zone, 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), respond with a Capability Statement of a maximum of 10 pages to be used to determine the availability of Small Business concerns for this requirement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify their small business socio-economic categories. The Capability Statement shall succinctly address the following two items to demonstrate the contractor's capability to provide the requirements: (1) The contractor's ability to provide the required rag bundles; and (2) The contractor's ability to pick up and recycle the used rags. For the purposes of this Capability Statement, capacity shall refer to matters such as the magnitude of the tasking, the amount of equipment or facilities involved, and the size of the staff needed. Demonstrated ability to manage, technical ability and capacity may include citing and describing the same or similar relevant performance, but does not limit the interested contractor's approach to demonstrate capability. NOTE: Only information provided in the written Capability Statement shall be considered. Any responsible parties capable of providing the requested equipment are encouraged to respond. For additional questions and technical information, please contact Mary Ann Canales (661) 277-9522, MaryAnn.Canales@edwards.af.mil. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. 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. NO FUNDS ARE AVALIABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. The following provisions and clauses apply: Clause 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes