Sources Sought Notice/CUSTOM FIT MILITARY SHELTER SYSTEM REPLEACEMENT PANELS

This is a Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) for the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Solicitation No.W56YHX-18-1-CFDxx.conducted by the U.S. ACC-APG, Natick Contracting Division (NCD) on behalf of The US Army Natick Research Engineering and Development Center (NSRDEC) in Natick, Massachusetts. INTRODUCTION The US Army Natick Research Engineering and Development Center (NSRDEC) in Natick, Massachusetts is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources that have the ability to provide custom fit replacement panels for an existing CAMSS36EX36 military shelter. The main (metal roll-up/double-panel door) opening is to be centered and personnel door opening is located on the right side (located in the standard positions). The personnel door opening on the rear panel is to be centered. Fabric will be 19 oz. [-1oz. /+2oz.] coated with 44103D specs and welds will be RF. The parts numbers for representing the specific replacement panels required are listed in the "Required Capabilities" section of this sources sought. The results of this market research will used to determine the method of procurement (if and when a requirement for purchase of CAMSS36EX36 replacement panels arises). Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. 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 OBLIGHATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. BACKGROUND The CAMSS36EX36 military shelter replacement panels specified in the - Required Capabilities' section are nearly 10 years old. Due to extreme weather conditions, the main cover and panels have been stretched and torn in multiple locations. The shelter is extensively utilized for testing, rework and decommissioning of developmental systems, to include expandable trailer an ISO container-based kitchens, ice makers, and refrigerated containers and other field foodservice systems that are not readily serviceable inside the buildings. Ongoing development in support of multiple projects managed by the Combat Feeding Directorate and PM Force Sustainment Systems equipment teams requires continued use of this shelter, which is located behind Building 16, US Army NSRDEC. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The government requires replacement main cover and end panels for a CAMSS36EX36 military shelter located at the NSRDEC. The intent of this Sources Sought is to assess the capability of interested businesses to provide replacement main panel and end covers. Multiple awards may be made for the items listed below. In your submitted capabilities statement, please specify which items your company can provide delivery to the US Army Natick Soldier Center, Warehouse 20, Natick, MA 01760. 1) CAMSS36EX36 Main Cover (Tan), Part Number: HIT-3636EX-PCT 2) CAMSS36EX36 End Panel (Tan) with Hard Personnel Door Opening, P/N: HIT-3636EX-PETDC 3) CAMSS36EX36 End Panel (Tan) with 32 inch x 80 inch Hard Personnel Door Opening and 12 foot x 14 foot Vehicle Door Opening, P/N: HIT-3636EX-PETFD 4) Delivery to US Army Natick Soldier Center, Warehouse 20, Natick, MA 01760 ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 624221 [Temporary Shelters]. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5410 [Prefabricated & Portable Buildings]. SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the services listed in the Required Capabilities section. Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to Sarah Cheney, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email sarah.l.cheney.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00 p.m (EST) on 30 MAR 2018 and reference this synopsis number in the subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. If your organization has the potential to provide the required services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, Address, Primary Points of Contact (POCs) email, FAX#, Website Address, Telephone Number, and Type of Ownership for the Organization. 2) Tailored Capability Statements Addressing the Requirements of the notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capabilities, provide an estimate of anticipated subcontractor efforts. 3) Name of company and point of contact, telephone number, address and email of POC, business size (i.e. large business, small business, SBA certified HUBZone Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, Woman-Owned Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) and proposed NAICS code if different than 624221. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside of the Government.