Tripods and Geared Heads - Heavy Duty

Heavy Duty Tripods and Geared Heads This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is a request for information only. There is no solicitation available at this time and requests for solicitation will receive no response. This notice is posted for market research only and is conducted for market research to identify potential sources capable of providing items meeting the description below. The 846 Test Squadron (846 TS), Holloman AFB, NM, is looking for potential sources for heavy duty camera tripods and geared heads compatible with Vision Research cameras including Phantom models. The 846 TS is seeking information on non-developmental or commercial items only. The current tripods in use are manufactured by MOOG QuickSet, Hercules Models. Due to the harsh environment and unique photo requirements at the Holloman High Speed Test Track, specialized tripods must be capable of withstanding the potential weather (sand, wind, rain) and shock wave effects over multiple uses. Salient characteristics are as follows: Tripods: 1) Elevator column 2) Load capacity 150 pounds 3) Maximum height 70 inches 4) Minimum height 33.5 inches 5) Maximum weight of 35 pounds for portability 6) Collapsible for storage Geared Head #1 1) Load capacity of 50 pounds 2) Pan of 360 degrees 3) Tile of 45 degrees x axis/45 degrees y axis Geared Head #2 1) Load capacity of 30 pounds 2) Pan of 360 degrees 3) Tile of 45 degrees x axis/90 degrees y axis The Air Force has not yet determined the acquisition strategy for this requirement, including set-aside for small business. The North Atlantic Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 333316, Tripods, camera and projector manufacturing, size standard 1,000 employees. Firms responding to this notice shall indicate their size status (large, small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, etc.) All interested vendors shall submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages. A cover page shall include company name; address; Point of Contact including phone and e-mail address; and business size status. The statement shall include RLG and/or FOG information in a datasheet format clearly identifying the salient characteristics listed above. Any relevant performance information shall also be included. The Government will neither award a contract solely based on this notice nor will it reimburse vendors for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this posting. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or part any industry input as a result of this announcement. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. If the Government decides to award a contract for this or a related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on the FedBizOpps website. Please submit your capability statement no later than 1:00 pm, 3 September 2013, to the following address: AFTC/PZZC-Holloman (96TG/PK) ATTN: Jonathan Heitkam 872 DeZonia Road Holloman AFB, NM 88330 Or by e-mail to jonathan.heitkam@holloman.af.mil Questions or comments may be sent to the following POCs: Jonathan Heitkam, jonathan.heitkam@holloman.af.mil Ryan Adams, ryan.adams@holloman.af.mil Desiree Craig, disiree.craig@holloman.af.mil