SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Research and Development Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker OC-ALC - (Central Contracting), 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- NONE_AVAILABLE
- Archive Date
- 9/7/2012
- Point of Contact
- Dennis J Daniel, Phone: 405-622-7272
- E-Mail Address
-
dennis.daniel@tinker.af.mil
(dennis.daniel@tinker.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Research and Development Sources Sought This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis is in support of market research being conducted by the Air Force to identify capable potential sources. The United States Air Force, through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, is conducting market research to identify potential business sources interested in providing Research and Development in support of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the B-52H MIL-STD 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade (IWBU) to include prototype/test, kit-proof/test, and initial production assets (option). Contractors interested in responding may submit a capability statement to include the following information and/or documentation that demonstrate technical capability in the 3 areas listed below. These areas are considered critical for achieving successful technical performance: 1. Qualified contractors are required to have proprietary information agreements with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing for technical data interchange. 2. Qualified contractors are required to have in-depth knowledge of B-52H loading spectrum, aerodynamics, and modification procedures. 3. Qualified contractors are required to be Capabilities Maturity Modeling and Integration (CMMI) qualified for software development. Qualified contractors must demonstrate their ability to access all required data, facilities, tools, equipment, and personnel required to successfully complete the EMD phase of the B-52H MIL-STD1760 IWBU. Contractors responding to this Sources Sought Synopsis shall submit the following information electronically no later than 6 Sep 2012 4:30 PM EST to dennis.daniel@tinker.af.mil. Responses must include the following: 1) Name and address of firm 2) Capabilities related to the task areas above 3) Size of business 4) Average annual revenues for past three years 5) Number of employees 6) Type of business (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.) 7) Number of years in business 8) Affiliate information (parent company, joint venture partners, etc.) 9) Intent to participate in the upcoming acquisition as a prime offeror 10) Highlight relevant work performed over the past five years (contract number, contract type, dollar value, and point of contact). Note: The page limitation for the submission is ten (10) pages (8.5 X 11"). Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought Synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their responses. This Sources Sought Synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids, nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to the Sources Sought request. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties on an as required basis for further clarification on material provided. The Government will evaluate the information provided and use it as needed during the development of the RFP. In addition, the Government will use its evaluation of the information and other research to determine the sources that appear qualified to perform the work required by the Government.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/OCALCCC/NONE_AVAILABLE/listing.html)
- Record
- SN02850137-W 20120824/120823000445-c034a5ff12e67b801994e770983548d6 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |