SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- F 108 Fan Frame Weldment Remanufacture - Sources Sought Synopsis
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336412
— Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ Tinker AFB, 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015, United States
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- FA812213R0027
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2013
- Point of Contact
- Terri Hurte, Phone: 405-734-4619, Billie Kindschuh, Phone: 405-734-4631
- E-Mail Address
-
terri.hurte@tinker.af.mil, billie.kindschuh@tinker.af.mil
(terri.hurte@tinker.af.mil, billie.kindschuh@tinker.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Qualification Requirements Performance Work Statement This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by AFSC/PZAAB at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB). The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information on the remanufacture of the F108 Engine Fan Frame Weldment to determine available sources for remanufacture services related to the items listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached as a part of this announcement. This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition and contract strategy. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis/ Request for Information. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. We are seeking and are open to all types of small business participation. Small Business: The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412 which have a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), 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 works that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. Disclaimer: This SSS/RFI 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. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS/RFI. All costs associated with responding to this SSS/RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The provided information is for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. Purpose: The information received will be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS/RFI. However, should proprietary information or trade secrets be submitted, it must be clearly identified by stating "PROPRIETARY," and will be safeguarded. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. 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. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, in the event one is issued. ATTENTION: Contractors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Program Requirements: 1. Noun - Remanufacture of F108 Fan Frame Weldment 2. NSNs - See attached PWS herein 3. Part Numbers - See attached PWS herein 4. Application - F108 Engine 5. NAICS - 336412 6. Delivery - Contractors are encouraged state their estimated repair and delivery capabilities for each NSN listed. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SSS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The proposed acquisition is for the remanufacture of the F108 Engine Fan Frame Weldment. The contractor shall furnish all required labor, facilities, equipment and material to accomplish the remanufacture and/or modification, test, packing, preservation and packaging and return the Fan Frame Weldment to the Government in a completely serviceable condition. The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Interested sources should provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: - Company Name/Address - CAGE Code (if available) - DUNS Number - Point of Contact - Phone/Fax Number - Email address - Web page URL - Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 336413 (Small Business Size Standard 1000 employees or less) - U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity - Provide any recommendations and/or concerns - Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor - Provide Government contract history including contract numbers Capabilities Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility to manufacture/fabricate the airworthy propulsion engine components listed in the PWS. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). Are there specific requirements in the provided documentation that would currently preclude your products from being a viable solution to our requirement? Hardware Production Questions: Describe your company's ability to remanufacture Fan Frame Weldment assets to an airworthy condition. What is your company's current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise). Commerciality Questions: Are there established catalogs or market prices for this requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Are your remanufacture processes/services offered to both U. S. Government and commercial customers under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. Are there any other relevant topics, concerns and/or information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy? Please note: Emails containing file types such as:.zip,.xlsx,.docx, or other macro-enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients. Questions should be directed via email to Billie Kindschuh, Contracting Officer Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Billie.Kindschuh@tinker.af.mil Primary Point of Contact: Billie Kindschuh Contracting Officer Billie.Kindschuh@tinker.af.mil Phone: 405-734-4631 Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 United States
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Tinker Air Force Base, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145, United States
- Zip Code: 73145
- Zip Code: 73145
- Record
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