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THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Uni... THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources. This is not a Request for Proposal (Solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. The 418 FLTS at Edwards Air Force Base is requesting information in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for two (2) each deployment Individual Shipping Units (ISU), 4-door, air mobility shipping containers, with internal (center) vertical divider wall between the 4-doors and an adjustable, horizontal shelf on each side of the center vertical divider wall, with available attachment points for optional additional shelve unit/configurations, to include two (2) each Tow Bar Assemblies. Units must have a Certification of Air Transport by ASC/ENFC Aerial Delivery Group. Individual shipping units shall be utilized for deployment kits for unit standalone support at deployment locations for required aircraft maintenance multi-type tools kits, specialized support equipment and C-17 spare parts/operational supplies shipment, storage, accountable issuing/control at austere deployment locations, for Test Mission Deployments. Utilization may include land or air transport and storage within multi-climate conditions to multiple locations. The units, at a minimum, must meet the following requirments: Unit requirements need to be: ?Internal Air Transport Certified (specifically to include C-5, C-17 and KC-10 aircraft) ?108"W X 88"L X 91.35"H ?Payload up to 10,000 lbs. ?4-Way Forkliftable ?Stackable 2-high when loaded with up to 10,000 lbs. or empty ?Structurally weather/water tight for intermodal - Transport by Air, Land, Sea, or Rail ?Integral loading base for rapid aircraft load and off load ?Compatible with standard military transport vehicles/equipment ?Equipped to lock in aircraft cargo restraint systems - no pallet or tie-down chains required ?Base pre-drilled for optional caster set (Unit Owned: P/N: 60037-001, NSN: 8145-01-384-9260) ?All aluminum extruded, mechanically fastened pallet base certified not to damage aircraft roller systems ?Winching rings at every lower corner ?Retractable folding steps for easy roof access ?Able to secure equipment in transit and staging/storage locations Companies interested in performing the work specified, should submit their response and product specifications for the requirement to the following address. Please include the Notice ID in the subject line of the request. Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address samantha.williamson@us.af.mil and fedelino.dino.2@us.af.mil. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Please include the following information also: •Company Name and Address •Cage Code •DUNs Number •Company business size by NAICS code •Small Business Type(s), if applicable •Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification •Telephone number, fax number, and email address •Web Page URL •Partnership arrangements (if applicable) •OEM License/Agreement/Manual •Provide any recommendations and/or concerns