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The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is seeking new a new dual chamber heat treating furnace for the 908th Fabrication Flight. The new furnace must be installed to replace the existing furna... The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL, is seeking new a new dual chamber heat treating furnace for the 908th Fabrication Flight. The new furnace must be installed to replace the existing furnace located in the 908th Fabrication Flight in accordance with the attached "draft" Statement of Requirements (SOR) (see Attachment 1). All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. NOTES OF IMPORTANCE: A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought synopsis. Please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought. If the government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought synopsis may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective repsondents. Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought. To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information: •1. GENERAL INFORMATION •a. Company's full name, address, point of contact and telephone number. •b. Type of business, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.), under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 333994, which contains a size standard of 500, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. •c. Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached SOR. Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 333994. •d. Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable. •2. CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in providing the items identified in the attached draft SOR. Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements contained in the attached "draft" SOR: •a. Is your company capable of meeting this requirement in accordance with the attached SOR? Please Respond "Yes or No." •b. If your company can meet this requirement, provide documentation that includes the make, model and specifications of the product your company will provide to meet this requirement in accordance with the attached SOR. •3. RESPONSES: Email all responses for this sources sought to the points of contact identified below NLT 4:00 p.m. (CST), 23 August 2019. Shelton Hamilton (Contract Specialist) @ shelton.hamilton@us.af.mil (334)953-3525 TSgt Andrew Taylor (Contracting Officer) @ andrew.taylor.31@us.af.mil (334)953-5036 Attachment 1: Statement of Requirements STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS •1. PURPOSE: The 908th Fabrication Flight requires removal of an existing heat treating furnace, purchase and installation of a new dual chamber heat treating furnace. The new furnace will be located in the 908th Fabrication Flight. I SOC Drive, Building 1456, Room 116, Maxell AFB, AL. •2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Air Force Metals Technology Office has determined that the 908th Metals Technology Section's current furnace is not in compliance with regards to conducting System Accuracy Tests (SAT) and Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS) on heat treating furnaces per T.O. 1-1 A-9, paragraphs 2-50 through 2-54, 3-63 through 3-69, Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS) 2770, AMS-H6875 ad AMS-2750. The requested dual chamber heat treating furnace will be in compliance with all directives. •3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: •a. General: The Contractor shall provide a furnace to meet the following requirements: Lucifer Electric Heat Treating Furnace, Dual Chamber 24"Hx24"Wx36"L, Lower Chamber I 200F-AS2750E Class 2, Upper Chamber 2300F-AMS2750E Class 5 with Vertical Lift Door, PIN: HL82- R36 AMS2750E (Brand Name or Equal). The following specifications should be address at a minimum: (1) Uniformity: AMS2750 E specifications with the Upper Chamber designed For a Class 5 chamber of+/-25 F (50 F variance) in a work area 20" H x 20" W x 30" L between 1400 F and 2000 F. (2)The Lower Chamber is designed for a Class 2 chamber of+/-IO F (20 F variance) in a work area 20" H x 20" W x 30" L between 200 F and 1100 F. (3)Both chambers are equipped with the controls for Instrumentation Package Type D. (4)After thermal stabilization, they will conduct a 9 point non-certified temperature uniformity survey of each chamber in-house prior to shipment to verify the temperature variance is acceptable. Temperature uniformity will be measured and met at set point; not during ramp-up or cooling cycles. Final inspection/ Acceptance will be onsite Maxwell AFB to ensure compliance to AMS2750E and TO l-lA-9. b. Equipment Installation, Set-up, Operational Testing and Training: (1) The Contractor shall perform installation, set-up, system start-up, connections, operational testing and appropriate adjustments utilizing the foot print of the dismantled equipment. (2) Ensure all parts and associated electronic hardware/software are operational. (3) Utilize existing power as necessary (4) Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all debris that accumulated during installation and leave the area in cleaned condition upon completion of installation. (5) Contractor shall provide onsite operator training to qualified shop technicians to provide a thorough understanding of the basic operations of the Electric Heat Treating Furnace to be conducted immediately following equipment installation. •4. WARRANTY PERIOD. Contractor shall provide a minimum one year written warranty of parts and labor for the electric heat treating furnace. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall perform repair maintenance on the aabove-mentioned stenciling package system. •5. GENERAL INFORMATION: •a. Items must be brand new. Refurbished or used items are not authorized •b. Normal Hours. The Contractor's hours are Monday through Friday, from 0700 to 1600 hours or until such a time as the QAE inspection is complete and all discrepancies detected are cleared. •c. Contractor shall coordinate installation dates with Government. Coordination is required to ensure availability of equipment to be installed. Prior coordination with the 908th Maintenance Flight Chief is required to ensure that the scheduled work load is not impacted during installations. •6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED SERVICES ONLY (No CAC Required) •a. Contractor Notification Responsibilities. The contractor shall notify the Information Security Program Manager (ISPM) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama 15 days before on-base performance of work starts. The notification shall include: • i. Name, address, and telephone number of contractor representatives. • ii. The contract number and contracting agency. • iii. The location of where work is performed. • iv. The date work performance starts. •b. Installation Access Requirements: As prescribed by the AFFAR 5352.242-9000, Contractor access to Air Force installations, AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, and AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control. •c. The Contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished identification bafges while visiting or performing work on the installation. •d. The Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the Contracting Officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, andvalid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. Government ID card holders may not use their credentials to sponsor an individual on to the base to perform work that's been contracted to an official Contractor. •e. During performance of work, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. •f. All commercial vehicles will be directed to Gate 3 (Kelly St) or Gate 4 (Congressman Dickenson for Gunter Annex) for processing through the Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CV1)Area, when operational During non-duty hours and holidays, commercial vehicle inspections will be conducted at Gate I (Maxwell Blvd) or Gate 4 only. Inspection members will conduct thorough inspections of the interior and exterior of the vehicle for items prohibited from the installation such as explosive devices, weapons and ammunition, drugs, and open or closed alcohol containers. •g. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime Contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. •h. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. •7. Traffic Laws: The Contractor and their employees shall comply with base traffic regulations set forth in AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision and AFMAN 31-113, Installation Perimeter Access Control. Personnel in violation may be issued a Central Violations Bureau Form 1805 traffic ticket. •8. Random Installation Entry/Exit Checks: Entry/exit vehicle checks are conducted by order of the 42 AB W Commander. These checks are conducted for the purpose of safeguarding the base and protecting government property by discovering and seizing stolen property, classified information and contraband. Refusal to submit to an installation (entry/exit) vehicle check may result in the loss of base driving privileges, revocation of base registration, or debarment action. •9. Cellular Phone Operation Policy: The use of cellular phones while operating a motorized vehicle is prohibited on Maxwell-Gunter. Although discouraged, drivers are authorized to use devices, i.e. ear bud or ear boom, which allows their cellular phone to be operated hands-free. The device must not cover both ears. This policy applies to everyone driving on Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. Personnel in violation may be issued a Central Violations Bureau Form 1805 traffic ticket. •10. Wireless Electronic Devices: The Contractor shall not establish his/her own Information Technology (IT) systems or networks (Local Area Networks [LAN], Wide Area Network [WAN], cellular phone/USB modem as WAN, Wi-Fi as WAN, etc.), or camera system without tbe direct permission of the Information Security Program Manager and governing communications and responsible information systems office (42 CS). •11. Firearms and Ammunition: Transporting weapons or ammunition, concealed or otherwise, IS NOT permitted by any non-law enforcement personnel on Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex at any time regardless of state issued concealed weapons/LEOSA permits. Violations may result in criminal prosecution under the applicable federal laws. •12. Illegal Weapons: The below weapons are considered illegal, unless specifically authorized by competent authority, and are prohibited on Maxwell AFB/Gunter Annex. Violations may result in criminal prosecution under the applicable federal laws. •a. Switchblade knives or knives with any type of automatic blade release. •b. An incendiary/explosive weapons (e.g. grenades, flash bangs). •c. Fireworks •d. Homemade mortars, aka "tennis ball launchers" or similar devices. •13. HEALTHCARE. Healthcare provided at the local military treatment facility on an emergency reimbursable basis only. •14. HOLIDAYS. The Contractor is not required to provide service on federally recognized holidays. The Federal Government recognizeds the following holidays: •1. New Year's •2. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday •3. President's Day •4. Memorial Day •5. Independence Day •6. Labor Day •7. Columbus Day •8. Veterans Day •9. Thanksgiving •10. Christmas