Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:FA8232-23-R-0001
Sources Sought Synopsis F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies NOTICE: This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning pur...
Sources Sought Synopsis F-16 Bracket Parts/Kit Assemblies NOTICE: This is not a solicitation, but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. This SSS is a follow-on to Notice ID FA8232-22-R-0001. If potential offerors responded to that notice, published 26 August, 2021, and their information did not change, no further repsonse is necessary. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336413, which have a corresponding Size standard of 1,250 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 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 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 items offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. 2. Program Details: 2.1 The following information is provided to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully provide the described capability. AFLCMC/WWMPA F-16 System Program Office, Integration Section, Hill AFB, UT intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide diverse bracket and bracket kits for the United States Air Force. Potential brackets and bracket kits can have a broad range materials, construction, machining and assemblies to facilitate the needs required for various modifications. They will be made out of all types and classes of metals and plastics. The kits include parts which may require purchasing from outside sources. Parts for kits will vary. Items needed to complete kits will be required to be furnished by the contractor unless otherwise noted or agreed upon. Common items found in kits include the following: clamps, screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, etc. This action is being conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for the following: As stated previously, the contractor shall be required to manufacture/procure, assemble and deliver all parts to the specifications provided in each separate Delivery Order placed against this contract. The Contractor shall build and deliver, to provided drawings, requirements and standards, diverse bracket/kits used on all current and future Blocks of F-16 aircraft The Contractor shall be provided a Statement of Work (SOW), reporting requirement, and set of drawings with each solicitation and Delivery Order. These drawings will provide the set requirements that will be mandatory to be met in order to be considered successful. The Brackets may require marking with UID. The Contractor shall have the resource and manufacturing capability of performing a number (2 (minimum) or more) of multiple delivery orders, of varying complexity, simultaneously. Quality Assurance Plan The Contractor shall have a Quality Assurance Plan that complies with SAE AS9100 and AS9102. This program, as a minimum, shall include inspection, validation, evaluation, corrective action and procedures necessary to effect quality of all products provided under this contract. The program shall allow inspection by the Government and shall be applicable to all subcontractors and members of the contractor's team, as appropriate. Quality Assurance shall demonstrate that the government’s designs are adhered to and that material used conforms to the approved designs/drawings provided by the government. Delivery Requirements For each bracket requirement, the government may request a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) from the contractor at no cost to establish costing and budget requirements to procure the Bracket or Bracket Kits A Delivery Order (DO) will be issued to the contractor to delineate the Governments requirements and standards. Delivery Requirements will be specified on each solicitation and delivery order placed against this contract. A Status Report shall be provided documenting the effort towards achieving the contract objectives and subsequent Delivery Order (D.O.) objectives. Parts Parts ordered via this contract will be in units of 1 to 1000 each and will be determined by each delivery order. This Is A Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) Only This SSS is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This SSS does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. This is a sources sought only, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). The Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements listed above. When responding please include: Company Name and Cage code. A POC's email address and phone number. Experience with regards to the manufacturing of aircraft wiring harnesses and harness kits. Also, describe how you would address the requirements in Section 3 of this Sources Sought. Experience in meeting strict delivery schedules. Suggested NAICS Code. Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any and any sub-category. Type of Small Business Classification (ex. Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned, etc.) per NAICS Code 336413. Provide an electronic response/attachments through e-mail to Ian Morris, Laurie Auernig, and cc Chris LeDuc. On the e-mail subject line include “F-16 Bracket SSS Response – Company Name).” Place of Performance: Contractor facilities United States Primary Point of Contact: Ian Morris Contracting Officer ian.morris.5@us.af.mil Phone: 801-586-6815 Secondary Point of Contact: Laurie Auernig Contracting Officer laurie.auernig@us.af.mil Phone: 801- 586-3442 Program Manager: Chris LeDuc christian.leduc@us.af.mil
