Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to notify potential sources of the up... This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to notify potential sources of the upcoming requirement. [CSLCUAA1] Additionally, this notice will gauge small business interest. The determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy this requirement. The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the repair [CSLCUAA2] of the item(s) listed below. Generally, the work to be accomplished includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to return an unserviceable asset to a serviceable [CSLCUAA3] condition. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and shipping serviceable assets. Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source. [CSLCUAA1]Please confirm this statement applies: “re-advertising’ QRs for subject item”. The 848th advertises all the NSNs associated with the 848 QRs, I do not think the 421st does it. Please confirm with the Engineer or SASPO if they do this for propulsion items. [CSLCUAA2]Title of SSS says – Repair – please make this consistent through the SSS. [CSLCUAA3]Recommend you confirm the state of returned asset with Engineer.