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General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Invitation to Reverse Industry Day at DoD Maintenance Symposium 2023 Sources Sought Posted Date: 10/24/2023 Sources Sought Response Date... General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Invitation to Reverse Industry Day at DoD Maintenance Symposium 2023 Sources Sought Posted Date: 10/24/2023 Sources Sought Response Date: 11/17/2023 Background The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment is pleased to announce that Reverse Industry Day (RID) will be conducted as part of the 2023 DoD Maintenance Symposium. With the changing defense logistics operating environment, the aim is to collectively advance the utilization of regional sustainment capabilities, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), to build resiliency, and establish an enduring advantage within the theater of operations. The RID will offer industry a chance to discuss the Department’s plan for Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) intended to bring MRO for military weapon systems closer to the point of need by establishing conditions that align the Department, international partners, and industry towards RSF innovative strategies. Sources Sought Notice THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. It is not to be construed as an obligation on the part of Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD). Any participation is voluntary, and costs for participation are borne by the participants. In order to proactively plan for future requirements, WHS/AD is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested parties who have the capability to discuss the Department’s plan for a Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) intended to bring MRO for military weapon systems closer to the point of need. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Currently, no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Responses in any form are not offers. Responses are request from all interested parties, both small businesses and other than small businesses. All interested parties must be registered in Sam.gov. 3.1 Place of Performance 2023 DoD Maintenance Symposium San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 3.2 Anticipated Period of Performance Targeted Period of Performance will be between December 18 – 21,2023. 3.3 Security Requirement Not applicable for this requirement. This is a public event and Companies are invited to register and attend the 2023 Maintenance Symposium even if you are not able to provide a presentation. https://www.sae.org/attend/dod/ Submission Requirements Submitted packets should consist of: The company name and the name(s) of attending company representatives in order of precedence (attendance is limited to three employees per company). A designated company POC, complete with phone number and email address. A concise overview of your company's expertise and history in MRO for military weapon systems. If your company is present in the Indo-Pacific region, or desires to engage in the Indo-Pacific region, your packet should communicate how your company's solutions specifically address regional MRO for military weapon systems including but not limited to: How do you envision your company aligning its capabilities with the vision of the RSF? Share recommendations on how your company can further augment the intent of RSF and foster collaborative, innovative, and efficient regional sustainment strategies. What current barriers exist that prevent your company from entering or expanding MRO activities in the Indo-Pacific region? What incentives or assurances should DoD or U.S. Government consider to motivate investment in regional MRO activities? Request packets are limited to a maximum of two-pages in length. Companies interested in deeper discussions about the RSF during the RID can request a one-on-one session with government representatives, allowing for more in-depth exploration of regional sustainment/MRO-related solutions beyond what can be presented in an open setting or conference forum. All RID participants must register for the 2023 DoD Maintenance Symposium at: https://sae.to/dodreg (blocked hotel rooms can be booked at: https://sae.to/dodtravel). Instructions Companies wishing to participate in the RID one-on-one sessions should forward their request packet to osd.pentagon.ousd-a-s.mbx.rid@mail.mil no later than November 17, 2023. The subject of the email must be titled Subject line: “Sources Sought Notice: Invitation to Reverse Industry Day at DoD Maintenance Symposium 2023| ”. Presentation statements will not be returned. No telephone requests will be honored. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. Submission to any contact other than the one listed above will not be considered. Submissions after this date will not be considered. The Government will not provide or acknowledge receipt of the information received, provide feedback with respect to any information submitted or provide any follow-up information well after the deadline of this Notice. Proprietary information and trade secrets shall NOT be submitted as part of a response. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personal reviewing Sources Sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is submitted, as it is clearly stated this type of information shall NOT be submitted. 7. POINTS OF CONTACT: The Reverse Industry Day Coordinators are: Joseph W. Parran Director, International Logistics and Strategy Pentagon Rm#5E621 Office: 571-256-0634 Mobile: 757-771-1499 Lavor A. Kirkpatrick Strategic Initiatives Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Pentagon Rm#1E515A Office: (571) 372-8300 Mobile: (771) 215-6762