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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This ... (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR Part 13 procedures will be utilized. (ii) Solicitation W50S9F-23-Q-0011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) All solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02, effective 16 March 2023, and Defense Acquisition Circular DPN 20230322, effective 22 March 2023. (iv) This RFQ is solicited as 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334419 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. (v – vii) Description of Requirement The Wisconsin Air Nation Guard has a requirement for a mobile lightning protection system approved for use with the F-35 mission design series aircraft. A firm fixed price contract award is anticipated. The following line items are anticipated: Line Item; Description/Quantity/Unit of Measure Item 1: Mobile/Deployable Lightning Protection System, 10, EACH. See “F-35 Mobile-Deployable Lightning Protection - Purchase Description” for additional characteristics and details. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is not included in this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Determination of best value will include an evaluation of price, technical characteristics, and past performance. (x) The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) and FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with a quote or be currently registered in the SAM website with Representations and Certifications completed. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any additional clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are listed in section xiii. (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition: Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government as outlined IAW the criteria set forth within the solicitation (Section ix). No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. Mobile/Deployable Lightning Protection System must be approved for use with the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft. For specific F-35 lighting protection requirements, contact information for the F-35 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Lead (Approving Authority) can be provide upon request. Offer will be responsible for coordinating/receiving approval prior to award. This effort is a high priority requirement in support of the National Guard. Funds are not presently available to make award. If funds become available for award, and prices are deemed fair and reasonable, it is the Governments intent to make award. This is not a commitment of funds or contract award. In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Additional required provisions and clauses are listed in the attachment “Applicable Provisions and Clauses”. (xiv) DPAS Rating does not apply to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes must be received no later than the time and date indicated on this RFQ. Quotes must be emailed to the primary point of contact shown. It is your responsibility to make sure your quote is received. Instructions to Offerors: 1. Quote in response to this solicitation must include: a. The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE. b. Pricing for each line item in section v-vii. c. Past performance information including contract numbers and points of contact. 2. Reference RFQ W50S9F-23-Q-0011 3. It is the interested Offeror’s responsibility to check Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov for updated information. 4. If your quote includes large attachments. more than 10 mb, email the POC to receive a link to upload the files. Failure to do so may mean that your quote will not be received. 5. Documentation from F-35 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Lead (Approving Authority) approving proposed Lightning Protection System (LPS) for use with the F-35 must be provided with quote submission. (xvi) All questions shall be in writing. Questions shall be emailed to the primary point of contact shown on this RFQ. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to the response date may not be answered.

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Mobile/Deployable F35 Lightning Protection System The Wisconsin Air Nation Guard has a requirement for a mobile lightning protection system approved for use with the F-35 mission design series aircraf... Mobile/Deployable F35 Lightning Protection System The Wisconsin Air Nation Guard has a requirement for a mobile lightning protection system approved for use with the F-35 mission design series aircraft. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334419 – Other Electronic Component Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees. Specific objectives for this requirement include: The purpose is for the government to obtain a mobile lightning protection system approved by Lockheed Martin for use with the F-35 aircraft. Mobile/Deployable Lightning Protection System should have the following characteristics: • Capable for rapid deployment. • Capable of being assembled by a team of 2-3 personnel without significant technical training. • Capable of set-up and installation without tools. • Fully compliant with NFPA70 requirements for lightning strike termination. • The system must break down for compact storage and transportation in a carrying case. • Incorporate ballast a system to withstand wind loads equivalent to 120 mph (193 km/h). • All fasteners and installation hardware must be engineered to avoid FOD hazards. • Must be approved by Lockheed Martin for use with the F-35 aircraft. The Wisconsin Air Nation Guard is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to develop/provide a mobile/deployable lightning protection system as specified above. If your firm may be interested in this requirement, please respond to this sources sought. Also, this sources sought will also be used to determine small business set-asides for qualified small business under the NAICS code 334419 (750 employees) according to https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20December%2019%2C%202022_508%20%281%29_0.pdf., should a solicitation be issued. Please complete and Return the attached Sources Sought Response to assist in evaluating interested firms as well as qualified small business status. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. This notice shall not be construed as an RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so quotations will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice. Submission Instructions: Responses via email are due on March 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST to Major Dave Mattila/ dave.mattila.2@us.af.mil and must include the information requested below. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research, and the Government may not respond to any questions. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought. Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications develop/provide a mobile/deployable lightning protection system as specified. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their capabilities.