Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. No contract will be awarded from this an... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. This notice is a market research tool used to obtain information only and to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide supplies as specified below. The MO Army National Guard Purchasing and Contracting Office is performing this market research to aid in the development of its acquisition approach. Sources Sought Posting – W912NS21Q8017 - Ceremonial Bugle and Inserts Funeral Honors This is a request for information and Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. The Missouri National Guard requires a Ceremonial Bugle and is seeking to identify companies that possess the capacity, experience, and interest in competing for this requirement. The Contracting Office for the United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO) for Missouri is seeking information regarding capability and availability of commercial small business sources to provide a Ceremonial Bugle with salient characteristics/specifications similar to the capabilities in the attached B8 - Draft Purchase Description. Based on responses from industry, the required specifications may be adjusted to meet agency needs. The anticipated North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339992 -- Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code (PSC) 7710 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: As permitted by FAR Part 10, interested parties are invited to respond to this sources sought by submitting a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating ability to supply the product listed in the draft purchase description. The due date/time for responses to this sources sought notice is no later than 15 September 2021 at 11:00 am Central Time to the Contract Specialist, Arthur Proctor, via email at arthur.j.proctor4.civ@mail.mil and Craig Lueckenotto at craig.l.lueckenotto.civ@mail.mil. A. Company Profile. To include: (1) Company name and address; (2) name of point of contact (including telephone and email address); (3) DUNS number and/or CAGE Code; and (4) confirmation of active registration in SAM (http://www.sam.gov). B. Recommended product capabilities and details to meet agency needs in the B8 - Draft Purchase Description. Please include product model number, manufacturer's name and CAGE code. Include estimated delivery lead time and confirmation that the recommended product is a commercial item (sold / offered for sale to the public). C. Additional Information, if any, that the responder believes to be relevant to this requirement. NOTE: The government reserves the right to cancel this acquisition at any time. The government is not responsible for any costs incurred in order to participate in this process. All information submitted is at the offeror's own expense. Any recommendations or suggestions provided in response to the Sources Sought Notice may be utilized without any restrictions whatsoever or costs to the government and may be included in the Purchase Description. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the questions included in this notice. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed via email to Contract Specialist, Arthur Proctor, via email at arthur.j.proctor4.civ@mail.mil with Subject: W912NS21Q8017 Ceremonial Bugles