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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 28, 2021 SAM #7031
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Surgical Matrix Tissue 100% Native Bovine Collagen

Notice Date: 2/26/2021 8:23:50 AM
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-5344 USA
ZIP Code: 45433-5344
Solicitation Number: FA8601-A013827
Response Due: 3/1/2021 2:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 03/16/2021
Point of Contact: Molly Kiser, Shannon Scott, Phone: 9375224632
E-Mail Address: molly.kiser@us.af.mil, shannon.scott.4@us.af.mil
(molly.kiser@us.af.mil, shannon.scott.4@us.af.mil)
Description: Sources Sought: 100% Native Bovine Collagen Tissue� SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS *This is not a Solicitation* This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of providing 100% Native Bovine Collagen Tissue for surgical procedures for the 88th Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS See Attachment 1 �Statement of Work� As a reminder, these are draft salient characteristics and technical requirements which are subject to be changed. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 � Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees.� The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. �All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract.� No set-aside decision has been made.� Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14.� The Air Force anticipates an acquisition for 5-year BPA. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. �This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. �Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. �The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program. INSTRUCTIONS:� The information below provides a �Contractor Capability Survey� to allow you to document your company�s capabilities in meeting these requirements. 2.� If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, please complete and return the Contractor Capability Survey below.� Response format and due date information is specified at the bottom portion of this notice.� Failure to provide a complete response may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.� If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3.� Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.� Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Ms. Molly Kiser, AFLCMC/PZIBA, at molly.kiser@us.af.mil. �CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY: �� Part I.� Business Information: �� Please provide the following business information for your firm: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: Email Address: Web Page URL: � �Based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 � Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees, please circle Yes or No as to whether your company is: Small Business�� (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business�� (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified�� (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified�� (Yes / No) Veteran-Owned Small Business�� (Yes / No) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business�� (Yes / No) Women-Owned (WO)�� (Yes / No) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business�� (Yes / No) Please indicate if your company is domestic or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Please provide a statement that the respondent will allow or will not allow the Government to release proprietary data. The Air Force will handle proprietary items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Please provide information about the firm�s standard warranty. Please provide recent sales history to commercial companies in order to determine commerciality. Please provide a statement to acceptability of the following proposed provisions and clauses, as they are determined to be consistent with customary commercial practice. At this time the following non-commercial clauses are being considered for inclusion in the solicitation package: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) �� Attention: Small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort:� The acquisition strategy for this requirement has not been decided; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for small businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small business prime contractors must be capable of providing at least 50% of the entire scope of providing the analog to digital converter, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.� Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc.� If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.� Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. �� Attention All potential respondents:� If this acquisition is not set aside for small business, it is anticipated that the contract may contain a small business utilization requirement.� Please provide feedback on what areas of this requirement are likely candidates for small business subcontracting. �� Part II. Capability Survey Questions: 1.� Name of country where the components of the analog to digital converter are manufactured. 2. �Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide.� Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 3. �Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement.� Include contract number and date, a brief description, agency/organization supported, and point of contact name and telephone number. 4. �Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product/service from being a viable solution to our requirement? 5. �Are there established market prices for our requirement?� If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?� Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions?� Briefly describe any differences. 6. �Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the Government for items similar in nature to this requirement. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the requested items to the primary point of contact listed below. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary.� As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.� Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and will not be returned.� The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice.� The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government�s discretion.� Responses are limited to 5 pages and may be submitted electronically to the following email address: molly.kiser@us.af.mil in a Microsoft Word compatible format to be received no later than 1700 , EST, 1, March, 2021.� Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Ms. Molly Kiser at molly.kiser@us.af.mil. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be solicited as full and open or set-aside for small business, or any particular small business program (e.g. SDVOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.). Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads �100% Native Bovine Collagen Tissue.� If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB.� Filters are designed to delete emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents.� Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted.� Ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are attached to email.
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Place of Performance: Address: Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433, USA; Zip Code: 45433; Country: USA
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