SOURCES SOUGHT
39 -- AutoCrib Brand Name or Equal
- Notice Date
- 4/19/2023 12:47:10 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 423830
— Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- FA4690 28 CONS PKC ELLSWORTH AFB SD 57706-4947 USA
- ZIP Code
- 57706-4947
- Solicitation Number
- FA469023CAutoVend
- Response Due
- 5/4/2023 1:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- Amanda M. McGovern, Phone: 6053851749, Mark Salyer, Phone: 6056751742
- E-Mail Address
-
Amanda.McGovern.1@us.af.mil, mark.salyer@us.af.mil
(Amanda.McGovern.1@us.af.mil, mark.salyer@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research purposes issued at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB). The purpose of this SSS is to determine if there are any businesses capable and interested in performing this effort.�� This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Air Force is determining the best economical way to procure this requirement.� Disclaimer:This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. Purpose: The information received will be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy.� Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS; should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked �PROPRIETARY,� and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. The information in this notice is based on current information available. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically. Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Not responding to this SSS does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one if issued. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.SAM.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to email the AFRL Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location � Global Strike (AFICC/KG OL-GSC) via the following e-mail workflow address: ig.afica_kg.workflow@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.'' Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the SSS. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The proposed acquisition is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirements type contract for the delivery, installation and training of a bench stock point of use (POU) vending machine using FAR Part 13 and FAR 19 contracting procedures. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, contract management and equipment provide a bench stock POU machine, its operating locations at Air Force Global Strike Command, Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), Rapid City, South Dakota (SD) site as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall provide the minimum standards in this contract. Contractor tasks include contract management, administration, collection, and disposal of waste at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Program Requirements: Noun � Auto Crib Bench Stock Vending Machine NSNs � N/A Application � Delivery, Installation and Training located at Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706 NAICS � 423830 Required Information:The focus of this Sources Sought Synopsis is for Sports Officiating Services for 28th Force Support Squadron (FSS) located at Ellsworth AFB for the United States Air Force. Interested sources must have the ability to perform all functions stated within the PWS. Response submittals should be limited to ten pages and provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: a) Name of company/Address b) CAGE Code c) Unique Entity Identifier d) Point of contact e) Phone number f) Email address g) Web page URL h) Size of Business (i.e. Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Minority-Owned Business), size relative to NAICS code 423830 (Small Business size standard 100 employees) i)� U.S. Owned entity Capabilities: Provide your company�s past experience on previous efforts similar in complexity to this requirement.� Include Government contract history, including contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).Documentation regarding capabilities and specifications for Auto Vending Bench Stock machine. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate the performance period stated in the SSS The Government is contemplating a minimum 8-10 weeks lead time and 30 days for delivery, installation and training for the work included in the planned procurement. Would you consider this an adequate amount of time? If not, what period of time would you recommend and what is your recommendation based on? Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Amanda.McGovern.1@us.af.mil Primary Point of Contact: Amanda M. McGovern Contracting Specialist Phone:� 605-385-1749
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706, USA
- Zip Code: 57706
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 57706
- Record
- SN06656471-F 20230421/230419230120 (samdaily.us)
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