SOURCES SOUGHT - Dover AFB Rubber Goods Tester FA4497-26-RubberGoods

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. 1. This Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research purposes to determine potential sources. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. Respondents will not be notified of the results since this is an RFI announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any potential future RFQ. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research, a continuous process for collecting and analyzing information about capabilities within the market to satisfy agency needs. The acquisition strategy has not yet been determined, and market research results will assist in determining the direction this acquisition may take. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. All responses shall comply with the criteria established in this RFI to be considered for review. 2. Purpose: The Government is performing market research to support acquisition strategy decisions as they relate to determining if a small business set aside is appropriate as well as the best execution method. Therefore, we further invite offerors to provide a capability statement in response to this requirement as well as the information below. Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of any Federal Government contract. Contractors are encouraged to obtain further information on SAM registration at the following website: https://sam.gov/. 3. Description of Requirement: a. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, equipment and labor necessary to perform maintenance/repairs, testing, and calibration of a Hanco Rubber Goods Tester, Model GT504, Serial Number B13002 to original factory specifications, if and when needed by Dover Air Force Base. Additionally, the contractor shall provide training for up to 20 individuals on the safe use of the rubber goods tester during the annual testing and calibration service. b. Projected Period of Performance: 5 (Five) years c. Current Equipment: Hanco Rubber Goods Tester, Model GT504, Serial Number B13002 d. GFP: The Government will not supply any items for this service. 4. Current Contract and Incumbent: a. Current Contract: FA449721A0008 b. Incumbent Contractor: Hannon Co | 1605 Waynesburg DR SE, Canton, OH 44707, US 5. Responses must address the following: a. Name, address, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, and main point of contact of your company. b. Provide a capability statement to show the ability to meet requirement. c. Specify your business type (large business, small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantage Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based upon NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Specify all that apply. d. The anticipated NAICS 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is J039. Please provide information if the NAICS/PSC is correct or if a different NAICS/PSC is a better fit. Please specify the different NAICS/PSC, if applicable, and explain why. e. Does your company currently provide these services under an existing contract such as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) or Government-Wide Acquisition Contract? If so, please provide the contract number, point of contact name/number, and managing agency (e.g., Air Force, DoD, GSA). f. Identify any projects completed in the past five years for the same or similar scope to help determine capability and capacity in meeting the requirement for the services. Include any Government contracts (Federal, State, or local) awarded for this type of requirement. Include the contract number and a government point of contact. Identify if the work was as the prime contractor or a subcontractor for these projects and their dollar values. 6. Industry Response: All responses shall be received by Friday 16 January 12:00 PM EST. No extension to the response date will be considered. Send responses via e-mail to 2d Lt Travis Ambrose travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil, Ms. Victoria Barra victoria.barra@us.af.mil, and 436CONS.PKB.ORG@us.af.mil by the response date. Responses shall be no more than TWO pages (single spaced, front and back, no smaller than Times New Roman, font size 12 or equivalent). If submissions exceed the page count noted, the Government reserves the right to only review the first five pages and may disregard the remainder of the submission. Extraneous materials (brochures, manuals, etc.) will not be considered. 7. Any questions regarding this Sources Sought can be directed to both the CO and CS listed above.