This is a sources sought synopsis requesting information only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP). It should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract in connection with this announcement. The U.S. Air Force is seeking prospective sources and information to faciliate planning for the possible purchase of F-16 Crates. F-16 Crates will be delivered to Hill AFB, Utah 84056. Drawings are available. Please submit an email request for the Drawings along with your company's DUNS number. The U.S. Air Force is seeking the following information: 1. Provide your Company Name, Cage Code and Point of Contact Information (email address and phone number). 2. Provide a suggested NAICS Code. 3. Is your company a small business for this NAICS Code? If your company is a small business, it it a woman owned business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) business, HUBZone business, Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Business, etc. 4. Would you be a prime contractor or a subcontractor? 5. Would you be supplying the product as a manufacturer or a distributor? 6. Is this product available as a commercial off the shelf item? 7. How long would you anticipate a requirement of this nature to take from receipt of an award to a delivery date? 8. What is the anticipated lead time? 9. Describe your experience with the same or similar items and include any past Govt contracts you were involved with, customer name, item sold, quantities, date of delivery, and period of performance. 10. Discuss any concerns you may have with this requirement. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and no information will be returned. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Any information obtained will be considered market research and may be used as a general concept, however any specific information will be treated as proprietary information and safeguarded, if marked as proprietary. Interested offerors should send a response to the sources sought inquiry and the questions listed above to the Contracting Officer. Responses should be submitted by 10:00am MDT on 16-Apr-12. The Contracting Officer information is listed below: OO-ALC/PKEAC MICHELLE ESQUIVEL Contracting Officer 6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 2nd Flr Phone: (801) 777-8651 Email:
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