F-22 Aircraft Surface Blocks

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is not a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources for the fabrication and assembly of aircraft (F-22) surface blocks for Langley AFB, Virginia. Langley Air Force Base requires fabrication and assembly of 42 sets (4 ea) of a combination wood/foam block within tolerances outlined in the U.S. Air Force technical manual blueprints and draft PWS provided. The Blocks will be used to hold aircraft aileron and flaperon in a neutral position. Specifications will be provided with solicitation. Applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 321999. This sources sought synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. Sources shall include in their information, a detailed capabilities statement stating their experience and past performance in providing the same or similar items described in this notice, a point of contact with phone and e-mail information, business status (Socio-Economic Factors: 8(a), HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business), business size based on NAICS 321999, and a positive statement of interest to submit a proposal. If the Offeror believes that another NAICS code will be better suited for this acquisition, the Offeror may provide a suggested NAICS code and include rationalization on why that NAICS code will be more suitable. Any submissions of suggested NAICS codes will be treated as a suggestion only which may or may not be used and does not bind the Government to use the provided NAICS code. Please note that fbo.gov will be the primary source of information for this acquisition. Interested parties should check www.FBO.gov for updates frequently. Please direct any questions on this announcement to MSgt Tracy Davis, 74 Nealy Ave, Langley AFB, VA telephone no. 757-764-8619 (e-mail [email protected]) or 2Lt Elijah Horner telephone no. 757-225-9974 (email [email protected]) . Responses must be received no later than 4:00p.m., EST, on 22 January 2010. Potential Offerors are cautioned that this synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse the Offeror for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.