SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS OFE COPPER FA9300-14-M-5011B The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Edwards Air Force Base, AFTC/PZRA, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having the capability of providing OFE Copper, as described below. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 331420 - Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying. The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. A firm-fixed price contract is contemplated. Contract award is estimated to take place before 31 Aug 2014. The required copper supplies are as follows: 1. CURD00502 OFE Copper C10100 H04 (hard) Round 5.0000 (+-.010) X72", RBW Cutting - Standard +.125/-0, Cut to Length 72.0000 " 1, ASTM B187/B 187M 2011 ASTM F 68 2010 ROHS, Compliant Actual Chemistry/Act. Physical Standard Packaging 2. CURD00213 OFE Copper C10100 H04 (hard) Round 3.0000 (+-.005) X72", RBW Cutting - Standard +.125/-0, Cut to Length 72.0000 " 1, ASTM B187/B 187M 2011 ASTM F 68 2010 ROHS, Compliant Actual Chemistry/Act. Physical Standard Packaging 3. CURD01242 OFE Copper C10100 Extruded Round 7.5000 (+-.120) X 48.5000", Mill Length, ASTM B187/B 187M 2011 ASTM F 68 2010 ROHS, Compliant Actual Chemistry/Act. Physical Standard Packaging 4. CURLR04543 OFE Copper C10100 M20 (as hot rolled) Plate 5.00000" (=.125-0) X width 5.0000", =.063-0X Length 72 + .063-0 Plate Sawing - Standard, ASTM B152/B 152M/A ASTM F 68 2010 Actual Chemistry/Act. Physical Standard Packaging *Please include Copper surcharge and Energy surcharge as TWO separate line items after each copper line item* *Delivery of supplies only. No services required* THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This is a sources sought announcement ONLY. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and to determine whether to set-aside/restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this sources-sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals - no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. This synopsis is for planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary - the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. If a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued, it will be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that RFP announcement separately from the response to this announcement. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, a written response that shall include, at a minimum: 1. Capability to provide the supplies as identified above, which shall be considered 2. Size of firm - large or small business IAW FAR 52.219-1 3. Cage Code or DUNS Number Please email responses to the email address provided. Please limit responses to NO MORE than one page. Prospective vendors must provide proof of small business representation through the System for Award Management (SAM) website (www.sam.gov). If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact the Contract Specialist, Charles Dodson, at
[email protected]. Responses are due to
[email protected] no later than 7:00AM PST on Thursday, 31 July 2014.