Steel Air Drop Cages

This request is an announcement for information/market research for planning purposes. This synopsis does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, nor does its issuance, in any way, restrict the U.S. Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center PKOA, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico is seeking potential sources to provide fabricated steel cages to be rigged up with a 26' high velocity parachute, to be placed in a cling, placed on plywood honeycomb sheet, and to be deployed from the ramp of an airborne C-130 cargo aircraft at heights up to 600 feet for training missions. Steel Cages for Air Drop Training Missions - Dimensions: Length: 40" x Width: 40" x Height: 40" - Shape: Square Cube, but not a Solid Cube - Composed of 4" x 4" x 1/4" 100% Steel Square Tubing, Welded Together - 100% Steel Welded Enclosed Floor - 3/8" Gussets in Corners - 3/8" End Caps/Braces - No doors or locks to be included - Steel Cages not to be Primed or Painted Firms responding to this announcement shall include company name, DUNS number, Cage Code, point of contact, address and business size using NAICS Code 332439, Size Standard 500 employees. Statement of Capabilities (SOCs), limited to 2 pages and shall demonstrate experience in providing or manufacturing of product or capability to provide products meeting the specifications listed. Statement of Capabilities may be submitted by E-mail (preferably) to: [email protected] or via facsimile at (505) 846-8925, labeled Attn: Nicholas Vincent. Responses must be received no later than 25 July 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Identify your response with the corresponding program title: Sources Sought: Steel Air Drop Cages