The United States Air Force, 90 CONS, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming is seeking potential sources from all socio-economic concerns. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of providing AA8891 (Modified M17/179) Triaxial Cable to meet the 582d Helicopter Group requirements. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Mil Specs document has all of the information listed in regards to the technical requirements for this acquisition. The requirement is for minimum 100 ft. of cable. If bulk orders is required, please provide smallest Minimum Order Quantity. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334417- Electronic Connector Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14. The Air Force anticipates an acquisition for a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The information below provides a "Contractor Capability Survey" to allow you to document your company's capabilities in meeting these requirements. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, please complete and return the Contractor Capability Survey below. Response format and due date information is specified at the bottom portion of this notice. Failure to provide a complete response may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Steve Jimenez-Salinas, 90 CONS/PKB, at
[email protected] by 3:30 pm MTN, Tuesday, 19 February 2019. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your firm: Company/Institute Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: Email Address: Web Page URL: Based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334417 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, please circle Yes or No as to whether your company is: Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified § Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified § Women-Owned (WO) (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified § Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Please indicate if your company is domestic or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Please provide a statement that the respondent will allow or will not allow the Government to release proprietary data. The Air Force will handle proprietary items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Please provide information about the firm's standard warranty.