Maintenance Telescoping Platform

This is a sources sought synopsis in support of a market survey being conducted by the 11th Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research, to determine interest and capabilities of potential sources for a Maintenance Telescoping Platform on Joint Base Andrews, MD. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, a synopsis of a solicitation, a commitment on the part of the Government to later publish a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract. The Government will not reimburse the costs of preparing or submitting a response to this synopsis. The intent of this notice is to identify potential offerors to provide a Maintenance Telescoping Platform for the Presidential Airlift Group (PAG). The platform system would be for a 747-8I, with a tail height of 63.5 ft, wingspan of 224.7 ft, and a length of 250.2 ft. The primary use for this would be for aircraft detailing, polishing, but would also be used for maintenance, antenna removals, window changes, ect. The platform needs to support 4-7 personnel, and provide pneumatic and electrical power receptacles. One platform on each side of the aircraft that can be operated from nose to tail, and floor to tail height. Interested sources capable of providing this requirement must respond by e-mail to [email protected] , referencing Maintenance Telescoping Platform, no later than Tuesday, 26 January, 2016 at 12:00PM EST. Interested sources shall indicate whether they are capable of providing the subject requirement, how long after issuance of a purchase order would it take to complete the requirement, and furthermore indicate their size and status (i.e., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.). No other information is required at this time. Based upon the responses received, the Government will determine the set-aside method for the procurement. An award will not be made on offers received in response to this notice. This source sought synopsis is not a Request for Quote (RFQ); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources.