This request for information/sources sought announcement is issued to identify potential sources and gather information on current capabilities within the market. The Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program is considering a purchase of a multiple transducer based pressure standard used as a standalone item or in conjunction with a computer to calibrate air data test sets, altimeters, air speed indicators, barometers and similar low pressure TMDE. The second generation air data calibrator (SGADC) has a Ps range of .3 to 32 in Hg. (minus 1500 to 100,000 feet), a Qc range of 0 to 74 in. Hg (0 to 1000 knots), and a Pt range of 0 to 110 in.Hg. The SGADC shall be capable of a 6 months reproducibility of .002 and .004 in. Hg for Ps and Pt respectively, when calibrated or compared against a dead weight tester. The SGADC shall be capable of generating/controlling pressures with a setability and stability adequate enough to calibrate a variety of state-of-the-art and older air data test sets. The SGADC shall also be capable of monitoring an externally controlled pressure. The estimated quantity is 29 units with options of an additional 49 units for a total of up to 78. Surplus or used material is not acceptable for this item. Offerors responding to this sources sought market research must (1) state whether they are a small or large business and indicate if your company is a small disadvantage or woman-owned business, 8(a) firm, or a historically black college or university or minority institution (HBCU/MI), or a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business; (2) advise what the longest period of time is that you can hold the quoted price; (3) advise if you have the item on a GSA schedule or other Government contract; (4) provide information concerning the technical capabilities of the product you are interested in offering, including commercial literature/brochures; (5) advise if you accept the Government purchase card; (6) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess your firm’s capabilities; (7) provide point of contact and assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; (9) advise how much time you would need to submit a technical proposal once the solicitation is issued; (10) provide an estimated price for one each of the unit you would be offering. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All responses should be submitted to Glenna Pound, Contracting Officer, via e-mail at
[email protected] or by Fax at 740-788-5157 or mail to 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Bldg 2, Heath Oh 43056-1199, if e-mail response is not possible. Use reference number 07M-238A-FL in your response. Responses are due by 15 May 06.