Nexus Project-Brand Name/Sources Sought/Request For Information THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a KESSEL RUN (HBBK) contract action. Please use contact info below for HBGK. The purpose of this Unrestricted /Open Market, Brand Name Sources Sought Notice/RFI is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Air Force. The Air Force will use the market research information to assess the market capability to successfully meet the Air Force’s requirements for the performance of information technology hardware and software. The Air Force welcomes responses from all interested parties. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; therefore, all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this Request for Information does not preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offeror to monitor www.SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Responses to this announcement need not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, the Air Force reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations. Information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. Background Air Force Life Cycle Management Center HBGK division is seeking potential sources as well as industry insight pertaining to the procurement of brand-name IT hardware and software equipment. No substitutions will be allowed due to IT network compatibility. The IT hardware and software equipment is attached. No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment parts shall be provided. Vendor shall provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts certified and/or warranted by the OEM. All software licensing warranty and service associated with the equipment system shall be in accordance with the Nexus hardware list and OEM terms and conditions. Requested Information Vendors responding are requested to specify: - Questions from industry pertaining to limiting factors of the requirement characteristics - Ability to provide a product that meets the requirement characteristics - Company information to show technical capability and any relevant past performance. Please provide the following information: - Company Name, Address, UEI, and CAGE - Capabilities statement Responses All responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 16 August, 2023. Responses shall only be submitted electronically to Megan Cordes at
[email protected]. Responses through SAM.gov may not be received. **Disclaimer and important notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. The Government reserve the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Respondents are advised the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.