This is a Sources Sought Synopsis, for market research purposes only, and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The 633d Contracting Squadron is seeking possible sources to provide smoke oil for aerial acrobatics shows for the 100 Years at Langley Air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Langley AFB under NAICS code: 454310. The price range is TBD. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for alternatives must include supporting rationale. Characteristics: The contractor shall provide smoke oil that is non-additive with a high flash and low viscosity, blended with type I paraffinic base stocks. The Government anticipates a firm fixed price (FFP) acquisition. A determination will be made once all responses are reviewed as to the type of Small Business set-aside concern. However, if the Government receives inadequate responses from Small Business concerns, the Government will use all information obtained from this sources sought request to determine what type, if any, set-aside to utilize. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work relative to this requirements. The statement of capability shall include: I. Contractor Name a.Address b.Point of Contact (POC) c.POC phone number(s) and e-mail addresses d.Cage code e. GSA Schdule or GWAC if applicable II. Description of Relevant Contract Experience (Government and Commercial)a. Contract numberb.Description of the requirement c. POC for the requiring activity d. POC address, e-mail phone number(s), fax number and the company's web page, if applicable Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability containing the above referenced information via e-mail to
[email protected] Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9.5 requires that action to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate potential organizational conflict of interest be accomplished. Potential Offerors will notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) in writing within 5 days of receipt of the actual RFP (RFP to be released at a later date) regarding any actual/potential OCI and provide applicable mitigation plans. Please note that FEDBIZOPPS will be the primary source of information for this acquisition. Interested parties should check FEDBIZOPPS for updates frequently. Please direct any questions on this announcement to TSgt Bradley Benedictus, 14 Burrell Loop, Langley ABW, VA telephone no. 757-764-8723; or e-mail
[email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 12:00p.m., EST, on 20 January 2016. Responses should not exceed ten (10), single-sided, 8-1/2" x 11" pages with the font no smaller than 10 point. Potential Offerrors are cautioned that this synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute an RFP nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or substituting a response to this notice.