This announcement constitutes a sources sought synopsis for purposes of conducting market research. Market Research is being conducted to seek qualified contractors other than Druck Inc. GE Measurement & Control Solutions with the skills, knowledge, and resources required to complete this effort. The Government is seeking qualified contractors to provide repair services. These services are to support the DRUCK GE Air Data Test System (ADTS) 401. The Air Force is in the process of preparing documentation to gain the required approval to issue a sole source Justification & Approval (J&A) for proposal to Druck Inc. GE Measurement & Control Solutions which has supported the Air Force in this capacity for the past several years. Statutory authority is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This sources sought synopsis is for information and budget planning only and does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Druck Inc. GE Measurement & Control Solutions is the only known source that has the requisite expertise of executing required repair services to support the DRUCK GE ADTS 401. Druck Inc. GE Measurement & Control Solutions is one of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the DRUCK GE ADTS 401 used by the 524th shop on Hill Air Force Base. Subject to the Government's consideration, a viable source, not already qualified to provide the requisite services should submit a concise and service specific response presenting sufficient information to substantiate that: they possess the necessary skills and resources to provide repairs for the DRUCK GE ADTS 401. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Air Force will not pay for either the effort or the associated costs to respond, or for any information provided. The information provided is considered market research and may be utilized by the AF in developing its acquisition strategy Statement of Objectives, and Performance Specifications. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to information received will be normally considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services and a letter of interest. Interested and qualified sources should provide the following information: (1) company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, type of business and size; (2) a list of your most recent and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed five) to include brief description, names, POCs, phone numbers, value & type of contract, and period of performance; and (3) information about your company and why you think you can perform this service. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Send responses to the Ogden Air Logistics Center Contracting Directorate (OO-ALC/PKEAS), 6038 Aspen Ave / Bldg 1289 Upstairs, Hill AFB, UT, 84056-5805. Submit responses and questions to William Sholler via email to
[email protected]. You can also reach him at (801) 775-2197. In order to be considered in this market survey, please reply by close of business 25 May 2012. Questions will be accepted electronically directly from the requestor. The Government will post responses to industry questions within the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. When responding please insure you provide the following information: 1. Company Name and Cage code 2. Who is your POC please provide email address and phone number. 3. Please describe experience with same or similar items. 4. Suggested NAICS Code: 811219 5. Business Size Classification for NAICS and qualifications if any as any sub-category. (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) 6. Would you be a prime or subcontractor? 7. Response to (1) & (2) above.