Azimuth Gearbox Assmebly

The United States Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of a Azimuth Gearbox Assembly (AGA) suitable to control the positioning of a 27 meter dish radar.  The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined, however, the Contractor should anticipate working with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, and contract personnel from various services and agencies.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.  The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. At this time, the Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this Sources Sought/Request For Information does not preclude participation in any future solicitation for proposals if any is issued.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-3:

1. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research or otherwise pay for the information solicited ecept as an allowable cost under other contracts provided in Subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
2. Although “proposal” and “offeror” may be used in this Sources Sought/Request For Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
3. This Sources Sough/Request For Information is issued for the purpose of Market Research.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The documents below contain a description of the AGA requirements, technical data package and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company’s capability. Access to the TDP must be requested through SAM.gov. and via email to the Contracting Officer. 

If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.  Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.  If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that porition of the work (i.e. teaming, subcontracting, etc.).

1. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:
   1. No set aside decision has been made; however, the United States Government (USG) will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.  Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.  If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this SSS is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill.  If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling. 
   2. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.  Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Brandon Jones, Contracting Officer AFLCMC/HBDK-R, (brandon.jones.96@us.af.mil)  and David Holst, Program Manager AFLCMC/HBDG, (david.holst.2@us.af.mil). Electronic communication shall include in the subject line the Sources Sought/Request For Information Title. Contract specific questions shall be soley directed to the Contracting Officer. Electronic communication shall be received no later than the date identified in the Sources Sought/Request For Information SAM.gov posting.