Fatty-Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Analyzers (x3) for Jet Fuel Testing
Contact and place of performance
Curtis Thomas
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
USA
INSTRUCTIONS: The following survey information should be included in your response: 1. Company name and physical mailing address; 2. Point of contact with phone number and email address; 3. A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned or controlled (if foreign, please indicate the country), and whether use of any foreign national employees are contemplated on this effort; ...
View more8. Please provide a statement that the respondent will allow or will not allow the Government to release proprietary data. The Air Force will handle proprietary items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104.
9. Please provide information about the firm’s standard warranty if applicable.
10. Please provide recent sales history to commercial companies in order to determine commerciality.
Attention Small Business Respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort: The acquisition strategy for this requirement has not been decided; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for small businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small business prime contractors must be capable of providing at least 50% of the entire scope of providing the required supplies/services, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
Attention All Potential Respondents: If this acquisition is not set aside for small business, it is anticipated that the contract may contain a small business utilization requirement. Please provide feedback on what areas of this requirement are likely candidates for small business subcontracting.
The following capability survey questions should also be addressed in your capabilities package:
1. Name of country where manufacturing of the product takes place.
2. Briefly describe the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services/supplies that you provide. Please include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
3. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract number and date, a brief description, agency/organization supported, and point of contact name and telephone number.
4. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provided that would currently preclude your product/service from being a viable solution to our requirement?
5. Are there established market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the AFLCMC PZIO at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number A059653 to identify potential providers for three Fatty-Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Analyzers. These instruments are required for jet fuel testing operations. This market research effort is classified under NAICS 423490, Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
The Air Force is currently evaluating acquisition strategies, including the possibility of a small business set-aside. Interested vendors must provide company information, socio-economic status, manufacturing location, and a description of facility capabilities and staff composition. Respondents are asked to detail their past experience with projects of similar complexity and provide sales history to commercial entities to assist the government in determining commerciality. If the procurement is set aside for small businesses, prime contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50% of the work in accordance with FAR 52.219-14.
The government also seeks feedback on standard warranties, established market pricing, and any documentation requirements that might preclude a product from being a viable solution. The notice includes three attachments: instructions for the analyzers, the formal sources sought document, and a statement of work. All proprietary data submitted will be handled in accordance with federal regulations. Curtis Thomas serves as the point of contact for this requirement.
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