Full Motion Simulator and Trailer
SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking response from businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The Government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary.
The 4th Marine Corps District at New Cumberland, PA has an anticipated requirement to procure one (1) full motion simulator in support of the Marine Corps Flight Orientation Program (MCFOP). This requirement will also include maintenance and/or technical support for each unit purchased.
The anticipated NAICS is 333318 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500.
Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the services. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. Please review the requirements listed below. At a minimum, the package shall address the following:
•1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC.
•2. Company profile to include number of employees,, annual revenue history, office location (s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type (s)/certification(s) such as : SDB, 8a, Hub Zone, SDVOB, etc.
•3. Prior/current corporate experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three (3) years. Statements should describe the dollar value, indicate whether your firm acted as the prime or subcontractor, list a customer Point of Contact with phone number, and provide description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the requirement as described in the Draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) attached.
•4. Description regarding capability to meet requirements discussed in the Draft SOO. Specifically, the Government would like information pertaining to the following:
•a. Lead time (days) necessary for your firm to begin performance after award.
•b. Detailed timeline as to when the mobile flight simulator units should be provided to the 4th MCD, as well as, a cost effective approach in delivering the unit as soon as possible following contract award.
•c. Description of recommended maintenance and/or technical assistance provided under the warranty program that would be required for the flight simulator units and the timeframe of the warranty offered by your firm. Include the response time under the warranty program.
Responses shall be submitted by email to Catherine Richardson at [email protected] NO LATER THAN 8:00 am ET Friday, 27 June 2014.
Catherine P. Richardson, Contract Specialist, Phone 8432284239, Fax 8432282163, Email [email protected] - Kacy Mohead, Contracting Officer, Phone 8432282188, Fax 8432282163, Email [email protected]
