Single-User Fall Restraint System
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time. This is an initial step in the planning process to acquire support for the following requirement: The 2nd Maintenance Group is looking to procure 24 self-contained, single-user fall restraint systems to be used on the B-52. The single-user fall restraint system must meet the following safety regulations:
-AFI 91-203
-OSHA 29 CFR 1910
-OSHA 29 CFR 1926
-ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, .4)
-ANSI A10.32
-DOT-SP 11005
-MIL-STD-810
The fall restraint system must be equivalent to or better then Flexible Lifeline System's Wingrip All in One Anchor System; NSN: 4240-99-975-1289. Potential offerors are expected to supply, in addition to previously mentioned system, the following items for each unit of issue:
-1 Supply Gas Bottle Charging Adaptor Compatible with current USAF nitrogen cart
- 1-10ft Adjustable, rubber coated lanyard
- 1 Ruggedized storage/transit case, non-corrosive
- 2 Supply Gas Bottle Assemblies to meet DOT-SP 11005
- On-Site user training at Minot AFB, ND and Barksdale AFB, LA priced separately
- Warranty: All equipment shall be new; no remanufactured/grey market items; Manufacturer's Warranty
The 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, seeks potential sources that can deliver the required supply.
All potential offerors capable of performing this effort are invited to respond with capability packages no later than 1:00 PM CST on 16 June 2014. All potential offerors shall provide information sufficient enough to allow the Government to assess their capability to provide the required supplies e.g. technical specifications of proposed fall restraint systems. Any information provided as a result of this sources sought is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Interested offerors can submit their capability package via email to [email protected] or Fax to 318-456-3294 Attn: SSgt Tian Wylie.
Any potential acquisition may be set-aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industrial Classification System is 336413, Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 1000 employees.
This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Please direct any questions regarding this acquisition to SSgt Tian Wylie at (318) 456-3181 or by email to [email protected].
Tian V. Wylie, Phone 3184564011, Email [email protected]
