New Equipment
ID: FA252125QB053Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2521 45 CONS LGCPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/90a8045716954c95b35c896c27b02ff3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the procurement of new equipment necessary for the NASA LAS K-Span project at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The equipment includes specialized items such as a laser transmitter, air compressor, welding machine, bending machine, power panels, and generators, all of which must meet specific technical requirements and military standards. This procurement is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring project success, with a required delivery date set for May 30, 2025. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit a capabilities package by March 13, 2025, to Cynthia Whittaker at cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil or Abigail Muenchow at abigail.muenchow@spaceforce.mil, as part of a market research effort under a small business set-aside program.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cynthia Whittaker
    cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil
    Abigail Muenchow
    abigail.muenchow@spaceforce.mil
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    25QB053 SS.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought notice from Patrick Space Force Base regarding a future procurement related to equipment needed for the NASA LAS K-Span project. It is not a Request for Proposal or Quotation but aims to gather information about businesses that can meet the anticipated requirements under a small business set-aside program. The notice references RFQ number FA2521-25-QB053 and includes the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333991, with a size standard of 950 employees. Interested parties, regardless of business size, are invited to submit a capabilities package that demonstrates their qualifications, including company information, business status (e.g., 8(a) or WOSB), and any similar services provided to government or commercial clients. The document also stresses that responses will not be compensated and emphasizes the need for registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility. Submissions are due by March 13, 2025. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to assess the interest and capability of potential sources for the specified requirement while preparing for future contract awards.
    Misc Equipment Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The NASA LAS K-Span project is seeking procurement for a variety of essential equipment through a request for purchase (RFP) from the 823 RHS. The targeted equipment includes specialized items such as a laser transmitter, air compressor, welding machine, bending machine, various power panels, and generators, each specified with unique national stock numbers (NSNs) and corresponding technical requirements. The procurement is necessary to support project operations, with a required delivery date of May 30, 2025. Key equipment specifications outline operational needs, such as flow rates, power ratings, and specific design features to ensure compatibility with military standards. Notably, the use of NSLs (Non-Standardized Items) allows for flexibility in sourcing alternative equipment that meets defined criteria. The document provides a detailed list of items with their respective characteristics, emphasizing reliability and efficiency in fulfilling operational requirements. This procurement initiative underlines the government's commitment to equipping specialized projects with high-performance tools to enhance operational capabilities while adhering to stringent procurement guidelines.
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