SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a sources sought announcement for market analysis to determine the availability of potential interested vendors. No awards will be made from this notice. No solicitation is available at this time.  Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future acquisition.

The 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron located at Cannon Air Force, New Mexico, is seeking sources interested in a possible award to provide two internal storage unit for weapons. Details will be listed below. Like items are acceptable.

Request transportable Industrial, air transportable, high security container for weapons storage. Weapons storage unit requirements include a CDX-10 Lock on the door assembly, alarm system, storage for 6 GAU-21 weapons mounted against the wall, 6 M240D weapon racks mounted on the wall, 3 to 6 - M9 weapons storage racks mounted to the wall.  Unit will also need to have a de-humidifier installed to remove humidity as required for weapon storage environment.   Also request internal tie down points along the wall to allow transporting addition toolboxes and equipment during shipments.

Unit dimensions must be equivalent to the current in-use ISU 90 containers used by the military to allow loading on C-130, C-17, C-5 and other military aircraft.  Unit must come with airworthy certificate to allow item to be shipped by air and External Helicopter Sling certificate.  Unit must come proper tie down point to allow unit to be moved by truck or Cargo ship along with 4 way forklift able capabilities. .  

Color for the storage container will need to be green or tan in color.  Exterior dimension 88" x 108" x 93.67", single door enter.

If you are interested in providing these supplies to Cannon AFB, NM, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] information about your company:  (1) Company Name and Cage Code Number; (2) Mailing Address; (3) Point of Contact to include phone/fax number and e-mail; (4) identify whether your company is small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, hubzone, 8(a) certified small business concern, service disabled veteran owned, or etc; (5) degree of experience in providing same or similar supplies. 

Please respond by e-mail no later than 1100 am MST on 29 July 2016 at the above e-mail addresses with the above required information.  Any capability information received will solely be used for the purpose of market research.  All documents associated with this projected requirement will be posted in the FedBizOpps website, https://www.fbo.gov/ as they become available.

This is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid.  There is no bid package, solicitation, specifications or drawings available with this announcement. It does not constitute a procurement commitment by the United States Air Force, implied or otherwise. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified information.