Hunter Engineering - Premium Tire Change Machinery Sources Sought

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SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) is seeking sources for Brand Name Only (BNO) Tire Changing Machinery and Accessories for 43rd Air Mobility Squadron Maintenance Group (AMS/MXMG). The required BNO products can be found listed in the required capability section below.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

763 ESS

510 POW/MIA Drive

Bldg P40, Suite E1004

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT to determine the availability and technical capability of large and small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required BNO Hunter Engineering products.

The 763rd ESS is seeking information for potential sources for BNO Hunter Engineering Company Tire Machinery and Accessories. These products are necessary to ensure personnel safety amongst the 43rd AMS/MXMG.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

The 763 ESS is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing the BNO items provided in the list of requirements below. It is anticipated that these items will be purchased as BNO unless otherwise discovered through this market research. Delivery of these items is anticipated to be at 723 Fortress Street, Pope AFB, NC 28308.

Part Number:

Part Description:

Quantity:

TCMW

Premium Tire Changer ~ Variable Hydraulic, 10-34"" Capable, Center Clamp, Leverless Toolhead, 208-230V, 20A, 1 phase, red.

1

20-3158-1

Flange Plate-feat quick pin release and large 240mm max diameter.

1

RP6-3784

Mounting Paste, Bucket, (3.5 Kg Bucket)

3

RP6-G1000A11

Bead Lever, "HM" High Performance

3

20-3675-1

Flange plate pin accessory kit for the 20-3158-1 flange plate. For wheels with extreme lughole and lug depth variances.

1

20-2964-1

Kit-Large Bore, Dual Wheel ~ Expands clamping capability into 16", 17", 19.5 and more dual wheel applications. Includes thick bead hook.

1

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811111, with the corresponding size standard of $9,000,000.

To assist 763 ESS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirement’s areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1. Business name and address;


2. Name of company representative, business title and email;


3. Cage Code;


4. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number;


5. Large or Small Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);


6. Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include any Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.);


7. Please provide any questions or concerns you have on the NAICS code provided;


8. Are you an authorized re-seller for the items listed above?


9. Please provide your company’s estimated delivery timeframe for the products listed in the required capabilities table above.


10. Please provide your intent to respond if a solicitation is posted for this requirement.

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist, Elijah Dodd, at elijah.dodd@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Amber Climaco, at amber.climaco@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will not be accepted. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 18 April 2025 will be answered.

Businesses who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 18 April 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) to the Contract Specialist, Elijah Dodd, at elijah.dodd@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Amber Climaco, at amber.climaco@us.af.mil

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

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