1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation, but rather a Request for Information (RFI) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1 The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The SBA Size Standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and provide answers to questions in section 2 of this notice.

2. Program Details: See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)

NOTE: The government reserves the right to add additional requirements at any point during the market research phase of this project. 

3. This is a request for information seeking sources capable of meeting the requirements outlined in this Sources Sought and associated attachments. When responding please include:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
2. Suggested NAICS Code, if different from paragraph 1.1.
3. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.
4. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.
5. Information to help determine if the requirement (item or service) is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.
6. Identify how the Air Force can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns.
7. Recommendations to improve the Air Force's approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 

The Government does not intend to award a contract based on these RFI responses or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. The information provided is considered market research and may be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives, and Performance Specifications.

Interested offerors should send a response to the RFI to the Contracting Officer. Responses should be submitted by 10:00 am MST on 25 Feb 2025. The Contract Specialist’s information is listed below:

Place of Performance:

Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Contracting Officer: Capt Matthew Marshall
Email: matthew.marshall.6@us.af.mil

Attachments:

1. Commercial Lab Solution Draft PWS
2. Draft Solicitation DD254