SAM #ETSG26Z0060

The U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force Space Systems Command is seeking information from industry regarding the potential procurement of pre-fabricated, transportable, hardened shelter systems (bunkers) for personnel protection. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Space Systems Command, PEO Assured Access to Space (FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA) - 1 Expeditionary Theater Support Group, Theater Contracting Office (1 ETSG/TKO) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all capable manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Prefabricated, transportable bunkers designed to protect personnel from blast and fragmentation threats - Vendors must describe: - Materials used - Structural design and reinforcement features - Levels of protection provided - Quantity: Not specified; vendors should provide scalable pricing structures - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required to Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal at King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, Jordan - Emphasis on delivery timelines and protection levels - This is a sources sought notice for market research; no formal solicitation or statement of work is issued at this time

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE

SOURCES SOUGHT

1.0  Purpose/Scope

This is an open market Sources Sought regarding a tentative requirement to pre-fabricated transportable bunkers. As part of its market research, on behalf of its customer, the 1 Expeditionary Theater Support Group, Theater Contracting Office (1 ETSG/TKO) is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of providing the requirement as further described.  The United States Government (USG) may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes. The technical specifications describe only the currently contemplated possible specifications and may vary from the actual specifications identified in final Product Descriptions included in any Request for Quote (RFQ).

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of market research.  No RFQ currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFQ.  Responses to this Sources Sought will not be considered as formal quotes and the customer does not intend to award an open market delivery order(s) or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) based on responses to this Sources Sought.

2.0  Objectives of the Sources Sought

Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested turnkey solution. Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations. Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or teaming arrangements. Identify if a total solution can be provided via open market contractors. Provision of other benefits of leveraging a turnkey solution. Comments regarding any ambiguities or needed clarifications of the Draft technical specifications. Obtain vendor feedback on any other pre-existing contracts that might meet this need.

3.0  Sources

The Sources Sought will be posted to SAM.GOV.

4.0  Draft Technical Specifications

There is not currently a statemement of work (SOW); USG  is currently conducting market research as part of its requirments development. With that in mind, the government is seeking the following:

The USG is seeking information from vendors capable of providing prefabricated, transportable, hardened shelter systems designed to protect personnel from blast and fragmentation threats under PSC 5410 and NAICS 327390. All proposed solutions must be deliverable to the Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal at King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan. Vendors are requested to submit three potential delivery options reflecting estimated timelines of 3 days, 15 days, and 30 days. Responses shall include a comprehensive description of the materials used in fabrication, including composition, structural design, and any reinforcement features. Vendors must also clearly identify the protection level of each proposed bunker, including the highest level of threat (e.g., blast force, fragmentation, or ballistic impact) the system is designed to withstand. While the total quantity requirement is currently unknown; vendors are encouraged to provide pricing structures that reflect any available economies of scale. The USG’s review of documentation priorities are delivery timeline first, followed by protection level of the bunker systems.

5.0  Notes to Responders

All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.  Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned.  Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The customer will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought. There is no commitment by the USG to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.

Please limit responses or capability statement to three pages.  Review the objectives under Section 2.0 and include any concerns, possible issues, comments, or suggestions relative to those points in the statement. Any format is acceptable. Also include contract number, relevant information on the company, and if available, brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects for products similar to that described in the draft technical specifications. 

Submit Sources Sought responses to the Contracting Officer via email by the close date specified in SAM.GOV  Contact information is listed below.

Title all email entries "Pre-Fabricated Transportable Bunkers Sources Sought Response"

Capt Francoise Douala

Division Chief, 1 ETSG/TKO

Francoise.douala.1@us.af.mil