SAM #FA8227-26-Q-FTSS

Market Research for Custom Fatigue Test Stand Spindles (Goodrich-PTS/Collins Aerospace) for USAF Cyclic Endurance Test Stand

This opportunity seeks sources for the qualification and production of Fatigue Test Stand Spindles for the U.S. Air Force's Cyclic Endurance Test Stand at Hill Air Force Base. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 309th Maintenance Support Squadron (MXSS), Air Force Sustainment Center, Hill Air Force Base - OEM Highlight: - Goodrich-PTS (Collins Aerospace) is the sole source OEM due to proprietary spindle design - Products Requested: - 3 units: Spindle, Part Number U10100 - 2 units: Spindle, Part Number U10615 - 1 unit: Spindle, Part Number UA2086 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Spindles are custom, proprietary components for the Power Take-Off (PTO) Shaft Cyclic Endurance Test Stand 53E19-95B - No additional accessories or software required - Delivery to Hill Air Force Base - Market research is open to all small business categories, but the technical requirement is sole source to the OEM - No contract award will result from this sources sought; this is for market research only

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Solicitation Number:                                                Notice Type

FA8227-26-Q-FTSS                                                  Sources Sought

Synopsis:

Notice: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332721 which has a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women_owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionaly, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

Below is a document containing a description of Cyclic Endurance Test Spindles for Power Take-Off (PTO) Shaft Cyclic Endurance Test Stand 53E19-95B., which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

 If the Government decides to conduct procurement as a result of your submissions, a separate pre-award synopsis of that procurement will be posted to FEDBIZOPPS. Interested companies are requested to submit a summary outline of their qualifications to perform Fatigue Test Stand Spindles delivery. References to vendor web pages will not be accepted. The Government will not entertain any questions at this time. Please note that we cannot return your submissions to you.   Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. 

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. No contract award will be made as a result of this sources sought synopsis. This request for Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or material.   Program Details:

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Fatigue Test Stand Spindles

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

      We are conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of Fatigue Test Stand Spindles as described in the attached Product Description.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I.  Business Information

                Please provide the following business information for your company/institution

·     Company/Institute Name:

·     Address:

·     Point of Contact:

·     CAGE Code:

 Phone Number:  E-mail Address:  Web Page URL:

·     Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 

       332721  Size Standard  500 employees

       Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business                                                (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)

·     Central Contractor Registration (CCR).              (Yes / No)

·     A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than close of business 17 August 2026.  Please email nichole.saucedo@hill.af.mil and hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil or mail your response to:

OO-ALC/PKOA

Attn:  Nichole Saucedo

6038 Aspen Ave B1289NE

Hill AFB, UT 84056-5733

Please send me an email if you plan to mail the information so it will not be overlooked.  Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Nichole Saucedo, (801) 775-2381.

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