R11 Refueler Tank Repair

Sources sought for R-11 Refueler Tank Repair.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPIS ISSUED ONLY TO CONDUCT A MARKET RESEARCH STUDY FOR AN ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENT.

This is a sources sought announcement seeking vendors that may be able to perform this requirement in order to support a competitive procurement. Accordingly, the U.S. Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond to this sources sought synopsis. In addition, small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), must describe their identifying capabilities in meeting the requirements at a fair market price, i.e., information which may help support a set-aside.

This is not a request for quotation, proposal, or bid. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued for this requirement, it will not be issued under this number. This synopsis is issued for the sole purpose of conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.

The designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811121, Automotive Body, Paint and Interior Repair and Maintenance, with a size standards in millions of dollars: 9.0

The Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) is conducting market research based on the following:

1. Body repair of R-11 Refueler Tank (see Attachment 1 for pictures); and

2. Perform tank pressure test.

a. Will be 5.5 PSIG in accordance with DOT 406 Specifications

3. Repainting of the R-11 Refueler Tank is not required.

Please include the following in the responses:

(1) Name and address of firm, phone/fax numbers, email address and point of contact;

(2) Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number and Commercial and Government Entity Program (CAGE) Code;

(3) Type of small business, e.g., woman-owned, service-disabled veteran owned, small disadvantaged, and so on;

(4) Firm's past performance with federal, state and local government agencies and/or commercial entities within the last three (3) years. If applicable, also include GSA Contract number, multiple award schedule (MAS) category’s, and contract end date; and

(5) Sources Sought Response Form

Please respond to this sources sought announcement, by email, to the attention of Jonathan Weber, jonathan.weber.14@usaf.mil no later than 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time, June 26, 2025.