This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought synopsis shall be voluntary.

The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified businesses relative to the NAICS code 334111. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is 1000. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this project were it to be solicited, the Government may use responses to this sources sought synopsis. Large and Small Businesses are invited to answer this market survey and provide their contact information to determine market capabilities.

Hurlburt Field, FL, is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential sources to provide Warrior Pak Power Stations.

The potential requirement will consist of the contractor providing:
1. The Otter Box Utility Series Latch kneeboard (SKU# 77-21860) or equal which is required to fasten the Electronic Flight Bag (iPad) to each individual aircrew member during all critical phases of flight.
- Quantity: 2130 cases
- Specifications:
- Rugged, light-weight, and compact design (with minimal footprint, when not in use)
- Shall not restrict or inhibit any of the device's native functions or touch-screen when equipped
- Shall be compatible with generic (non-specialized) iPad cases
- Shall facilitate personal fastening in both landscape and portrait viewing modes
- Shall provide for adjustable strap length for varied personal dimensions
- Serves as a personal leg and hand-mounted device during both ground & flight operations
- Capable of both flush and angled mounting for varied lighting conditions and heat transfer
- Quick release capability (to separate device from kneeboard when needed)
- Shoulder strap equip able
- Must have a built-in protective screen that does not hinder capacitance from user or implement
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NOTE: Please submit electronic response indicating capability to supply the aforementioned item(s) via line card or published description (no more than 3 pages) as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor's CAGE, DUNS, and the physical location of their facility to the addressed listed within this notice.

All work shall be performed at the contractor's facility. This request may not directly lead to a Request for Quotation/Proposal. Deadline for submission is 1:00 p.m. CST, 05 Mar 2013.

Required Information:
Any interested party who can offer all of the above should submit a written reply of not more than 3 pages, addressing each of the above items and defining how their location is capable of ALL of the minum requirements listed above.

Response deadline: 1:00 p.m. CST, 05 Mar 2013

Where to send responses:

Electronically:

1 SOCONS/LGCC Org Box: [email protected]

1 SOCONS/LGCC
ATTN: William Johnson
E-mail: [email protected]
350 Tully St., Building 90339 Phone: 850-884-2082
Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Mike Wenrick E-mail: [email protected]

Other information: When and if released, the solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities web site (www.fbo.gov).