ARVA AT3035 Crane Repair (Labor and Parts)

This Sources Sought / RFI is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a solicitation for proposals. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government will use information received in response to this notice to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for the requirement.

The 28th Maintenance Group (28 MXG) at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota requires parts and labor to repair a ARVA AT3035 Crane. The Government is considering: Sole Source set aside for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) direct replacement parts and a certified technician qualified to conduct repairs on ARVA Cranes. Please see the attached Statement of Work for detailed requirement information.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS PROJECT WHEN IT IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT / RFI.

Information Requested: All interested parties are invited to provide information about your company/institution, or any teaming or joint venture partners. Interested vendors are requested to submit the following information, clearly indicating whether you are providing information: Company name, address, point of contact with phone number and email address, CAGE code, business size status (e.g., small business, large business), and website (if applicable).

Provide Certification documenting qualifications for repairing ARVA AT3035 Cranes Confirm availability and provide lead time to order replacement parts and perform repairs If you company believes an aftermarket parts are available that would be suitable for use and will meet the government’s needs and are certified to work on ARVA cranes please include:

Manufacturer and model number. Detailed product specifications and brochures. Maintenance requirements and service support Availability and lead time. The 28 MXG and 28 LRS will review all vendors who respond to this sources sought to determine if other companies can perform the required repairs; and if "if aftermarket parts can meet the government’s needs.

5. Submission Instructions: All responses must be submitted electronically to timeaki.mcphee@us.af.mil and joshua.johnson.233@us.af.mil no later than 4:00 PM MDT, Friday, 7 March 2025. Please include "Sources Sought / RFI - ARVA AT3035 Crane Repair" in the subject line of the email. Questions relevant to this notice shall be sent electronically to the above email address. NO PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All communication shall be in writing and submitted electronically with reference "ARVA AT3035 Crane Repair (Labor and Parts)." 6. Disclaimer: This Sources Sought / RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up requests. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified information.