C-5 Shotpeen Machine

SOLICITATION FA857125R0014 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 15 Procedure as a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. FA857125R0014. This solicitation is being solicited as a 100% total small business set-aside.

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333517 Size Standard: 500 Employees Proposals should be emailed to Phillip Braswell, (phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil) and Joshua Sharpe, (joshua.sharpe.6@us.af.mil) no later than 11 August 2025, 12:00PM, EST. Questions and Government responses will be incorporated to this posting via an additional Q&A attachment. The Government requests that all questions and requests for information (RFIs) are submitted NLT 4 August, 12:00 PM EST to afford time to review and respond.

The contracting officer will determine if any responses or potential delays may require an extension to the due date for proposals prior to the closing of this request for proposal. A site visit was held on 21 July 2025. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1, prospective vendors/interested parties must provide documentation that demonstrates they have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain them, to perform the work required in this solicitation. Included in this documentation should be:

1) A narrative statement from your company on how you can successfully cover your financial responsibilities if awarded this contract action. Your narrative should be able to explain how your company can carry that debt during and up to completion of contract.

2) Any substantiating documentation that you feel would bolster your position. Examples of substantiating documentation can be found at DFARS 232.072-2. A pre-award survey will be requested through DCMA to determine financial capability as a part of the government's evaluation of proposals. DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements applies to this acquisition. This clause requires vendors to achieve a self-assessment score of 110 to be considered satisfactory.

During the site visit, held on 21 July 2025, photos of the current ShotPeen Machine were requested. Please see the attached photos of the existing ShotPeen Machine and the trunnion referenced in the Purchase Description. A sample technical order is here by attached. A running Q&A document is included in the attachments and will be updated as required.