US-FED-00000387291 - AC-9 Life Raft Maintenance and Servicing - Deadline August 4,2026

This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The purpose of this notice is to identify potential sources certified and capable of providing AC–9 Life Raft Maintenance and Servicing at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia.This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. It is the responsibility of the potential respondents to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.Requirement OverviewGeneral: The AC–9 Life raft requires the reservoir and valve assembly to be removed and serviced every 3 years, and the survival kit to be inspected per Air Cruisers Manufactured Maintenance Manual 25–62–30.Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall open the life raft and remove the reservoir, valve assembly, and survival kit. The contractor shall inspect the survival kit and replace all expired components. Following inspection and servicing, the life raft will be reassembled, packed, and shipped back to Moody AFB.Objective: The objective of this Sources Sought is to seek potential sources capable of providing AC–9 Life Raft Maintenance and Servicing.Scope: Work will entail the contractor opening the life raft and removing the reservoir, valve assembly, and survival kit. The contractor will then leak–test and requalify the cylinder and valve assembly IAW Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (Safran) Component Maintenance Manual 25–65–49. The contractor will also inspect the survival kit and replace expired components. Lastly, the contractor will reassemble and pack the life raft assembly and ship it back to Moody AFB. All steps will be performed IAW all applicable governing DOT Regulations by DOT–approved facilities.INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDENTSPlease provide concise answers to the following questions. Limit your total response to 3 pages.Section 1: Company ProfileCompany Name:CAGE Code & UEI Number:Point of Contact: (Name, Title, Email, Phone)Socio–Economic Status: (Check all that apply under NAICS Code 326299)Small BusinessService–Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)8(a) CertifiedHUBZoneWomen–Owned Small Business (WOSB)Large Business