Capital Shredder SS16X DOD High-Security Paper & Optical Media Shredder

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is performing market research for the requirement of fifteen (15) Capital Shredder SS16X High-Security Paper & Optical Media Shredders.

This is a Sources Sought (SS) / Request for Information (RFI). This is not a pre-solicitation or solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and or pay for any bid and/or proposal preparation costs. The Government will not accept proposals at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the
contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in attached Statement of Work document.

Submission Details: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this SS/RFI announcement. Responses should address the following questions:

1. Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.

2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (i.e. 8a, HubZone, etc.).

3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide the identified item. A brief history of the organization.

4. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success).

5. What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industries ability to meet the requirements?

The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to the primary and/or alternate Points of Contact. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads SS16X High-Security Paper & Optical Media Shredder".
Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may be blocked by the filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any
other form of attachments.

Primary Point of Contact: Mike Hornberger - michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil

Alternate Point of Contact: Kara Loeber - kara.loeber@us.af.mil