Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services for Packing and Crating

1.0. SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN): This SSN is published for market research, planning, and information purposes only. a. The United States Government (USG) does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSN or any information received in response to this notice. This SSN is for market research, planning, and information purposes only. This SSN does not constitute a request for quotation, an invitation for bid, a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the USG or any other government/country, implied or otherwise, to acquire any products or services. Although the words “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this SSN, the information provided in any response to this notice does not constitute a proposal. The responses provided by the respondents to this SSN will be treated as information only. No quotes, bids or proposals are sought at this time, and unsolicited proposals in response to this SSN will not be accepted. This SSN does not constitute the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. There is no solicitation available at this time. This SSN is not a commitment, implied or otherwise, by the USG or any other government/country to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract for any supply or service. If the USG decides to award a contract for this or another related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on SAM.gov. Responses to this SSN are strictly voluntary and do not ensure participation in any future solicitations or contract awards. b. This SSN is for market research, planning, and information purposes that include, but are not limited to, identifying responsible potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the

requirements in this SSN and assisting with determining whether or not this effort can be competitive and/or a total set aside for small business or any small business program. The issuance of this SSN does not restrict the USG’s acquisition approach. The information provided by the respondents to this SSN may be used by the USG in developing its acquisition strategy, performance work statement/statement of work/statement of

objectives and performance specifications. Respondents will not be notified, individually or otherwise, of the results of any government assessments resulting from this SSN. c. All respondents to this SSN are responsible for adequately marking proprietary and competition sensitive information contained in their response. d. No entitlement for payment for any costs will arise as a result of any interested party’s participation or responses to this SSN or the use of any information provided by a respondent/interested party. Neither the USG nor any other government/country shall pay for information submitted in response to this SSN. Any costs incurred as a result of this SSN shall be borne solely by the respondent/interested party and will not be charged to the USG or any other government/country for reimbursement. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. e. Responses to this SSN will not be returned to the respondents. Additionally, any other information submitted to the USG as a result of this SSN will not be returned to the submitters. f. The purpose of publicizing notices for potential actions is to increase competition, broaden industry participation in meeting government

requirements, and assist small businesses in general in obtaining contracts and subcontracts. g. FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES, FOREIGN-CONTROLLED COMPANIES, AND FOREIGN NATIONALS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE AT ANY LEVEL AND/OR TIER INVOLVING THIS SSN OR ANY POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT PROCUREMENT THAT MAY RESULT. 2.0. DESCRIPTION: a. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (AFLCMC/WF (AFSAC)) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (WPAFB, OH) is publicizing this SSN to identify responsible potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide In-transit Inspection Point (IIP) services for the Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services (WWRS) Program. The WWRS Program is a fee for service web-based international redistribution program. b. AFLCMC/WF (AFSAC) is seeking to identify responsible potential sources that are capable of providing IIP services for the receipt and transfer of excess serviceable support equipment and spare parts from approved Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries and international organizations to fill approved FMS and USG department/agency materiel

requirements as well as daily IIP liaison support. The primary IIP contractor responsibilities include, but are not limited to, identification and verification of materiel; sanitization, marking and packaging of materiel; timely shipment/transfer of materiel to the purchaser’s freight forwarder; visual inspections; and documentation as well as daily IIP liaison support services at the WWRS Program Management Office (PMO) at WPAFB, OH. c. General Overview of Services: See the draft performance work statement attached to this SSN entitled, “Performance Work Statement for In-Transit Inspection Point Services for the Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services Program.” 3.0. HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT: a. Average shipments processed per month through the IIP for the

period of performance of June 2021 through December 2025: Approximately 54 shipments. b. Value range of materiel items processed through the IIP for the