Diesel Engine Replacement

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – Diesel Engine Replacement Description: The 633rd Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing a diesel engine in accordance with the specifications listed in Attachment 1- Statement of Requirement. Background: The Aerospace Group Equipment Flight of the 1st Maintenance Squadron needs support to replace a diesel engine because the current diesel engine is obsolete. This diesel engine is essential to the operational needs of the flight. Replacing the existing diesel engine will improve efficiency, reduce maintenance and enhance overall operational readiness. General Information: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(iii) which require conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value less than the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice, and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. To develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for the Diesel Engine Replacement acquisitions or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Please see attached questions and answers document.