THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. THIS RFI IS FOR FEEDBACK COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND CAPABILITIES STATEMENTS. No special format is required. Capabilities statements are limited to 3 pages, not including the cover page or catalog cuts with enough information on the specifications. Capabilities statement and/or catalog cuts are due by 21 August 2015 by 4:00 PM CST. This notice is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine the potential firms capable of providing the equipment described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote. The comments, questions and the capabilities statements/catalog cuts should be sent to the contract specialist. Mission Installation Contracting Command - Fort Sam Houston/Camp Stanley Storage Activity (MICC-FSH-CSSA) is seeking information on sources to determine capability to provide Military Freefall Parachutist Oxygen System Equipment. The System includes Oxygen Mask/Regulator, Jump Bottle System, High Capacity Portable Oxygen Console, Console Hose & Manifold Kit, and Upgrade Kit. See attachment for Cobham PHANTOM System or equal specifications and salient characteristics. The government's determination on how to compete the proposed requirement will be based on market research and responses to the notice; and is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Since the current capabilities of industry, to include large and small businesses must be confirmed, all eligible large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Point of Contact: Steven E. Honeck, (210) 295-7433. Email your questions to the Contract Specialist at
[email protected]. MICC Advocate for Competition and Ombudsman: Please contact Mr. Dean Carsello at email:
[email protected] or phone: (210) 466-2419 if you feel the requirement is unreasonably restrictive.