Sources_Sought_&_RFI_Combo_CCTV.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND (USAFCENT)

379TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Response Due Date: 7 February 2018 Classification Code: 63 – Alarm, Signal, & Security Detection Equipment NAICS Code: 561621 -- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.

OVERVIEW

This Sources Sought is issued as part of Market Research to identify vendors to potentially establish a single, firm fixed-price contract for delivery and installation of a Closed-Circuit Television System at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A

SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This a combined Sources Sought (SS) and Request for Information (RFI) in support of Market Research being conducted by the 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron to identify potential sources for delivery and installation of a Closed-Circuit Television System at Al Udeid AB, Qatar and obtain industry comments on the draft requirement documents.

The anticipated acquisition will be a single, firm fixed-priced contract for the delivery and installation of the Closed-Circuit Television System. The solicitation is expected to be published in February 2018.

Interested vendors should be aware that a valid Qatari Commercial Registration is required to perform work in Qatar. This requirement applies to all vendors and sub-contractors. This will be included in any resultant solicitation as an evaluation factor. The registration can take 2- 6 months to obtain if your company is not already registered. Foreign Vendors, including US businesses may apply for Commercial Registration. Companies must contact the Qatari Ministry of Justice to obtain Commercial Registration. Approval and issuance is outside the control of the US Government.

Joint Contingency Contracting System Instructions

Vendors/offerors and subcontractors at all tiers under the resultant contract must be fully registered in JOIN CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING SYSTEM (JCCS) (https://www.jccs.gov) or complete with all vendor registration requirements prior to the solicitation response/close date. Instructions for JCCS vendor registration may be found at:

https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/default.aspx.

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CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force, 379 ECONS/LGCC, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

PRICING/PAYMENT INFORMATION

The US Government does not allow payment to be furnished to the vendor until the item has been delivered and accepted.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

The destination delivery locations are Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and will be designated

FOB Destination. Accordingly, under FOB Destination delivery procedures, associated costs will not be separated under the resultant solicitation and/or contract award; whereby associated costs by the contractor shall be inclusive of the proposed unit pricing of the vehicles themselves. The contractor will be liable for any damage or costs incurred FOB Destination.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1) Organization name, address, email address, CAGE code, if applicable, point of contact for information, Web site address, telephone number, and size to include whether you are US or foreign owned

2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Limit to 30 pages.

The Government requests interested offerors submit one copy of their capability responses by email, no later than 5:00 p.m. Local (AST) on 7 February 2018. Please provide responses and direct any questions to SSgt Kurt Stuebs via email: kurt.stuebs@auab.afcent.af.mil

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The Government is seeking feedback and comments on the Draft SOO (Attachment 1). Industry is also invited to provide any other comments or suggestions that will be beneficial to the SOO and the overall clarity of the documents.

INDUSTRY COMMENTS: Respondents should email their feedback and comments to kurt.stuebs@auab.afcent.af.mil no later than 5:00 p.m. Local (Qatari Time) on 7 February 2018.

DISCLAIMER: The Sources Sought and Request for Information are issued solely for informational and planning purposes. They do not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Furthermore, those who respond to this request should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission; other than acknowledgment of receipt - IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This request does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.

The United States Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to the SS or RFI. All costs associated with responding to this request will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future RFP. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned.

2 ATTACHMENTS:

1. Closed-Circuit Television System Statement of Objectives

In addition, the following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide the requirements established in the SOO.

2. Based upon the above description and delivery information, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government’s requirements?

3. Based upon the above description and delivery information, are there commercial industry practices that appear to differ greatly than what is being requested by the US Government under the anticipated, forthcoming solicitation/tender?

Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice on company letter head to SSgt Kurt Stuebs at kurt.stuebs@auab.afcent.af.mil.

mailto:kurt.stuebs@auab.afcent.af.mil