RFI EALS.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) ONLY Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Base Expeditionary Airfield

Resources (BEAR) Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System (EALS)/High Mobility Airfield Lighting

System (HMALS), see attached Part Number listing, Manufactured by Sealite USA, LLC (Substitutes or Equals will not be accepted)

November 29, 2023

This is not a request for quote (RFQ). This RFI is for planning and information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.

The information received in response to this notice will be used to further define the Government's requirement and determine if two (2) or more capable small businesses respond with information sufficient to support a small business set-aside and/or to determine if the Government can expect adequate competition. We encourage all interested large and small businesses capable of satisfying the requirement in full to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement.

For this acquisition, the Government contemplates use of NAICS code 334511, titled: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with an SBA Size Standard of 1,350 employees and Product Service Code (PSC) 6230, titled: Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment.

Information received as a result of this RFI will be used solely for market research purposes. The Government shall use this market research in determining the best method of procurement, which is part of the acquisition planning process. This RFI is for information purposes only and no award will result from the RFI.

Contractor Qualification Requirements:

Must be able to provide the specific Part Numbers referenced in the attachment. No substitutes or equals will be accepted.

RESPONSE TO THIS RFI: In order to be considered responsive to this RFI, please provide a concise capability brief that includes:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract number the requested item category is currently listed under or advise if you intend to or are already in the process of adding this item to your MAS contract. If the Government were to post an RFQ, please indicate any items you would anticipate having to quote as Open Market.

Request for Information (RFI) ONLY Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Base Expeditionary Airfield

Resources (BEAR) Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System (EALS)/High Mobility Airfield Lighting

System (HMALS), see attached Part Number listing, Manufactured by Sealite USA, LLC (Substitutes or Equals will not be accepted)

November 29, 2023

3. Provide approximate days delivery terms After Receipt of Order (ARO).

4. Provide the country of origin (COO) for the EALS/HMALS.

5. Any other general information or suggestions for the Government regarding this item (e.g., Suggested CLIN Structure, Applicable NAICS/Category, recommendation for multiple RFQs and/or multiple awards) etc.)

6. Please advise if you would be interested in a 30-minute industry call (one-on-one) with GSA. If so, please provide the designated representative’s name, phone number and email.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ONLY RESPONSES VIA EBUY SHALL BE ACCEPTED.