A-WSM_RFI_Z3-0001_Rev_01.DOCX

Army-Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (A-WSM) Program ZONE 3 – World-wide Pier Side Request for Information (RFI) Z3-0001 Rev 01 24 January 2019 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) revision is to update the future contract strategy and solicit additional industry feedback regarding small business concerns for future Army Watercraft sustainment level requirements on behalf of the United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Watercraft Inspection Branch (WIB).

The Army Contracting Command-Warren (ACC-WRN) is conducting market research for the Army-Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (A-WSM) Program. For introduction and background information of the A-WSM program, please see Announcements 0001-0005 on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) under the AWSM Program.

This RFI applies to Zone 3 (Z1) only. The area of focus for RFI Z30001 is Full and Open Competition globally, to include, the continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

The vessel classes that require sustainment maintenance in the Z3 Areas of Responsibility (AOR) include the following: Logistic Support Vessel (LSV), Landing Craft Utility (LCU), Small Tug (ST), Large Tug (LT), Barge Derrick (BD), Modular Causeway System (MCS) (Causeway Ferry (CF), Side Loadable Warping Tug (SLWT), (Roll-On/Roll-Off, Discharge Facility (RRDT), Modular Warping Tug (MWT)), Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM), and Pontoon.

Desired Services:

Pierside Services

Scheduled Maintenance & Repair

Annual Certifications & Inspection

Modernization Efforts

Unscheduled Maintenance & Repair

Emergency Repairs

Pier Side Services: In order to provide services in this category, the Contractor must have or obtain a Master Agreement for Repair and Alteration of Vessels (MARAV) in accordance with DFARS Subpart 217-71. If the Contractor does not have a MARAV and instead has a similar certification (such as an Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR)), the Contractor shall provide proof prior to submission to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Specific details will be released with the RFP.

Examples of Pierside Services:

Pierside Services:

· Scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs/replacements to vessel systems that can be accomplished pierside.

· Modifications to vessel systems not requiring dry docking.

· Removal and reinstallation of GFE critical subcomponents such as propulsion engines, generator sets, etc.

· Annual inspections and multi-year certification validations

· Cleaning and painting permitted at the vessel home station or duty location.

· Troubleshooting and analysis of vessel systems to determine full scope of repair requirements.

Z3 Strategy:

See above for certification requirements. The Government has determined that Z3 will be awarded on the basis of full and open competition for all vessel classes and each vessel will be competed individually.

Market Survey Request:

1. The United States Government (USG) seeks industry feedback on potential contractors in Z3. It is the intent of USG to read through, analyze, and utilize the submitted information.

2. All portions of this market survey are merely for market research purposes, subject to change at any time, are in no way binding the USG, and do not represent an established requirement. Any attachment furnished are for information purposes only with the understanding that the USG is under no obligation of any kind to proceed with an acquisition in any way related to or based upon the information set forth herein. Nothing contained in this survey should be regarded as a basis upon which to seek payment, reimbursement or other consideration from the USG. Moreover, this market survey is not intended as a solicitation of offers or request for competitive proposals.

3. Response Format: Please submit electronic responses to the Government POC listed below. The subject line must include the message number, (example 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3) and “[Company’s Name] response to A-WSM RFI Z3-0001, Attn: [Contract Specialist Name]”

4. Response Due: Please submit electronic responses to this survey as well as questions for clarification to: usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.wrn-watercraft@mail.mil The Contract Specialist for Z3 is Nicole Gram.

Survey Responses shall be furnished by 21 February 2019.

5. Market Survey Questionnaire: The questionnaire below is intended to provide information to assist the USG gather information regarding your company’s capabilities to the desired services outlined above.

ACC-WRN will not publicly disclose proprietary information obtained as a result of this RFI. To the full extent that it is protected by law and regulations, information properly identified by a respondent as Proprietary or Confidential will be kept confidential.

5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4) defines this data as Documents which would reveal “trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential.”

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. Company Identification:

a. Company Name:

b. Mailing Address

c. Company Website:

d. Location of Facilities:

e. Point of Contact:

f. Phone Number:

g. Fax Number:

h. Email:

i. CAGE Code (if applicable):

j. DUNS (if applicable)

k. North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for your company:

l. Are you a Small Business?

m. What is the socio economic status of your business? (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SB, VOSB, SDVOSB)

2. Industry Feedback:

Definition of a Small Business Concern (SBC), per 13 CFR 121.105: A small business concern is an “entity organized for profit, with a place of business located in the United States, and which operates primarily within the United States or which makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials or labor.”

Socio-economic categories:

· SDB – Small Disadvantaged Business (defined at 13 CFR 124.1002)

· WOSB or EDWOSB– Woman-Owned Small Business or Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (both defined at 13 CFR 127.200)

· HUBZone SB – HUBZone Small Business (SBA certification required) (defined at 13 CFR 126.103)

· VOSB – Veteran-Owned Small Business (defined at 13 CFR 125.11)

· SDVOSB – Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (defined at 13 CFR 125.12)

a. Is your company a small business operating in the United States?

b. Is your company registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)?

c. Is your company interested in Pier Side work, and if so, which specific areas of responsibility? As a prime contractor or a subcontractor?

d. Is all the work being performed entirely outside of the United States?

e. What portion of the effort could be subcontracted out to Small Business Concerns (defined above)?

f. Where is the location of your shipyard/business?

g. Do you subcontract to other shipyards?

h. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to perform the Pier Side work, do you know of Small Businesses your company can team with or currently have teaming arrangements?

i. Which vessel classes do you have experience in?

j. Has your company provided Pier Side services previously, either as a prime contractor or subcontractor? If so, please specify your role (prime or sub), the contract number, vessel class, description of effort, location of required maintenance, and level of effort.

k. Is your company part of other Government contracts that may issue orders for the required services (i.e. GSA, GBS, etc.)? If so, please provide the contract number, contract period of performance and list of labor categories that apply.

l. How many requirements have you fulfilled for the Government in the last two years? Please be specific on which vessel class, and level of effort.

m. Does your company have a MARAV or an ABR? If not, can you obtain one?

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