CommercialSurvey_Valve Assembly.doc

Market Research/Commercial Item Survey RETURN THE COMPLETED SURVEY TO Karen Kennedy VIA E-MAIL AT Karen.L.Kennedy26.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 6:00 PM EST May 10, 2021 The Army Contracting Command intends to solicit for Valve Assembly, Bottom Loader, NSN 4820-01-192-5931 / Part Number: F635AG. This survey, and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a “Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid”, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This survey is used to determine if the item is commercially available or has a commercial equivalent, please answer the questions below:

1. General Supplier Information:

Business Name:

Address:

FAX:

Point of contact:

Email Address:

CAGE:

DUNs Number:

Business Type (Check all that apply);

8(a)

Minority Owned

Disabled Veteran

Small Business

Hub Zone

Small-Disadvantaged

Large Business

Women Owned

2. Noun:

Item: _ Valve Assembly, Bottom Loader__

Part Number: __ F635AG _________________________

NSN: _4820-01-192-5931_

Price per unit for the quantity of 360 Each $________________ 2a. A summary of your company’s expertise in the manufacturing of the part.

2b. Can you manufacture the valve assembly, NSN: 4820-01-192-5931; Part Number F635AG? Please explain.

2c. Can you manufacture the valve assembly similar to NSN: 4820-01-192-5931; Part Number: F635AG however, under a different part number? What is the part number? Describe the major differences between Part Number F635AG and another similar part number?

2d. Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Distributor?

2e. If you are the OEM, what is the production lead-time required after receipt of an order to the Government (number of days for shipment to FOB Destination Texarkana, TX)? If you are shipping to a distributor, please describe timeline and process. Please explain any unique processes.

2f. OEM, please include a list of distributors with Distributor Name, Point of Contact (POC)/Name, Email, Address, Phone Number, and CAGE Code.

2g. If you are a Distributor, what is the production lead-time required after receipt of an order to the Government (number of days for shipment to FOB Destination Texarkana, TX)? Please explain any unique processes.

3. What is the most economical production rate for this item (please include unit price)?

4. What is the maximum production capability per month? (shift, hour, day schedule)

5. What is the minimum order quantity possible to ship in a given month?

6. What is the maximum order quantity possible to ship in a given month?

7. What is the maximum production capability?

8. A summary of your company’s delivery capability.

9. A summary of your company’s experience conducting First Article Testing

10. A summary of the place of performance.

11. Is the NAICS Code appropriate for the items being requested?

Statements of your firm’s expertise should include reference to relevant contracts performed (including a description of the scope, quantity manufactured, contract number, and point of contact with phone number).

12. Is there a commercial warranty period, and what items are covered?

13. Description of Quality Control System:

ISO 9001:200 Compliant? Yes or No

14. Supplier questions:

[ ] I do not believe this item to be commercially available.

[ ] I believe this item to be commercially available for the following reason:

[ ] 1. This item is of a type customarily used by the general public or by nongovernmental entities for purposes other than government purposes and has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public, or has been offered for sale, lease or license to the general public. (Provide evidence and/or summary data of actual sale, lease or license to the general public (or offer for the same product) as appropriate.)

[ ] 2. This item evolved from an item described in 1 above through advances in technology or performance and is not yet available in the commercial marketplace, but will be available in time to satisfy the Government’s delivery requirements. (Provide evidence that the item evolved from an item described in 1 above, and rationale supporting that the item will be available in time to satisfy the Government’s requirements.)

[ ] 3. This item meets either 1 or 2 above, but requires modification of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace or a minor modification not customarily available in the commercial marketplace, made to meet Government requirements. (For the latter, attach drawings or comparison of the characteristics of the commercial item and the modified item, as appropriate.)

[ ] 4. This item is a combination of items meeting 1, 2, or 3 above that are customarily combined and sold in combination to the general public. (Provide evidence of the customary combination being sold (or offered for sale) to the general public.)

[ ] 5. This is an item that would meet 1, 2, 3, or 4 above, but is being transferred between or among separate divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor. (Explain how the item would meet 1, 2, 3, or 4. Also provide the appropriate support/evidence indicated in 1, 2, 3, or 4 above.)

[ ] 6. This is a non-developmental item that was developed exclusively at private expense and sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. (Provide evidence that it was 1) developed exclusively at private expense, and 2) sold competitively in substantial quantities to multiple state and local governments.)

15. POC for this survey or any further inquiries (name, title, phone and email address): _____________

Please return this survey, with any supporting documentation required, within 3 business days. Thank you for your assistance.

Notice: If this item is determined to be commercially available, in order for the contracting officer to determine the price fair and reasonable on the resultant contract, you may be required to provide the following data along with your proposal, in accordance with FAR 52.215-20(a)(1)(ii)(a), (b), and (c):

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include --

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

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