DPM RFI.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

48TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Issue Date: 25 June 2024 Response Due Date: 03 July 2024 NAICS: 488991-Preparing goods for transportation (i.e., crating, packing) 484121-Container Trucking Service, Long Distance, Truckload

Subject: Request for Information (RFI) – Packing, Containerization and Local Drayage Service

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Although “Proposal” and “Offeror” are used in the Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing Packing, Containerization, and Local Drayage Services (henceforth referred to as “Packing and Containerization”)

Background:

The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at RAF Mildenhall has identified a potential need for Packing and Containerization Services. The Contractor would be required to provide packing and containerization services for multiple geographically separated United States Visiting Forces bases throughout the United Kingdom (UK). The scope would also include but is not limited to:

providing all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform packing and containerization services. Anticipated contract performance is one (1) base year (12 months), with four (4) option years. Projected mobilization to commence sixty (60) days after award, with a performance start date of 01 January 2025

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE

PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) may apply to any subsequent contract action. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the Installation Support Services requirement described above. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on FBO or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI.

Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for future packing and containerization service acquisitions or similar requirements.

Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Primary Point of Contact (POC), below with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than 03 July 2024. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide packing and containerization services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Does your company have the infrastructure and capacity to provide packing and containerization services to geographically separated installations?

3. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature commonly provided to the general public; if available, please provide your NCAGE/DUNS information.

4. 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?

5. Based upon the information included above, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance within industry for packing and containerization services?

6. Please identify and provide cost driver information that may affect performance of packing and containerization services.

Please submit a written response via scan/email attachment on company letterhead to the points of contact listed below.

Points of Contacts:

SSgt Balente Guzman, Contracting Officer Phone +44 1638 522060 Email: balente.guzman@us.af.mil

Aaron Hamilton, Contract Specialist Phone +44 1638 522353 Email: aaron.hamilton.5@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

48 CONS/PKB – Lakenheath, United Kingdom Building 977 Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN mailto:balente.guzman@us.af.mil mailto:aaron.hamilton.5@us.af.mil