Barriers_RFI_-_28_March_19.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI - FA558719RA005

48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Issue Date: Response Due Date: NAICS Code: Subject:

March 28, 2019 April 9, 2019 332999 – Barricades, metal, manufacturing Request for Information (RFI) – Security/Vehicle Barriers Maintenance

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of, and willing to provide, maintenance services for the repair and upkeep of various security systems and vehicle barriers on Royal Air Force bases.

Background:

The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron at RAF Lakenheath has identified a potential need for Security & Barrier Maintenance Services, and is seeking to pursue a contract to allow Contractors to provide the requested maintenance services for three geographically separated United States Visiting Forces (USVF) bases in the United Kingdom (UK). The current scope of effort includes: RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell.The scope of work would include, but is not limited to: Providing non-personal services, to include all personnel, supervision, tools, supplies/materials, equipment, and other items necessary to maintain and repair all security equipment. The following types of security equipment and Active Vehicle Barriers (AVB’s) on these Installations are identified as, but not limited to: Bi-Fold Gates, Drop Arms, Tire Shredders, Hydraulic Bollards and Final Denial Barriers. Maintenance, Inspections, emergency call outs and repair services shall be in accordance with each manufacturer’s specifications, state and local codes, and commercial practices.

Anticipated contract performance is one (1) base year (12 months) with four (4) one-year options.

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 Security & Barrier Maintenance Services requirement. 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 security and vehicle barrier management 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 Points of Contact (POCs), below with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than April 9, 2019. 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 Security & Barrier Maintenance Services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature including a capability statement commonly provided to the general public; if available, please provide your NCAGE/DUNS information.

3. Based upon the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), are there any aspects that are unclear and/or unachievable in accordance with industry standards?

4. Based upon the attached DRAFT PWS, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance within industry for integrated waste management services?

5. Based upon the attached DRAFT PWS, would your company be able to provide quote/proposal if a thirty (30) day solicitation period were used? If not, how much time would you need?

6. Past/Current performance for projects within the last four years where your firm was the Prime Contractor, to include:

a. Contract identification number(s)

b. Title and a brief summary of the project requirements

c. Contracting Agency or firm (Government or commercial)

d. Value of contracts at award and completion to include the number/value of modifications

e. Type of contract (fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, etc.)

7. All United States Government contracts require that prospective contractors be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This is a free to register service hosted by the US Government and is required by law. If your company is interested in this requirement, you must be registered and active within this system. The enrollment process, as well as more information about this system, can be found at the following: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to the POCs listed below.

POC:

Primary POC: SrA Michael Hindsman Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 523335 Email: michael.hindsman@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: SSgt Jacob Horton Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 52 2253 Email: jacob.horton.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

48 CONS/PKB

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