FA8100-24-IUID -- IUID RFI 23 May 24.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION CART

REMANUFACTURING

(FA8100-24-IUID)

1. SYNOPSIS

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Logistics Directorate (LG/LZ), Supply Chain Requirements Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio is conducting market research seeking vendor interest to provide AFSC with mission capable equipment needed to sustain marking of reparable parts at Air Force depots and specific Air Force Bases (AFB). The remanufacturing effort provides various depot and base repair facilities with the ability to continue meeting their maintenance, supply chain management, and operations and installation support mission requirements.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is issued solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force (AF) is not seeking proposals, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals at this time.

Respondents are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the Government’s point of entry (www.sam.gov) for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is for the AFSC/LG organization to gather information about the market interest and capability to provide the AFSC with mission capable equipment needed to sustain marking of reparable parts at Air Force depots and specific Air Force Bases (AFB). This remanufacturing effort provides various depot and base repair facilities with the ability to continue meeting their maintenance, supply chain management, and operations and installation support mission requirements. Remanufacturing is intended to restore Air Force IUID marking carts currently in operational use to a "like-new" condition and involves substantially replacing operating components to new specifications where old components are worn out and/or unable to fully function and meet mission requirements. The attached draft SOW does not represent the exact requirements that will be provided with any future official RFP but are considered similar in size and scope to the anticipated requirement.

3. DELIVERY

Final delivery anticipated to be completed by September 2029.

All interested Contractors should answer the following question:

· How many remanufactured carts could be provided within each Period of Performance (1 base and 4 options).

4. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT ELEMENTS

The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) for supplies, with a base and 4 options. The proposed North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334419 which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees.

5. SCOPE/REQUIREMENTS

AFSC/LZ is conducting an RFI for potential companies who are interested in remanufacturing and delivering the IUID carts. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Small Disadvantage Businesses 8(a)’s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and provide the requested information below. In addition to the specifics below, see the attached SOW for a description of the anticipated requirements.

All interested Contractors should include the following information:

a. Provide a statement on the contractor’s intention to respond to the RFP for the remanufacturing and delivering the IUID carts contract implementing the attached SOW.

b. Identify if contractor is interested in Prime or Subcontracting Opportunities.

I. Additionally, provide any anticipated teaming arrangements. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

c. Provide a brief history of your contractor / teaming experience in:

I. Does your company have experience or working knowledge of:

i. Fabrication, machining, and manufacturing IUID support equipment or

ii. Engineering and remanufacturing specialized IUID equipment that comply with MIL-STD-130 .

iii. Tooling cabinets, tooling foam pre cutouts, tool etching, and acquisition of tooling.

iv. Logistics for delivery of IUID carts or heavy-duty equipment nationwide and overseas.

v. Does your company currently have or has worked on IUID cart remanufacturing. If so, please provide the contract number.

d. Briefly describe your approach, and capability to satisfy the requirements section within the attached SOW.

e. In accordance with this RFI, describe any potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues that you believe to exist in association to this effort as described in the attached Draft SOW. For any potential OCI issue(s), please describe the plan for addressing and alleviating any issue.

f. Provide any questions or comments concerning the requirements described in the Draft SOW. Additionally, if contractor is unable to meet any requirements identified in the draft SOW please provide brief explanation.

g. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for planning purposes only. Please separate the cost for carts and shipping.

If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Request that large and small businesses provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value. Please provide supporting rationale for the recommended percentage and categories of work your company would consider subcontracting opportunities.

6. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

OCI, as defined and discussed in FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, is a concern in all acquisitions across the Department of Defense. Early involvement with our industry partners is a key element of the OCI process, and it is critical for the Government to be able to identify any potential OCI issues as early as possible for an acquisition. This would allow ample time to address and evaluate any potential OCI issues, if required, prior to contract award with minimal impact to critical acquisition schedules.

Interested Offerors are requested to evaluate any potential OCI issues with regard to this requirement. Interested Offerors are encouraged to identify any OCI issues, as stated in FAR 9.5 to the Contracting Officer (CO). This will assist the CO in determining if the contractor will need to submit an OCI Mitigation Plan for any solicitation that might result from this notice.

7. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION REQUESTED

The Contractor's RFI response shall be:

· 5 pages or less (cover page is not included in page count)

· Times New Roman 12 font

· One (1)-inch margins

· Page size should be 8.5 x 11 inches.

· Foldouts are permitted but will be assessed toward total page count.

Provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners.

· Company/Institute Name

· CAGE Code

· Address

· Point of Contact

· Phone Number

· E-mail Address

· Web Page URL

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

· An acknowledgement of your registration for NAICS code 336214, Size Standard of 1,000 employees.

*Socio-Economic Size Status:

· ____ Large Business

· ____ Small Business (check all that apply)

· ____ Small Disadvantaged Business

· ____ Certified 8A Program Participant: SBA Certification Date: Expiration Date:

· ____ Woman-Owned Small Business

· ____ HUBZone Small Business

· ____ Veteran-Owned Small Business

· ____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

· ____ Ability One Provider

Note: All interested contractors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contracts. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action.

Due Date: Responses should be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Tisha McLelland, tisha.mclelland@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, Karla Wells, karla.wells@us.af.mil by 3 June 24 at noon CST. Late responses may not be reviewed.

8. SUBMISSIONS/QUESTIONS

Please do not submit proprietary information.

THIS IS AN RFI ONLY. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The AF has not made a commitment to procure any of the items or services discussed above, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Any questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer and/or the Contract Specialist, as identified above.

Attachment:

1. SOW