Request for Information (RFI) -- NGS R1 dated 29 May 24.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

NON-GOVERNMENT STANDARD SUBSCIPTIONS

1. SYNOPSIS

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) organization is conducting market research seeking vendor interest providing Non-Government Standard Subscriptions to the AFMC organizations.

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 at Sam.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFI is for AFMC and other Air Force organizations to gather information about the market interest and capability to provide the Air Force with internet subscription access to a minimum of 3000 plus users to comprehensive parts and logistics management system that provides linked access to a variety of other associated and required logistics information, as required. These capabilities include access to the following:

1. Electronic versions of historical military and commercial specifications and standards

2. Department of Defense (DoD)-adopted, non-governmental specifications and standards

3. Commercial specifications and standards

4. Electronic components databases

5. Vendor catalogs

6. Inventory locator capability

7. Data subscription must be a comprehensive solution providing a single source for online subscription access to all of the products, documents and capabilities

8. The parts and logistics management system (Haystack Gold) or equivalent is essential to support material/part substitutions, repair Statement of Work (SOW), development of essential waivers for part(s) re-procurement, screening of procurement actions to identify potential sources of supply and competition opportunities for replacement parts, obtain fair and reasonable prices from various vendors, and enable Engineering Laboratories to determine and extend shelf-life of materials, research and develop test methods and limits, and provide process development support to depot maintenance activities. Specified military and commercial specifications and standards are essential to identify technical and safety requirements to support tools and parts procurement, ensure material conformance, respond to contractors’ requests for technical clarifications, support Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with System Program Offices (SPOs) and Program Managers (PMs), ensure compliance with Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) initiatives and directives, update technical data packages for procurement actions, support locally manufacturing or suitably substituting for essential repair parts, research specifications and standards for material substitutions, first-article testing, and process development, and ensure procurement actions provide items/parts that meet required specifications and standards for maintenance repair, and overhaul of several weapon systems.

3. SCHEDULE

The anticipated period of performance (PoP) is a base year and four 1-year options.

Basic Period of Performance (PoP) 1 July 24 – 30 Jun 25 Option I PoP 1 July 25 – 30 Jun 26 Option II PoP 1 July 26 – 30 Jun 27 Option III PoP 1 July 27 – 30 Jun 28 Option IV PoP 1 July 28 – 30 Jun 29

Options may be added to this award as additional funding is made available and by written direction of the AFSC/PZIEC Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

4. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT ELEMENTS

The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for supply, with a base and four 1-year options. The proposed North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services.

This is a follow-on contract to task order FA8136-19-F-A067 under FEDLINK contract LCFDL19D0044. No determination on what contract vehicle the contract will be awarded on.

5. SCOPE/REQUIREMENTS

AFMC is conducting an RFI for potential companies who are interested in providing the Air Force with internet access to an estimated 150 different subscription to comprehensive parts and logistics management system that provides linked access to a variety of other associated and required logistics information, as required. (NGS Compiled Product Listing).

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 , 519290 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 06 May at 10:00AM 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. NGS Compiled Product Listing mailto:tisha.mclelland@us.af.mil mailto:karla.wells@us.af.mil