2ndRFI.doc

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

463L CARGO PALLET

(NSN 1670-00-820-4896 CT)

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for repair and production of the 463L Cargo Pallet for use by AFMAJCOMs, Army, Navy, Marines, and DLA. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Below is a description of the 463L Cargo Pallet requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. As part of this Market Research, the end-item Drawings and the Repair Specifications for the 463L Pallets have been included. A draft PWS is also attached as a guide.

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Donna Pallini at (478) 222-1955 or Mandy Mathews at (478) 222-1754.

Purpose/Description:

The 463L pallet is a single purpose, air transport certified asset, measuring 88” x 108”, weighing 300 lbs or less, and composed of an aluminum outer shell with a balsa wood core. The pallets are used for transport throughout the military airlift system which includes cargo loaders, forklifts, and conveyor systems. The cargo aircraft include the C-130, C-5, and C-17.

The current focus is repair of the 463L cargo pallet to the current specifications with the possibility for buys IAW current specifications. Projected repair quantities are estimated to be an average of 3,000 pallets per month. Projected buy quantities (optional) are estimated to be 2,000 per month for the third through fifth years of the contract.

This RFI focuses on the current specification. The possibility of new configurations is continuing to be explored for future acquisitions.

Please respond to this RFI even if you answered the first RFI dated 29 Sep 2011.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Business Information:

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

E-mail Address:

CAGE Code:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code: 314912 (500 Employees)

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· Large Business

(Yes / No)

· Small Business

· Small Disadvantaged

· Woman-Owned Small Business

· HUB-Zone Certified

· 8(a) Certified

· Service Related Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

· Veteran-Owned Small Business

· Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

· How long have you been in business?

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

Written responses or e-mail responses must be received no later than close of business Thursday, February 2, 2012. If mailing, please mail your response to:

WR-ALC/GRVKBA

Attn: Donna Pallini

460 Richard Ray Blvd Ste 200

Robins AFB GA 31098-1813

463L Pallet Repair Program

To Current Configuration IAW Attached Drawings

General Capability Questions:

We are interested in fostering a competitive environment to obtain the best value to fulfill our requirement for safe and serviceable pallets.

1. If the current specifications are used for repair RFP/contract (for an estimated 3,000 repairs per month), do you anticipate submitting a proposal?

2. If an optional buy CLIN is added to #1 above, do you anticipate submitting a proposal?

3. What would you have to do to accommodate a POSSIBLE buy CLIN to produce 2,000 pallets per month to the current specification in addition to the estimated 3,000 repairs?

4. Is a ramp up for production different than for repairs (both based on the existing specifications)? Once you have ramped up to the required repair quantities per month, if an order was placed for production units, how long would it take you to ramp up to produce an additional quantity of 2,000 per month? Is there a maximum production quantity that would prevent you from submitting a proposal if added to the required repair quantities? What kind of advance notice would be necessary for optional buys or what kind of lead time after an order is placed would be necessary? Please elaborate on any schedule conflicts or obstacles that would prevent you from meeting the optional buy quantity in addition to the required repair.

5. If buy quantities are added, are there any identified quantity ranges that would lend itself to price breaks?

6. We are anticipating awarding a 5 year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ/Requirements contract with a two year basic. Is an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause necessary to cover economic fluctuations of any other material costs besides aluminum?

7. What time basis (monthly, semi-annual, annual) would you purchase materials used in the repair of pallets?

8. Can you procure/obtain materials (aluminum sheets, balsa wood, extrusions) in quantities necessary to meet the estimated monthly quantities?

9. Can these materials be purchased domestically?

10. How would you encourage small business participation/opportunities for the various products or services required/needed for the repair or production of the cargo pallet?

11. Do you foresee any partnering or teaming arrangements for this requirement?

12. What are your inspection procedures for determining the level of repair? Do you have procedures in place for documentation/retention of data regarding damage to items entering the facility?

Specification:

MIL-DTL-27443F

Draft PWS dated 27 Sep 2011 Drawings:

7031843 HCU-6E Pallet Assembly, Cargo

7231258 Rail, Short-Cargo, Pallet, HCU-6E

7133042 Extrusion, Pallet Rail – Airborne Cargo

7231256 Rail, Long-Cargo, Pallet, HCU-6E

7133043 Ring Assembly-Pallet

7031839 Clip, Angle, Pallet Corner