ISP_RFI.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

48th Communications Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Inside Plant & Premise Wiring

FA558725R00AB

1. RFI Overview

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within 48 CONS as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** 48 CONS/ will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official point(s) of contact (POCs) for this RFI. These individual(s) are the only authorized contact(s) permitted to communicate on behalf of 48 CONS / 48th Comm Sq RAF Lakenheath about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below.

2. Background Information

This is a "Blanket Purchase Agreement" (BPA) which is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources of supply. If awarded, you will be authorized to provide Inside Plant & Premise Wiring, in accordance with the attached Schedule and Price List, when called by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative(s) during the period of estimated 02 February 2026 through 01 February 2031.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The contractor shall engineer, furnish, install, test, and repair (EFIT&R) Inside Plant & Premise Wiring to include installation of interior fiber optic and copper cables with terminations, cable management systems, equipment cabinets and racks, cable termination drops, patch panels, ducting, conduit and grounding for racks/cabinets and communications systems. Fiber optic cables/ducting to be in interior options for blown and drawn fiber with various multiple strand options for both multi-mode and single-mode. Copper cable structured wiring to be in options of either twisted pair Cat 5e for facilities with a majority of existing Cat 5e infrastructure or Cat 6A for newer facilities at the discretion of the designated project Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All copper terminations will follow T568A configuration unless T568B is specifically stated during order submission. All newly installed cabinets or racks will be permanently fixed to the floor (bolted) unless directed otherwise by the AUTHORIZED CALLER and grounded appropriately. Provision for safe asbestos abatement working methods to be included for work areas identified by US Air Force (USAF) Civil Engineers as containing historical asbestos contaminated materials.

The contractor will provide electrical engineering installations (110 and 220 volts) for complementary power supply installations for work associated with Inside Plant & Premise Wiring by the contractor. All electrical works to be planned and undertaken by United Kingdom (UK) appropriately qualified electrical engineers. Contractors must be assessed and deemed suitable to be added to the Electrical Skilled Persons register by the Base Authorized Person (AP) Electrical prior to starting any work on the UK bases. The Skilled Person Standing Instruction lasts for a maximum of 3 years, after which they must be reassessed by the AP Electrical. Contractors not in possession of these documents cannot be considered for future communication projects involving electrical installations. To complete electrical work within fuel facilities (PSI’s, Petrol Stations etc.) and any other electrical installations identified as Hazardous Areas in a DSEAR Assessment or have Flameproof / Explosion proof and Intrinsically Safe Equipment or ‘Ex’ Rated Equipment within will require a CompEx 1-4 qualification and registered as a Hazardous Area Electrical Skilled Person. Electrical Contractors shall be assessed and deemed competent as an Electrical Skilled Person Hazardous Areas (with CompEx 1-4) by the Base Authorized Person (AP) Electrical office prior to working on the NEMA 7 enclosures, Flameproof / Explosion proof and Intrinsically Safe Equipment or ‘Ex’ Rated Equipment to include inside the PAS units (RAF Lakenheath). The CompEx 1–4 qualification must be renewed every 5 years. To work in Munition Storage Areas knowledge of ESTC 6 and electrical installations in Munitions Areas is essential.

Items listed on the agreement price list for installation of Inside Plant & Premise Wiring shall include delivery to the site by the contractor.

2.2. Place of Performance

Any RAF installation within the UK where there is USAF presence.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 03-FEB-2026. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 02-FEB-2025.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 3 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

· Company Name

· Unique Entity ID

· CAGE Code

· POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

3.2. Historical Work

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

· A brief description of the project

· Contract number

· Period of performance

· Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

· Dollar value of the project

· Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

5. Conclusion

48 CONS would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

Attachment:

DRAFT Performance Work Statement