N4523A20RC19181 Sources Sought Questionnaire.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ System for Award Management (SAM) https://beta.sam.gov/ DUN/BPN number: __________________________ Point of Contract (Name & Position): _____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:

Phone: _______________ Fax: _________________ E-Mail:______________________

NOTE: Responses will not be published outside the PSNS & IMF Office but will be used as a tool for a possible upcoming acquisition. The tentative North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code selected for this acquisition 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, and the small business size is (35 by million per annum).

1. Is your firm eligible for participation in one or more of the following small business programs under this NAICS code? Check all that apply:

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HubZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran-Owned Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Other ________________________

2. Can your company provide leasing for 1000kW Emergency Diesel Generator?

[ ] yes [ ] no Explanation: ________________________________________________

3. How are staff determined to be technically proficient to perform work to maintain and repair the generator. What are the usual requirements and qualifications your potential customers ask of your company?

4. How does your company manage for inspections of inoperable systems that have been leased? What is the standard initial response time for an inoperable unit? What is the standard time for replacement or repair of an inoperable unit?

5. Please explain your pick up and delivery processes/requirements (e.g. delivery time).

6. What Department of Labor Wage Determination labor categories does your company use to perform this type of service?

7. What are the major cost drivers in providing these types of services?

8. What standards/cost estimation does your company use (e.g., RS means, NCEF Resources list, other)

9. How does your company price these types of services? Do not provide a dollar amount. The question refers to unit of measure (e.g., Each, Month, Linear Foot, Cubic foot, etc.). Identify what type(s) of contract (firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time & material) do you feel suits the requirement identified?

10. What evaluation factors other than price, do you think differentiates a poorly performing company from a good one in this business? What makes an exceptional company in this business?

11. What type of specific terms and conditions do you require in your commercial contracts for this type of service?

12. . If your company were selected, how many calendar days would your company need after contract award date or notice to proceed, before you could be completely set-up and begin providing services ?

[ ] Immediately [ ] 10 days [ ] 15 days [ ] 30 days [ ] Other ____________

13. Comment on any current or potential technical, cost, schedule, or performance risks that you would like to make the Government aware of that concerns Emergency Diesel Generator leasing? Provide any additional feedback that you feel is relevant (i.e. comments on the Draft PWS, problems or any other issues experienced with similar contracts): __________________________________________________________________________________________