ORCC- Market Research Questionnaire.docx

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

LAND AND MARITIME

P.O. BOX 3990

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43218-3990

I. PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is issuing a Request for Information (RFI).

The Government seeks responses from industry to provide support National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for O-Rings used on, but not limited to, the Ohio Class SSBN (TRIDENT) and the Nuclear Reactors Program.

II. POSSIBLE SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The total number of NSNs needed for DLA weapon system sustainment may increase or decrease as the sustainment effort matures. This current solicitation will be the only planned opportunity that a contractor will have the opportunity to submit a proposal for NSNs that fall within the scope of this solicitation.

SCOPE/VOLUME:

Current volume of NSNs is approximately 1900; however, the scope of the contract includes any DLA managed O-ring product, used by the DoD or the Federal Government and identified in one of the following Federal Supply Classes:

1005- Guns, thru 30 mm 1025- Guns, over 150 mm - 200 mm 1055- Launchers, Grenade, Rocket and Pyrotechnic 1240- Optical Sight and Range Equipment 1720- Aircraft Launching Equipment 2540- Vehicle Furniture and Accessories 2590- Miscellaneous Vehicle Components 2805- Gas Reciprocating Engine and Components, Except Aircraft 2815- Diesel Engine and Components 2940- Engine Air and Oil Filters, Strainers and Cleaners, Except Aircraft 2990- Miscellaneous Engine Accessories, Except Aircraft 3040- Miscellaneous Power Trans Equipment 4310- Compressors and Vacuum Pumps 4320- Power and Hand Pumps 4730- Fittings and Specialties; Hose, Pipe and Tube 4820- Valves, Nonpowered 4921- Torpedoes Maintenance, Rep, and Checkout Specialized Equipment 4940- Miscellaneous Maintenance and Rep Shop Specialized Equipment 5330- Packing and Gasket Materials 5331- O-Rings 5340- Hardware, Commercial 5365- Bushings, Rings, Shims and Spacers 5999- Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components

It is anticipated there are four methods of procurement the Government will be utilizing as part of any resulting contract:

1. COMPETING FUTURE PURCHASE ORDERS- A competed purchase order is a purchase request for a fixed quantity of an item requiring delivery within the time specified on the purchase order. All future purchase orders will be competed between the prime awardees during the period of performance. Awarded purchase orders may be split between two competing prime awardees. To be eligible to compete on these future purchase orders, the prime awardee must quote on a specific percentage (TBD) of the future purchase orders, within the contract year. An RFQ issuance process will be initiated for the competition.

2. RAPID ORDERING CATALOG- a Rapid Ordering Catalog of high demand, and/or high priority items that require a rapid response may be created. This will include prices and delivery information from competing prime awardees.

3. RAPID ORDERING CATALOG SUPPLEMENT - AUTOMATED ORDERING- For select items that are high demand, and/or high priority, the Contracting Officer may issue a RFP to add item(s) to the Rapid Ordering Catalog Supplement, which establishes catalog prices and order details so that the Contracting Officer can easily compare the prices and order details to make Best Value decision. The Rapid Ordering Catalog Supplement will be for a shorter period and up to two (2) years.

4. COMPETED LTCS (MINI-LTCS)- at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, LTC pricing may be competed for a fixed-time period for a minimum of two years or the remainder of the basic contract, whichever is longer for any NSN.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

· Function as a source of supply for the population of NSNs within the scope of the O-RCC solicitation.

· Contractors must submit pricing for all 201 NSNs listed on the Price Evaluation List (PEL) prior to the solicitation closing. All 201 NSNs listed on the PEL will be used for the determination of the competitive range and for award evaluation.

· Contractors must deliver awarded NSNs within required delivery timeframe.

· Contractors must propose on 75% of the NSNs procured under Sections 2.6.1 and 2.6.4 of the PWS.

· The Contractor shall institute a quality and inspection program that ensures the spare parts received from its vendors, subcontractors and suppliers are in strict accordance with the technical and quality requirements specified by the Government for the item.

· Contractors shall perform all other responsibilities and tasks not listed under Section 1.3 Contactor Responsibilities but described in the entire solicitation.

III. BACKGROUND – Please complete sections below:

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1. Is your company interested in participating in this O-Ring initiative? |_| Yes |_| No

NOTE: If your company’s answer to this question is “No” the survey is complete please return your company’s response to Brandy.Warner@dla.mil). Thank you for participating.

2. Following review of this Sources Sought Notice and associated attachments, does your company believe it can provide an offer in accordance with the solicitation requirements listed below?

· Contractor shall designate a dedicated program manager or equivalent, who will be responsible for the communication, coordination, and successful delivery of the supplies ordered on the contract. |_| Yes |_| No

· All offerors must be compliant with the higher-level quality standard ANSI/ISO/ASQ(E) Q9001 American National Standard, Quality management systems.

|_| Yes |_| No

· Price all 201 NSNs on the Price Evaluation List (PEL). Please note, the PEL NSN Listing is not the entire listing of NSNs potentially supported by the Program. Refer to attachment labeled “Potential NSNs” for 1900 NSNs that currently fall under the scope.

|_| Yes |_| No

· Provide traceability for all 201 NSNs on the Price Evaluation List (PEL).

|_| Yes |_| No

· Propose on 75% of the NSNs procured under Sections 2.6.1 and 2.6.4 of the PWS.

|_| Yes |_| No

· Maintain a 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate.

|_| Yes |_| No (provide OTD that you could maintain and include explanation)

· System for Award Management (SAM) registration at solicitation closure.

|_| Yes |_| No

· Export Control/Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration along with Enhanced Validation (also known as E-JCP) at solicitation closure.

|_| Yes |_| No

· Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities, including order processing, invoicing, and electronic funds transfer.

· Access to cFolders to obtain the solicitation’s Technical Data Packages (TDP) at solicitation closure.

3. The proposed IDIQ contract will have an ordering period of four (4) years, and two three-year (3) year option periods, totaling 10 potential contract years. Is a four-year base period with option periods thereafter agreeable? |_| Yes |_| No

a. If no, please explain.

b. Indicate “ideal” or preferred base period.

|_| 1 |_| 2 |_| 3 |_| 4 |_| 5 |_| No preference (e.g. Number of Base Years does not affect Price)

c. How many option periods (assuming one-year in length) would you quote with a four-year base period?

|_| 1 |_| 2 |_| 3 |_| 4 |_| 5 |_| More than 5 |_| None

3. Are there items on the attached list that you cannot quote? |_| Yes |_| No

If yes, explain:

V. COMMERCIALITY - Please complete sections below:

1. If your company willing and able to provide evidence of commercial sales and support needed to verify price reasonableness? |_| Yes |_| No

Documentation that would potentially help support commerciality may include but is not limited to:

a. Published Catalogs/Price Lists

b. Un-Redacted Commercial sales history (e.g., Invoices showing sales to companies outside of Federal, State or Local Government, etc.). The importance of provided un-redacted invoices is to assist in proving the item(s) have been sold commercially at like prices and for like quantities.

c. Complete set of Drawings. You may mark your drawings as “Proprietary and Confidential” as the Government will only use them for determination of Price Reasonableness.

d. Proof of availability or announcement of the Commercial Item to the general public

VII. ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK FROM YOUR COMPANY:

ATTACHMENT:

1. Potential Evaluation List 201 NSNs

2. Potential NSNs in Scope image1.png