Request for Information_ Electrical Testing Services Updated.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

ELECTRICAL TESTING SERVICES

48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Issue Date: 22 Novemebr 2024 Response Due Date: 06 December 2024 1200 British Day Time NAICS Code: 238210 Electrical Testing Services

PSC: H959

Subject: Request For Information (RFI) – RAF Mildenhall Electrical Testing Services

NOTE: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and responses are to be treated as information only. See ‘General Information’ below for further details.

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing Electrical testing services that will be performed at a United States Visiting Forces (USVF) location at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK). The contractor is expected to provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that electrical testing services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and perform inspections and testing on the installation which includes but not limited to 110vAC, 208vAC, 230vAC, 400vAC and some running on 60Hz. The associated facilities, their locations, and occupying squadrons’ information shall be included in Appendix C and Facility Information List levels of services will be provided at the time of solicitation.

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE

OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking feedback from industry to assess the clarity, comprehensibility, and practicality of the proposed procurement strategy to ensure that contract is awarded to capable sources that meet these requirements.

No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on Governmentwide point of entry or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this Sources Sought. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for Electrical Testing acquisitions or similar requirements.

Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this post must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POCs) below, with the subject line “Response to Request for Information” no later than 06 December 2024.

NOTE: Only electronic responses are accepted, and responses submitted by any other means may not be considered.

Requested Information:

Interested vendors are requested to provide feedback on the following “DRAFT” solicitation documents.

1. “DRAFT” Performance of Work Statement

a. Is the PWS clear and comprehensive in detailing the service requirements? Are there any areas of the PWS that need clarification or improvement to enable your company to provide an accurate price quote?

b. Are the instructions regarding required work performance, certificates, and safety criteria sufficiently clear for you to prepare a responsive quote? If there are any areas of ambiguity or concern, please specify them.

c. The government is considering awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to at least three contractors for a minimum duration of four years. Do you anticipate any issues with this approach?

d. This will be a firm-fixed-price BPA with the quoted price list remaining valid for a minimum of four years. Can you identify any potential advantages or challenges associated with establishing firm-fixed pricing for a contract of this duration?

2. Kindly share any additional feedback or comments on how the government can ensure selecting the best contractor for this service.

3. Please submit a written response to Points of Contacts (POCs) listed below.

Points of Contacts:

Primary POC:

SSgt Jesseca Edralin, Contracting Officer Email: jesseca.edralin.1@us.af.mil

Secondary POC:

SrA Helbees Tawadrous, Contracting Specialist Email: helbees.tawadrous@us.af.mil mailto:jesseca.edralin.1@us.af.mil mailto:helbees.tawadrous@us.af.mil