Request for Information (RFI).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

100th RAF Mildenhall, UK

MC 130-J Exterior Aircraft Washes

FA558724R0099

1. RFI Overview

100th RAF Mildenhall plans to have a contract in place for MC-130J Aircraft washes that will ensure sufficient qualified personnel are available to perform the wash per the scheduled operating hours. The contractor shall perform all exterior aircraft wash services consisting of preparing, washing, lubing, and de-preparing the aircraft to completion. These services will be performed in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Technical Orders (T.O.), instructions, applicable aircraft forms and checklists. 48 CONS seeks a solution that details the appropriate wash schedule need to complete this service.

48 CONS is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

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 / 100th RAF Mildenhall about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL

Ms. Valerie Cuevas Contracting Officer 48 CONS Valerie.cuevas@us.af.mil SSgt Connor Jeter Contract Specialist 48 CONS Connor.Jeter@us.af.mil

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. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 02-OCT-24 Deadline for Questions: 12:00 BST on 09-OCT-24 Responses Due: 12:00 BST on 14-OCT-24

2. Background Information

The contractor shall perform aircraft washes and associated lube services as defined in the PWS for all: 100 ARW, 352 SOW, and 55 WG associated aircraft assigned to RAF Mildenhall. This will include any deployed/TDY aircraft that the 100 ARW, 352 SOW, and 55 WG would like to have washed. Historically, RAF Mildenhall completes an average of 146 aircraft washes per year, reference appendix III for breakdown per airframe. The wash services shall be conducted in strict compliance with local, Air Force, Department of Defense, Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and Air Force Occupation Safety & Health (AFOSH) standards mandating instructions & safety requirements for military/civilian operations.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

See Attachment 1- PWS

2.2. Place of Performance

100th RAF Mildenhall, UK

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting 48 CONS 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 5 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. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories.

3.3. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

• Exterior Aircraft washes for a MC-130J aircraft.

• Provide a Schedule that will be followed to complete washes IAW the

PWS.

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?

• 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. 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.

SSgt Connor Jeter Ms.Valerie Cuevas Contract Specialist Contracting Officer connor.jeter@us.af.mil Valerie.cuevas@us.af.mil

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement