RFI_ A4 and SAF_IE Enterprise Support Feb 24.pdf

Request for Information

1. Purpose

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This follow up RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued.

The applicable NAICS code for this effort is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

2. Objectives One objective of this RFI is to identify potential vendors (large, small, and socioeconomic concerns) who have the experience and capabilities to successfully perform this work. Vendors are also encouraged to provide information regarding plans to use joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements areas contained herein. Details pertaining to the entire scope of work are contained in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

A second objective is to engage industry to identify risks and opportunities, provide recommendations and other insights as it pertains to the acquisition and the work contemplated in the PWS.

Additionally, if an RFP is subsequently issued, the Government anticipates a compressed response cycle;

therefore, this RFI will provide advanced delivery of the attached Draft PWS, which should allow qualified vendors the necessary time to consider a potential RFP response/proposal and to build necessary teaming relationships.

3. Background

The mission of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) is to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace domains. The AF/A4C aims to effectively optimize resource allocation and Civil Engineering (CE) programs while modernizing and recapitalizing installation infrastructure, protecting installation from mission degradation, and executing sustainment programs. AF/A4C and its strategic partners have transformed how wing and combatant commanders are supported by implementing change across the CE enterprise, employing new business processes, developing strategic governance, and integrating new IT systems to further AF/A4C mission objectives. Deliverables will help SAF/IE enhance Department of Air Force operations and readiness as well as improve military capabilities by reducing costs and lowering operational and strategic risk through better environmental and energy accounting, planning, management, and innovation. This aligns with Air Force sustainability, environmental, water, installation and operational energy, strategic basing, installation planning, community partnerships, climate impact mitigation, and encroachment policies and is on consonance with Executive Orders and Congressional direction.

The Contractor shall provide all services, materials, supplies, equipment as required in connection with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4. Instructions and Response Guidelines Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a capability statement in support of the sections below. If an interested party has previously responded please state as such.

Section 1 – Administrative Information

Provide administrative information including the following as a minimum:

• Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

• Identify the respondent’s CAGE code and UEI number.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked as such.

• Small Business/Socio-Economic status of respondent, if any, (i.e. small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small business).

Section 2 – Statements and Questions for the Vendor

The Government seeks feedback and comments on the attached Draft PWS in general, with specific interest in written comments/feedback on the following considerations/sections:

1. Based on industry experience with similar contracts, are the required tasks and performance objectives consistent with this type of effort or are there additional requirements the Government could include to ensure optimal performance of the contract?

2. Identify any areas where interested parties believe a potential risk exists or will present itself by fulfilling the terms of the PWS (e.g., identification of any deficiencies or false assumptions in the PWS)

3. Is there any area within the PWS where interested parties believe the Government could improve the stated requirements in a clear and unambiguous manner? If so, please identify them and provide recommended language.

4. Is there another NAICS Code that you think would be best suited for this effort? If so, please identify the NAICS and why you deem it more appropriate.

5. Can you support the entire scope of the PWS,

• If yes, will you team with other vendors or can you support on your own

• If, no will you consider subcontracting with another vendor

6. What contract vehicle, contract type would you recommend for this effort?

• Please list any existing contracts, schedules, etc. you are on that could support this effort.

Section 3 – Capability Approach

Interested parties are requested to provide your capabilities detailing how you will be able to meet all the requirements outlined in the PWS based upon your experience performing under similar efforts.

Address all areas in Section II as they are identified in the PWS.

1. Identify your capabilities to fulfilling the requirements in the PWS. Include examples of technical capabilities, capacity, areas of expertise, and relevant experience (i.e., customer, period of performance, contract type, contract value, description of work performed relevant to the PWS).

2. Describe any teaming agreements that will allow you to successfully perform the requirements as outlined in the PWS. If you intend to use joint venturing (JV), partnering or consortiums to meet the requirements areas contained herein, provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partnering/consortium would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this PWS.

*Interested parties are advised to examine this RFI and the supplemental documents in the attachments in their entirety to ensure its response provides all information requested. Interested parties are cautioned that merely re-stating the requirements with a statement of intent to perform DOES NOT reflect an understanding of the requirements or capability to perform. Statements such as “the Offeror understands” and “the Offeror has a long history of outstanding support” along with responses that paraphrase the Request for Information and supplemental documents will be considered as insufficient information to support a firm’s capability. Phrases such as “standard procedures shall be employed” or “well known techniques will be utilized” will also not be considered sufficient.

Capability statements should be submitted in Microsoft Word compatible format and are due no later than Wednesday 14 Feburary 2024, 3:00pm EST. Section 3-Capability Approach, responses shall be limited to 10 pages Calibri or Times new Roman, 11-point font, plus any supporting documents.

Government Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Capability statements should be submitted via email to Capt Richard Snyder at richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil and Mr. Timothy Prymak at timothy.prymak@us.af.mil.

List of Attachments

# Attachment Title 1 Draft Performance Work Statement mailto:timothy.prymak@us.af.mi mailto:shataya.butler@us.af.mil