RFI - CENT Kazak Schoolhouse Equipment and Uzbek Medical Supplies.pdf

Agile Combat Power

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR COMBAT COMMAND

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA

31 May 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

FROM: ACC AMIC/PKD

300 Exploration Way

Hampton, VA 23666

SUBJECT: Request For Information (RFI), FA489023RCN06, FY23 Kazakhstan Schoolhouse

Supplies and Uzbekistan Medical Supplies

1) The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research in accordance with (IAW)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is issued IAW Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). The Acquisition Management and Integration

Center (AMIC) is currently conducting market research to determine market capability and understanding of the Government request. This is not a solicitation for proposals and this announcement does not commit AMIC to contract for any service whatsoever.

No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or for any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the

Government to further action as a result of this research.

2) The objective of this requirement is to procure and deliver training systems, aids and devices. This equipment will be used to generate trained and ready forces for

Kazakhstan’s maritime and border security operations. The Contractor shall provide brand name or equal whiteboards and stands; laptops; GPS; and Explosive Ordinance

Disposal tool kits. It is also to procure and deliver medical supplies for the Country of

Uzbekistan. The Contractor will provide brand-name or equal medical aid backpacks.

3) The Government is requesting to obtain feedback to support development of the subject requirement. The below market survey will allow contractors to provide their company's feedback to meet the requirements of this potential contracting effort as well as provide industry insight. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market survey.

4) Attached is the draft procurement workbook (Attachment 1) and Statement of Work

(Attachment 2) for your review. If, after reviewing these documents you believe that your firm is capable of supporting this effort, please provide responses to the following along with any other suggestions or comments your firm may have:

a. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

b. Can or has your company managed a purchase order of this nature? If so, please provide details.

c. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

d. Do the salient characteristics provide adequate detail to provide a valid quote? If not, can you please provide better salient characteristics?

e. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

f. Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small

Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business Concern.

g. Include in your response your ability to meet the following SOW paragraphs: 3.1

Equipment and Materials; 3.2 Electrical—must meet Kazakhstan power and plug requirements; 3.7 DA/JI Event Documentation Requirements; 3.9 DA/JI;

4.1 Reports (shipment); 4.3 Transportation and Shipping; 4.4 Hazardous Cargo;

4.6 Packaging, Palletizing & Wrapping; 4.11 Kazakhstan VAT, Customs Fee and Duties Exception Requirements; 10.0 Required Deliverables- (1) Items are being procured for the Country of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and Warranties must be valid in Country and (2) Items are being shipped overseas and must meet International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulation

(IATA DGR).

h. Describe any relevant topics, concerns, or information that would assist the United States

Government (USG) in formulating an acquisition strategy.

5) The estimated period of performance is on or before 365 days after award commencing in

XXX 2023. The NAICS code is 459410 (Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers) with a size standard of $40M for this requirement. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm

Fixed Price (FFP).

6) Again please provide any inputs/feedback, questions, responses to market survey, suggestions and/or concerns regarding the attached via email utilizing Attachment 3, also, submit a capabilities statement of your company to Contract Manager (CM) at stephen.copetas.4.ctr@us.af.mil and Contract Officer (CO) delvin.whitlock.1@us.af.mil

No later than June 14, 2023 by 10:00 AM ET. The USG will consider all input and revise the requirements package accordingly within the best interest of the Government.

If there are any questions, the USG may provide responses to this RFI.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

mailto:stephen.copetas.4.ctr@us.af.mil mailto:delvin.whitlock.1@us.af.mil

Attachment(s):

Attachment 1 – Draft Procurement Workbook—

Kazak Schoolhouse Supplies and Uzbek Medical

Supplies

Attachment 2 – Draft SOW—Kazak Schoolhouse

Equipment and Uzbek Medical Supplies

Attachment 3 – RFI Questions & Answers Form