RFI.TIPSS_Final (002).docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

TURNKEY INDUSTRIAL PLANT SYSTEMS & SUPPORT

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) at Hill AFB, UT seeks information and feedback from our industry partners for a potential upcoming requirement. Please answer the questions listed at the bottom of this document with as much detail as possible. Additional feedback, insights and recommendations are welcomed.

Please send responses to both of the email addresses listed below:

Shawna Dudis at shawna.dudis@us.af.mil Travis Dean at travis.dean@us.af.mil

Overview:

This anticipated requirement will (1) facilitate support for multiple groups within OO-ALC that have an ongoing need for integrated solutions of turnkey Depot Industrial Plant Equipment (DIPE) systems and subsystems and (2) provide engineering services that enable the day-to-day repair, modification and maintenance missions of various OO-ALC groups. The expectation is that the successful awardee must be able to support the DIPE solutions and day-to-day engineering services for multiple groups.

The Government is currently contemplating a competition that initial market assessments indicate will result in a small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS Code is expected to be 541330 – Engineering Services.

Integrated Turnkey Solution for DIPE:

Examples of DIPE include items such as test stands, fall protection work stands, paint booths, thermal sprays, gap grinders, etc. These pieces of equipment, along with ancillary components, are used to facilitate aircraft maintenance operations in an industrial setting and, therefore, must provide certain quality attributes that will ensure the overall pieces of equipment will have a robust longevity associated with them. These pieces of equipment are routinely used in heavy maintenance operations and must withstand extreme use in challenging environments. It is imperative that DIPE solutions maximize the equipment’s lifecycle while simultaneously minimizing instances and costs of repair.

A turnkey solution must take into account that DIPE typically requires extensive customization and engineering and is generally not readily available in the commercial marketplace as well. Successful integrated support will require an in-depth understanding of Depot-level process and infrastructure necessary to execute production missions.

Engineering Services:

· In conjunction with DIPE: It is anticipated that engineering services associated with turnkey DIPE solutions may necessitate the following in order to provide successful support: removal and disposition of existing equipment; facility preparation for new designs, including facility modifications; coordinating with equipment manufacturers; engineering assistance with design and analysis efforts; cybersecurity; DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) information technology support; coordinating between multiple vendors to integrate and deliver complete systems; facilitating equipment delivery; offloading, rigging and installation; coordinating training for equipment use and maintenance; performing studies and analyses; and coordinating between agencies (e.g. Robins AFB, Defense Logistics Agency, Supply Chain Group, etc.).

· In conjunction with day-to-day support: Various groups within OO-ALC may require contractor provided engineering services on a full-time basis or in other instances, short-term support for special projects or one-off requirements. The ability to hire and retain personnel with specialized skills or as subject matter experts (SMEs) is essential. Certain services performed may require security clearances. Experience with government badging and coordination for access to restricted and controlled areas will also be required. Examples of services anticipated to be needed, include, but are not limited to: Program Manager, Draftsman, Management Analyst, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Corrosion Engineer and Logistics Manager.

Questions:

1. Are you considered a small business concern for the size standard associated with NAICS 541330?

2. Has your business received a socioeconomic designation? If so, please specify.

3. What NAICS Codes other than 541330, if any, do you meet the small business size standards for?

4. Do you currently have direct employees in your concern that are engineers? If so, please specify what type(s).

5. Do you have a licensed Professional Engineer as a direct employee of your business?

6. Do you have, or have you had, cleared employees?

7. Have you been awarded, as a prime, any contracts by the DoD for the services described above under NAICS 541330 or any other NAICS Code?

a. FOR EACH CONTRACT, provide the information specified below:

b. If yes, (you were the prime), specify contract number, customer, contract length and number of FTEs provided.

i. Specify NAICS Code of contract.

c. If yes, (you were the prime), specify labor categories.

d. If yes, (you were the prime), please provide a general summary of the services performed.

i. Did you provide services? Supplies? Both?

e. Did employees of your business support this work? Did you hire any subcontractors to support this work? Please explain and differentiate work done by your direct employees versus work completed by subcontractors.

f. Did this contract include purchases of equipment? If so, please specify what work the equipment supported; include information regarding types and quantities of equipment provided.

i. Did you manufacture some or all of the equipment provided? If so, please explain.

ii. Did you subcontract the equipment requirement?

1. Detail if multiple equipment subcontractors were coordinated with to complete the project and what each sub(s)’ role was.

g. Did you act as an integrator that provided a turnkey service and equipment solution for this contract? If so, please explain what efforts you took to ensure successful integration of this project, e.g. facility modifications. Additionally, specify any efforts you executed that are the same, or similar, to those listed under “Engineering Services: In conjunction with DIPE” in the Engineering Services summary above.

8. Contractors shall have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them, in accordance with FAR 9.104-1(a). The turnkey equipment solutions required under this effort will necessitate significant upfront financial outlays by the contractor.

a. Do you have the ability to evidence that your company meets the responsibility requirement at FAR 9.104-1(a)?