RFI ESAP 3.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) ONLY Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Equipment & Small Aircraft Protection (ESAP) 3 April 5, 2024

This is not a request for quote (RFQ). This RFI is for planning and information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.

The information received in response to this notice will be used to further define the Government's requirement and determine if two (2) or more capable small businesses respond with information sufficient to support a small business set-aside and/or to determine if the Government can expect adequate competition. We encourage all interested large and small businesses capable of satisfying the requirement in full to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement.

For this acquisition, the Government contemplates use of NAICS code 332311, titled: Prefabricated Metal Building and Component with an SBA Size Standard of 750 employees and Product Service Code (PSC) 5410, titled:

Prefabricated and Portable Buildings.

Information received as a result of this RFI will be used solely for market research purposes. The Government shall use this market research in determining the best method of procurement, which is part of the acquisition planning process. This RFI is for information purposes only and no award will result from the RFI.

A. Purpose/Scope:

As part of its market research, the General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) located in Robins AFB, Georgia, is issuing this RFI to determine if there exists an adequate number of interested and qualified contractors capable of providing the requirement as further described.

The Government may use the responses to this RFI for information and planning purposes. The product description describes only the currently contemplated possible scope and may vary from the actual scope identified in the Final product description included in any Request for Quotation (RFQ).

B. Description:

The Equipment & Small Aircraft Protection (ESAP) Type 3, hereby referred to as ESAP 3 equipment provides protection for fighter aircraft and a wide range of mission essential support assets against a specific class of threat weapons. The ESAP systems are designed to be temporary systems that can be rapidly set up with limited manpower and equipment. They are also designed to be relocatable. First Article Testing would be a firm requirement. The Government is contemplating full and open competition procurement and anticipates establishing a long-term contracting vehicle (should this requirement materialize). The estimated purchase quantity is one hundred

(100) units over a 5-year period.

C. Objectives of the Request for Information:

1. Understand the level of interest and availability of potential vendors that could provide the requested item(s).

2. Identify issues, roadblocks, and barriers to successful solution implementations.

Equipment & Small Aircraft Protection (ESAP) 3 April 5, 2024

3. Gain a more comprehensive understanding of industry best practices.

4. Obtain vendor feedback on if the vendor will utilize any subcontractors or contractor teaming arrangements.

D. Sources:

It is anticipated that a Request for Quote (RFQ) will be posted via GSA eBuy.

E. Product Description:

Reference Attachment 1: Product Description. Design plans would be provided to a selectee/awardee. Drawings are Government owned.

All products (if applicable) must be in full compliance with the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a) as implemented by DFARS 252.225-7012, meaning that any textile end products, including all of the components thereof, have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States or one of its territories, and by DFARS 252.225-7015, meaning that any hand or measuring tools have been produced in the United States or its outlying areas.

F. Contracting Team Arrangement:

Vendors are encouraged to form a Contracting Team Arrangement. A GSA Schedule Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) is an arrangement in which two or more GSA Schedule contractors’ team together to provide a total solution to meet a customer's needs. Under Schedule CTAs, contractors complement each other, and it allows teams to compete for orders for which they may not qualify independently. GSA encourages the use of CTAs to meet buyer’s requirements. For additional information, please visit www.gsa.gov/CTA.

G. Response:

All information received in response to this RFI marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. GSA will not pay for information received in response to this RFI. There is no commitment by the Government to issue an RFQ, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this RFI.

Please limit responses or capability statement(s) to five (5) pages. At a minimum, responses should include:

1. Company Information: (name, phone number, DUNS, CAGE Code, POC information, website, etc.)

2. GSA contract(s): contract numbers and contractor’s socioeconomic status

3. Description of your company’s capabilities as they relate to the services described in this notice.

4. A description of your company’s previous experience providing the services described in this notice.

5. A description of any teaming/subcontracting your company anticipates utilizing in support of this requirement.

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In addition, please respond to the following questions:

1. What additional information, details, or items would your company need in a RFQ to provide a quote for this requirement?

2. Has your company performed similar product buys with the contract type listed (FFP, Cost Reimbursement)? If so, please describe your company’s experience with these contract types.

3. Are there any elements of the requirement that would preclude you from submitting a quote?

4. How much quote preparation time (# of Days) are typically needed for your company to respond?

5. What, if any, risks, or other factors does your company foresee that may deter your company from submitting a quote on this requirement?

6. How likely is it that you will subcontract or act as a subcontractor and/or team with another contractor for any part of the work for this requirement and if so, what percentage?

7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in finalizing its market research and acquisition strategy?

8. Suggested NAICS Codes and GSA categories/Special Item Numbers (if applicable)

9. What contract type should be awarded? How it should be structured?

10. What is your company’s production capacity?

11. Are there other specifications of different size shelters that would meet the Government’s requirements?

12. Are you interested in participating in an industry call either 1-1 or collectively?

Responses are due on or before the RFI close date.

H. GSA Points of Contacts

Primary:

Melissa Salvatore Section Chief melissa.salvatore@gsa.gov Office: (817) 850-8273

Secondary:

Daniel Herrera Contracting Officer daniel.herrera@gsa.gov Office: (817) 850-8256