RFI Memo Sources Sought for containerized shower 30 Aug.docx

The 502d Contracting Squadron/JBKBA, is conducting market research to identify capable sources who have an interest in and the resources to perform a 5-year lease to own contract with a non-standard Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure. The structure provides flexibility for purchase at the end of Option Year Four of a contract. Vendors who can supply Containerized Showers and can meet the Statement of Work (SOW) (See Atch 1) should provide adequate information (e.g. Manufacturer, Part Number, Item Specifications). The Government is seeking information on the availability of capable contractors to provide the aforementioned Containerized Showers for the Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) located at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX.

The North American Standard Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for this acquisition is 332311 - Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, the small business size standard is 750 employees.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION FOR AN OFFER; therefore, in accordance with FAR 15.201(c) any responses to this inquiry will not constitute nor will be considered as a contractor offer, and no award will be issued as a result of this inquiry. This information will be used by the 502 CONS/JBKBA for market research purposes only, and the submitted information will not be returned. Submitted information will be protected in accordance with DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and no feedback will be provided regarding submissions, or the total number of submissions received. Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request for information, as the government is not liable for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request.

The purpose of this RFI is to query the market for potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified commercial small business offerors that can provide/perform the stated requirement. The government is interested in collecting market data/information in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, from potential sources that have the capability to supply Containerized Showers IAW the SOW. Interested and/or potential small business offerors are requested and encouraged to submit responses to the questions below under the Market Survey/Questionnaire, not later than 5:30 P.M. Central Time on 6 September 2024. No extension will be granted. **All correspondence resulting from this RFI shall be sent to Charles House, charles.house.3@us.af.mil and Brian Cooper brian.cooper.18@us.af.mil.

Market Survey/Questionnaire

SUBJECT: Lease With the Option To Purchase Containerized Showers

1. The Government is only conducting market research and attaining information to validate the capability of procuring three (3) Containerized Showers with maintenance on a 5-year lease with the option to purchase contract. The Containerized Showers will be leased for up to 5 years but must include the flexibility to purchase for the remaining balance at any time during the contract. With this RFI, the Government is seeking industry feedback on the requirement. All information provided is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

2. Is your company a small business? ______________(Yes/ No)

3. If Small Business, please identify company’s socio-economic concern(s):

HUBZone Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business Women-Owned Small Business 8(a)

OTHER: ________________________________________________________________________

4. Please indicate the NAICS code your company typically claims for similar products, if different than NAICS 332311:______________________

5. Please take the opportunity to provide your feedback on the potential contract structure below. (voluntarily).

**The numbers presented below are fictitious to provide an example of the contract structure set forth by the Government. Any resemblance or similarity to an actual contract is to purely coincidental. **

CLIN 0001 – Base year POP IAW with SOW Three (3) Each Containerized Shower Units *(shower costs = $50,000/each) Total Purchase/60 months = Monthly Unit Lease Price ($150,000/60 = $2,500)

CLIN 0003 – Additional days (estimated); estimated additional cleaning needed outside of BOLC classes schedule; these days are infrequent and are on a as needed basis.

The number of estimated days is based on historical usage during the last period of performance and a predictable number of future events. This number is the Government’s estimated.

Total Value for Current POP

$104,250.00

*CLIN 0004 – If the Government decides to purchase during this POP, Container Purchase Price at is determined by subtracting the purchase price for each container minus the lease paid during this period of performance.

Container purchase price: $150,000 Less lease paid: ($30,000) Final purchase price: $120,000

$120,000.00

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 POP IAW with SOW Three (3) Each Containerized Shower Units *(shower costs = $50,000/each) Total Purchase/60 months = Monthly Unit Lease Price ($150,000/60 = $2,500)

CLIN 1003 – Additional days (estimated); estimated additional cleaning needed outside of BOLC classes schedule; these days are infrequent and are on a as needed basis.

The number of estimated days is based on historical usage during the last period of performance and a predictable number of future events. This number is the Government’s estimated.

Total Value for Current POP

$104,250.00

*CLIN 1004 – If the Government decides to purchase during this POP, Container Purchase Price at is determined by subtracting the purchase price for each container minus the lease paid during this period of performance.

Container purchase price: $150,000 Less lease paid: ($60,000) Final purchase price: $90,000

$90,000.00

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 POP IAW with SOW Three (3) Each Containerized Shower Units *(shower costs = $50,000/each) Total Purchase/60 months = Monthly Unit Lease Price ($150,000/60 = $2,500)

CLIN 2003 – Additional days (estimated); estimated additional cleaning needed outside of BOLC classes schedule; these days are infrequent and are on a as needed basis.

The number of estimated days is based on historical usage during the last period of performance and a predictable number of future events. This number is the Government’s estimated.

Total Value for Current POP

$104,250.00

*CLIN 2004 – If the Government decides to purchase during this POP, Container Purchase Price at is determined by subtracting the purchase price for each container minus the lease paid during this period of performance.

Container purchase price: $150,000 Less lease paid: ($90,000) Final purchase price: $60,000

$60,000.00

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 POP IAW with SOW Three (3) Each Containerized Shower Units *(shower costs = $50,000/each) Total Purchase/60 months = Monthly Unit Lease Price ($150,000/60 = $2,500)

CLIN 3003 – Additional days (estimated); estimated additional cleaning needed outside of BOLC classes schedule; these days are infrequent and are on a as needed basis.

The number of estimated days is based on historical usage during the last period of performance and a predictable number of future events. This number is the Government’s estimated.

Total Value for Current POP

$104,250.00

*CLIN 3004 – If the Government decides to purchase during this POP, Container Purchase Price at is determined by subtracting the purchase price for each container minus the lease paid during this period of performance.

Container purchase price: $150,000 Less lease paid: ($120,000) Final purchase price: $30,000

$30,000.00

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 POP IAW with SOW Three (3) Each Containerized Shower Units *(shower costs = $50,000/each) Total Purchase/60 months = Monthly Unit Lease Price ($150,000/60 = $2,500)

CLIN 4003 – Additional days (estimated); estimated additional cleaning needed outside of BOLC classes schedule; these days are infrequent and are on a as needed basis.

The number of estimated days is based on historical usage during the last period of performance and a predictable number of future events. This number is the Government’s estimated.

Total Value for Current POP

$104,250.00

Comment Section

6. This request for information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and is not to be interpreted as a quote in anticipation of a future contract award.

7. All questions and responses to this request for information/ market research must be submitted in writing to Charles House, charles.house.3@us.af.mil, and Brian Cooper brian.cooper.18@us.af.mil. Responses shall be submitted in MS Word or Adobe PDF format not later than XX September 2024, 4:00pm CST.

8. Respondent will not be notified of the results of the information. However, the Contracting Officer will utilize the information for technical and acquisition planning. All proprietary information not to be disseminated in Government documents must be clearly identified. Since this is a request for information only, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the participants. This market survey is issued to determine the applicable planning and acquisition strategy based on responses indicating capability in responding to this requirement.