RFI No.1 - Base Operations Support Services, Rock Island Arsenal 14 July 2025.pdf

14 July 2025

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island Arsenal is issuing this pre-solicitation notice for Market Research purposes for a Base Operations Support Services (BOSS) Contract on the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), Rock Island, Illinois. Non-personal services for the BOSS contract include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.) Repairing and maintaining all existing RIA buildings, structures, and real property including work such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, sign work, flooring, roofing, and other trades related to the maintenance and repair of real property facilities, 2.)

Continuous operation of the hydroelectric plant including system inspections, maintenance of water flow through the trash racks, operation of generating equipment, electrical switching operations, and operation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, 3.) Operation and Maintenance of the RIA bridges to include the Moline Bridge, the Rock Island Viaduct, RIA Viaduct Pedestrian Bridge and the Government Swing Span Bridge.

The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) annexes for this effort are included as attachments to this posting for informational purposes only. Please note these are not final versions - final versions of the PWS annexes will be provided when the official Request for Proposal is released.

This requirement is expected to be an 8(a) set aside resulting in a hybrid Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract utilizing firm fixed price and time-and-materials. The contract will consist of a 5-year ordering period base and a 5-year ordering period option.

Instructions:

1. The 8(a) offeror shall provide the following:

a. Company name

b. CAGE code

c. Company address

d. Points of contact: Name, telephone number, and e-mail address

e. Entrance date and expiration date in the 8(a) program

f. Confirm interest in a 10-year contract. Please note the 5-year ordering period option may be exercised if the 8(a) contractor is eligible under the 8(a) program within 120 days of the base expiration.

g. Capabilities/qualification data which demonstrate experience in Base Operations Support services similar to the scope of work demonstrated in the above paragraph and attached draft PWS annexes.

2. The 8(a) offeror shall review the attached draft PWS annexes and provide answers to all questions listed below:

a. Assumptions & Dependencies:

i. What key assumptions are you making based on this draft

PWS?

ii. What external dependencies (e.g., access to systems, data, other teams) do you foresee that could impact your ability to deliver?

b. Subcontracting:

i. Do you anticipate utilizing any subcontractors to fulfill the requirements of this PWS?

ii. If so, please identify them and describe the scope of work they would perform.

iii. In your estimation how much of this potential requirement would your company need to subcontract to other companies?

iv. What is your oversight plan for subcontractors?

c. Cost Estimate Considerations:

i. Are there any aspects of the PWS that could significantly impact the cost estimate?

ii. Are there any potential cost-saving opportunities you foresee?

3. The 8(a) offeror shall review the following questions/statements and provide a response:

a. Please identify any risks and potential mitigations or concerns with this

RFI.

b. Please provide any feedback or questions you may have related to this requirement.

c. What discriminating factors should the Government be evaluating?

d. Would your company be interested in oral presentations? Why or why not?

4. Interested parties shall submit their above information via email no later than

12:00 PM CST on Friday, July 25, 2025.

This is for Market Research purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in the response. The Government will not accept requests for meetings or briefings at this time. The Government intends to utilize the information received only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. Any of the information stated above is subject to change. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, the Government will publish a solicitation notice.

The point of contact at Army Contracting Command – Rock Island Arsenal is Contract Specialist, Lindsay P. Park, lindsay.p.park.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer, Kathleen M. Ward, kathleen.m.ward20.civ@army.mil.