RFI - Request for Information - Aircraft Wash.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RFI-

FA558722Q0030

48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

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21 July 2022 28 July 2022 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation Practitioners Request for Information (RFI) – Aircraft Wash Services for RAF Mildenhall.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description:

The 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing an Aircraft Wash Services Program for the 100 ARW, 352d SOW, and 55th Wing at RAF Mildenhall.

Background:

1.1 The Government requires a non-personal services contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 37.4 for an aircraft wash services program for this contract at the established facilities at RAF Mildenhall, England. The contractor shall perform all aircraft wash services consisting of: preparing, washing, lubing, and de-preparing the aircraft. These services will be performed in accordance with (IAW) all applicable Technical Orders (T.O.), instructions, applicable aircraft forms/Maintenance Management Information System (MIS) inputs and checklists listed in Appendix II. See draft PWS (Performance Work Statement).

General Information:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE

PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) may apply to any subsequent contract action. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the Aircraft Wash Services requirement. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on beta.SAM or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, For Official Use Only (FOUO) participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for similar requirements in the future. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POCs), below with the subject line “Response to RFI – Aircraft Wash Services” no later than 28 July 2022. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide aircraft wash services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature including a capability statement commonly provided to the general public, is available. Please provide your CAGE/DUNS information.

3. Based upon the above description and the attached performance work statement, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government’s requirements?

4. Please indicate if your company and personnel must have a valid Facility Security Clearance granted by the Defense Security Service (http://www.dss.mil).

5. Please identify and provide cost driver information that may affect performance of an aircraft wash services program.

6. Please indicate if your company ever performed a contract in the United Kingdom.

7. Please indicate if your personnel are located in the United Kingdom. If not, please state where your personnel will be traveling from.

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to the POCs listed below.

POC:

Primary POC: Drew Yanez, Contract Specialist Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 52 2363 Email: drew.yanez@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: Ms. Tawana Jackson, Contracting Officer Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 52 2091 Email: tawana.jackson.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

48 CONS/PKB

Building 977 Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk

IP27 9PN

United Kingdom mailto:drew.yanez@us.af.mil mailto:maria.calimlim@us.af.mil