RFI_ARN23_0023_3D_Printer_Space.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Security & Installations -Operations West Engineering (SIOWE)

1.0 DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

1.1 The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in support of the SIOWE seeking information on how an interested contractor could perform construction in an existing space in order to create a new printer room for owner-installed equipment and related furnishings. A new wall and door will be installed in the space to create the new room. A new panelboard will be installed to supply electrical power for equipment and new lighting. New HVAC equipment will be installed to provide climate control for the space.

1.2 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gauge interest of potential contractors that would meet NGA’s requirements for this scope of work.

1.3 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, NGA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

2.0 BACKGROUND

NGA has a mission-critical need for construction of a new printer room for government provided and installed printer equipment and related furnishings. Existing printers and related equipment will be provided and installed by the government after completion of the new room.

2.1 PLANNED ACQUISITION: Statement of Work

2.2 PERFORMANCE:

2.2.1 PERIOD (POP): 300 days from date of contract award.

2.2.2 LOCATION(S): 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO

2.3 CONSTRAINTS AND LIMITATIONS: The following are anticipated to apply to this acquisition:

(e.g., does this fit into the current architecture, links to documents in a bidder’s library, anything that would help industry better understand the current environment.

Work will take place within a secure facility.

2.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The following security requirements are anticipated to apply to this acquisition: (Note that all of the personnel the responder anticipates would perform the needed services would need to possess the appropriate security clearance at the time of proposal or quotation submission.)

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Unclassified/ no security requirements. Successful bidder will be performing work in a secure facility.

2.5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This acquisition is for commercial items. In accordance with FAR Part 9.5, please discuss any performance which may lead to an OCI and how the Offeror would mitigate, avoid, or neutralize the conflict.

3.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

Responses must only contain UNCLASSIFIED information and be marked “UNCLASSIFIED” on all pages in both the header and footer. No classified information may be included in your response.

Neither proprietary or classified concepts, nor classified information should be included in the submittal. Input on the information contained in the responses may be solicited and reviewed by NGA non-Government consultants or experts who are bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.

3.1 ADMINISTRATIVE

Information to include the following as a minimum:

3.1.1. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, fax number, company website, and e-mail of designated point(s) of contact.

3.1.2. BUSINESS TYPE.

Based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction to this acquisition, the responder is to provide answers to the following questions:

To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the responder. ( FAR 52.219-14, Limitation of Subcontracting)

RESPONSE

Are you a Small Business? (FAR 19.102), If so, which type: ☐ YES ☐ NO

Small Disadvantaged business concern? (FAR 19.304) ☐ YES ☐ NO

Service Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) ☐ YES ☐ NO

8(a) Small Disadvantaged participant? (FAR 19.8) ☐ YES ☐ NO

HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) ☐ YES ☐ NO

Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) ☐ YES ☐ NO

Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? (DFARS 219.71) ☐ YES ☐ NO

3.1.3 Recommendation for alternative NAICS Code? Provide rationale for any NAICS Code applicable to the planned acquisition other than the NAICS code identified above.

3.1.4 UEI Number: _________________

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3.1.5 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: ______________________________

3.1.6 Defense facility security clearance? What type? What level? _______________________

3.1.7 Accounting system, if applicable? Date of last audit? Audit performed by? Determined adequate/inadequate? ___________________________________________________________

3.1.8 Purchasing system? Date determined adequate or inadequate? ______________________

3.1.9 Timekeeping system? Date of last audit? Who performed? Determined adequate/inadequate? ___________________________________________________________

3.1.10 Do you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) applicable to the NAICS code (s) identified above? If yes, provide contract number(s). ___________________________________

3.1.11 Are you registered in SAM? _________________________________________________

3.1.12 Are you interested in: Prime contract? Teaming to include Joint Venture? Subcontractor opportunities? _________________________________________________________________

3.1.13 Include additional details that are not already requested based on the constraints of the information request.

3.2 EXPERIENCE

3.2.1 COMMERCIAL.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to the general public or to non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to, information regarding the contract value, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, customary practices (warranty, financing, discounts, contract types, etc.) under which the sales of the service(s) are made, security details, the customary practices regarding customizing, modifying, or tailoring of a service(s) to meet customer needs and associated costs, the kinds of factors that are used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives used; the kinds of performance assessment methods commonly used; the common qualifications of the people performing the services; and requirements of law and/or regulations unique to these service(s), that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.2.2 GOVERNMENT.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to Government agencies other than NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, agency, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, size and length of the effort, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

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3.2.3 NGA.

Provide relevant details on the responder providing the same or similar services offered or made to NGA in the last three (3) years. Relevant details to NGA’s proposed acquisition should include, but not be limited to contract value, information regarding the contract number, program name, size and length of the effort, responder performing as a prime or subcontractor, type of pricing and/or cost, security details, the kinds of factors used to evaluate performance; the kinds of performance incentives; the kinds of performance assessment methods; the qualifications of the people performing the services; and any unique terms and conditions, that can demonstrate the responder’s abilities and capacity to meet NGA’s statement of objectives.

3.3 CAPABILITIES

The following is the responder’s capabilities to meet the proposed acquisition set forth in section 2 of this RFI including the Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statement of Work (SOW), or Performance Work Statement (PWS).

3.3.1 Government requirements needed to support the RFI statement of objectives

3.3.1.1 Requirement capabilities that the responder currently possesses. Responses should include the relevant information regarding specific skills, experience, and security clearances that its employees, by labor category, currently possess in performing these services, and any needed hardware or software.

3.3.1.2 Detail the service capabilities that the responder currently does not possess in order to meet the SOO, SOW, or PWS.

3.3.2 Recommended type of pricing for this type of service (e.g. FFP, FPIF CPIF)

3.3.3 Extent to which the responder has the ability to meet the proposed acquisition

3.3.4 Notional schedule and type of plan for transition-in and transition-out (based on previous or similar work efforts).

3.3.5 Security capabilities and plans that demonstrate the ability to meet NGA’s security requirements beginning at contract award and throughout the POP.

3.3.6 Extent to which the responder is aware of any potential OCI issues in accordance with FAR Part 9.5 or any non-mitigatable OCI related issues to current development work at NGA.

3.4 RECOMMENDATIONS

The responder is invited to provide information and recommendations for fashioning this proposed acquisition. Recommendation areas may include the type of contract, anticipated contract terms & conditions, incentives, variations in delivery schedule, price and/or cost proposal support, and data requirements, contract pricing, and any other areas that the responder believes is relevant for the Government to achieve its stated objectives. The responder may opine regarding what portion of the work could be set-aside for small businesses if all the required work cannot be provided by a small business. Details to support any recommendations for partial small business set-asides should be included.

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4.0 RESPONSES

4.1 Responses are due no later than 5:00 pm CT on 24 May 2024. Responses shall be limited to and submitted via e-mail only as a message attachment to Kathleen.A.Dee@nga.mil and Douglas. H.Verseman@nga.mil with the message subject line “RFI Response”.

4.2 Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

5.0 MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

The Government representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential RFI service providers. Such meetings and discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability, especially any development and certification risks.

6.0 QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted in writing by e-mail to Kathleen.A.Dee@nga.mil and Douglas. H.Verseman@nga.mil.

7.0 SUMMARY

This RFI is only intended for the Government to identify sources that can provide the needed services to fulfill the Government’s statement of objectives. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the RFI requirements discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.