Sources_Sought-SP330015R5010_rev1.pdf

This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) Notice. The DLA Distribution, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is considering a small business (SB) set-aside for the acquisition of four (4) different sizes (S, M, L, & XL) of thermal shipping containers for medical material requiring controlled temperature ranges in accordance with CID A-A- 0059195D dated 25 March 2015 (see attached CID A-A-0059195D dated 25 March 2015) to be used by various depots. The government is seeking SB sources that qualify under North American Classification System (NAICS) code 322212, size standard 750.

This notice is provided as information to the marketplace and is an invitation for an expression of interest as stated below. This SS/RFI does not constitute a request for a formal quote or proposal. Furthermore, the DLA Distribution will not accept any unsolicited proposals in response to this notice.

Interested SB sources that qualify under the above listed NAICS are asked to submit a statement of no more than five pages that identifies their capabilities with regard to this notice. As a minimum, any such response must include: (i) a capabilities statement that identifies your company as a qualified firm; (ii) the duns/cage numbers for your company; (iii) those items your company would provide directly and those you would need to provide through a subcontractor or reseller given the work description below, and

(iv) a statement of your company’s intention (affirmative or negative) to submit a proposal for any subsequent acquisition announcement for like or similar items that may be issued. In addition, interested parties shall include a point of contact and phone number for any questions that may arise as a result of this notice.

A response to this notice is required by June 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM EST.

This notice is for informational and market research purposes only and will be evaluated on this basis. A future set-aside determination may be based on the type and quality of responses received from this notice. Responses are sought only from SB sources that can provide the items described below. Responses received from any company that is not a SB concern will not be considered. All respondents to this notice will be confirmed as a SB potential source through their On-Line Representations and Certifications contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

This SS/RFI notice does not commit the Government to contract for the identified items.

If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fbo.gov/. It is the responsibility of potential respondents to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this potential future procurement. The information provided in this SS/RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The release of this notice should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Respondents are advised that the DLA Distribution New Cumberland will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in responding to this notice. In addition, the Government will not entertain any requests to meet individually with a contractor, and will not respond to any telephonic inquiries.

Responses to this notice must be received electronically. Paper media will not be accepted or opened. An email response should be sent to Catherine.doyne@dla.mil.

Questions regarding the content of this RFI should be referred to Cathy Doyne via above email or at (717) 770-7390. Please be advised that all information received in response to this SS/RFI will be considered procurement sensitive and will be handled accordingly.

However, any information the contractor considers to be proprietary pursuant to existing laws and regulations should be marked accordingly on all appropriate pages (FAR 3.104- 1(3) & (4)).

Description of the Items:

a) Insulated Thermal Shipping Container (small) –IAW CID AA-0059195D dated 25 Mar 2015. Outside Dimensions: 15.5 inch length X 12 inch wide X 14 inch height. Cargo Space (Inside): 10.75 inch length X 6.5 inch wide X 4 inch height

4.12 lbs, 2 inch insulation thickness.

b) Insulated Thermal Shipping Container (medium) –IAW CID AA-0059195D dated

25 Mar 2015. Outside Dimensions: 18 inch length X 12 inch wide X 18 inch height Cargo Space (Inside): 12 inch length X 6.5 inch wide X 6.5 inch height

5.74 lbs, 2 inch insulation thickness.

c) Insulated Thermal Shipping Container (large) IAW CID AA-0059195D dated 25

Mar 2015. Outside Dimensions: 22.5 inch length X 19 inch wide X 17.5 inch height Cargo Space (Inside): 16.5 inch length X 12 inch wide X 7 inch height

9.86 lbs, 2 inch insulation thickness.

d) Insulated Thermal Shipping Container (xlarge) –IAW CID AA-0059195D dated

25 Mar 2015. Outside Dimensions: 24 inch length X 24 inch wide X 24 inch height. Cargo Space (Inside): 18 inch length X 14.5 inch wide X 12 inch height

15.08 lbs, 2 inch insulation thickness.

As result of this SS/RFI, DLA Distribution is requesting past performance references listing at least three contracts completed within the last five years that are similar in size and scope to the requirements outlined in the SS/RFI.

Past Performance References:

The Contractor shall provide the following information in their past performance references:

a) Point of Contact and phone number for each reference; and

b) Past performance records shall include the following critical elements:

1) Compliance with product specifications; 2) Ability to process orders and meet delivery timesframes; 3) Quality of final product; and 4) Customer service with regard to the timeliness, completeness and quality of problem identification and resolution, offeror’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior, customer satisfaction, timely award and management of subcontracts.