RFI 2 - incentives.docx

SPECIAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CMS) / THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS (3PL) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT IN SUPPORT OF FLEET READINESS CENTERS (FRC)

Notice Type: Special Notice (Request for Information)

Summary: Request for Information regarding the acquisition of CMS / 3PL support services for DLA Weapons Support in support of Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC) related to the managing, procuring, storing, and delivery of hazardous material to the FRCs.

Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct Market Research to learn more about industry’s perspective, best practices, risks, and recommendations related to the Government’s draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Acceptable Performance Levels (APLs). The Government is looking for industry’s interest and feedback to ensure the requirement has been clearly defined, is not restrictive in nature, and is achievable as written.

Target Audience: Firms and businesses of all sizes are invited to respond to this RFI.

Disclaimer: This RFI is being issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a promise to issue a Request for Proposal in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service or supply. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

Requested Information: Below is a list of questions related to the requirement and attached PWS and APLs for industry’s review and response.

1. What type of incentive /disincentive structure would industry propose based on the attached PWS and APLs? To help us build an effective framework, please provide the following:

a. Propose an incentive/disincentive structure you believe is best suited for the work described in the PWS and APLs.

b. Provide a clear example illustrating how your proposed structure would calculate the incentives/disincentives based on specific performance outcomes.

c. Explain how your proposed structure appropriately balances risk for the contractor while motivating exceptional performance for the government.

d. If applicable, identify the APLs that would be tied to the incentives/disincentives structure, with specific recommendations for how incentives would be earned and disincentives applied.

Responses: Responses to this RFI are to be submitted via e-mail to Brittany.Schofield@dla.mil and Benjamin.Samsel@dla.mil and RECEIVED by COB 5 February 2026. No specified format is required.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All government and contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Points of Contact: Brittany Schofield Contract Specialist DLA Distribution J7-AB 614-693-5312 Brittany.Schofield@dla.mil

Benjamin Samsel Contract Specialist DLA Distribution J7-AB 445-737-0012 Benjamin.Samsel@dla.mil