TRANSCOM25D008 RFI - Pentagon Display.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

PENTAGON DISPLAY

TRANSCOM25D008

1. RFI Overview

In 2025, USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place to fabricate and install a USTRANCOM Pentagon Display. USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that will professionally develop, fabricate, and install a graphic display on the 8th Corridor within the Pentagon building. USTRANSCOM is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official point(s) of contact (POCs) for this RFI. This individual is the only authorized contact permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Capt Tian Wylie Contracting Officer TCAQ-D tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil 618-817-0869

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via tian.v.wylie.mil@mail.mil to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 8-JAN-25 Deadline for Questions: 10:00AM(CT) on 17-JAN-25 Responses Due: 14:00PM (CT) on 27-JAN-25

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking sources that possess the availability and capability to fabricate and install a USTRANSCOM display at the Pentagon, Washington DC.

The intent is to professionally develop, fabricate and install a USTRANSCOM graphic display on the 8th Corridor within the Pentagon building. This display will replace a command display that is currently installed in the Pentagon. The display will utilize pictures, captions, and organizational symbols to depict the command’s Unified Command Plan responsibilities, its assigned subordinate commands and the command’s associated capabilities. Attachments 1 through 4 contain a draft concept of the display including a full-length mock-up as well as separate left, center, and right panels. Attachment 5 is a concept reference guide with initial specifications developed during the design process.

The display will consist of three panels connected end-to-end and enclosed in a frame of brushed aluminum material. The overall dimensions of the display are 17 feet long by 5 feet high, made up of the two smaller panels (4 feet long by 5 feet high) attached on either side of a central panel (9 feet long by 5 feet high). Once assembled in the Pentagon, the display will mount to the interior wall utilizing toggle bolts and be easily transferable to an alternate location within the building if required later.

The general concept for display construction includes pictures, captions, and symbols provided by USTRANSCOM and then recreated in full color Duraflex (or similar material) applied to non-glare, UV protected, Plexiglas and mounted to Medium Density Overlay (MDO) board. The Government will provide all high-resolution, camera-ready images to be used in the display.

Additionally, the design concept provide by the Government will include all required text (the font can be provided by USTRANSCOM upon request). The display shall not include an independent light source.

As assembled and installed, the display will not protrude over 4 inches from the wall and will not obstruct electrical outlets, fire sprinkler system, etc., per Pentagon building regulations. All materials utilized in manufacturing the display must have a minimum Class C rating with respect to interior finish. Product Data Safety Sheets will be submitted with any proposal. Where a product is available in multiple thicknesses, colors, or types, clearly indicate which product would be used for the display.

The display will be of modular design/construction allowing for ease of updating photos and captions as required at later dates.

2.2. Place of Performance

The Pentagon, Washington D.C.

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract, HTC711-18-F-D071, expired 31-Aug-2018. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 31-May-2025.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 3 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

• Company Name

• Company Size

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Code

• POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 541820, Public Relations Agencies. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is $19,000,000.00. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS:

Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories. However, it should be noted that small business set-aside opportunities are being considered for the NAICS identified in Section 3.2.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

• A brief description of the project

• Contract number

• Period of performance

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Dollar value of the project

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing a USTRANSCOM Pentagon Display.

• Is this service available commercially? If so, what commercial solutions can address the requirement?

• What applicable industry standards, terms and conditions, regulations, trade journals, or process guides are germane to the service to be acquired?

• What types of contracts are normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., single-award, multiple-award, firm-fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, time-and-materials)?

• What contract length is normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., base year plus four options)?

• What is the recommended pricing structure, and what are the largest cost-drivers for this type of service (e.g., labor, equipment, leases, depreciation, fuel)?

• What evaluation criteria are typical for use in selecting a contractor to provide this type of service?

• Are there any organizational conflict of interest concerns?

• Are there technologies the Government should adopt, if feasible, to improve this requirement?

• Are there challenges posed to non-incumbent interested parties that should be addressed?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement.

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

TIAN V. WYLIE, Capt, USAF Contracting Officer

6 Attachments:

1. Proposed Update to USTRANSCOM Pentagon Display - Mock-Up (Sep 24)

2. Proposed Update to USTRANSCOM Pentagon Display - Left Panel (Sep 24)

3. Proposed Update to USTRANSCOM Pentagon Display - Center Panel (Sep 24)

4. Proposed Update to USTRANSCOM Pentagon Display - Right Panel (Sep 24)

5. Pentagon Display Concept Reference Guide (Dec 2024) (3 pgs.)

6. DRAFT Performance Work Statement (4 pgs.)