Sources_Sought-_Vehicle_Barrier_Ft._Devens.docx

The Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Fort Dix NJ is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the acquisition strategy for Vehicle Barrier Repair and Improvement at Fort Devens, MA. The contractor will supply and install all required equipment and parts for the repairs and improvement / replacement of the AVB systems. The contractor shall provide and install four new electric actuators on existing drop arm beams (2 at main gate). This includes updated electric actuator models, software, connections, welding in plate connections, electrical wiring, and configuring. This includes a lap top with new software and cable to access the new actuators to review setting. All actuators, software, computer and cables will be the same. Components in electrical cabinets will be checked and replaced if needed

a) At Range Control and 3400 Area, the contractor shall provide and install high cycle electric traffic control arms (not crash rated). Install traffic control arms in the inbound lanes only (2 arms). The traffic control arms shall have traffic signals, heaters, loop detectors, photo eyes, and pin code access controller mounted on pedestal at each arm location. Electrical connections and mounting pads shall be included. In addition, the Building 3400 area and South Post control arms shall be programmed so the barriers are raised and lowered only by guard as a final denial barrier at the fastest speed practical. The crash beams will stay in the raised position and be lowered by guard if access control is breached. Barriers shall be programed so existing key pad raise arms and timer to close arms and may be disabled at South Post.

b) The contractor shall replace non-stainless/non-galvanized hardware with stainless or galvanized hardware on all AVB systems new and emplaced. Including spring plate, springs, pivot plate, actuator hardware, hook side springs, hook side plate, and the counterweight box with lid. In addition, the barrier arms shall be re-coated with safety yellow paint and new retro-reflective strips applied.

c) At the 3400 Area, contractor will demolish and remove the 2 Delta Scientific Hydraulic Arms and remove debris and dispose of offsite. Contractor will restore road surface. Contractor will provide and install 2 new compliant AVB systems electric drop arm crash beams with clear span of about 14’ each that match the specifications / mechanics of the 4 existing crash beams. Work includes drawings, submittals, electrical, fab and assembly, as well as the previously mentioned placement of the traffic control arms.

The anticipated contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. This RFI is to identify potential Small Business contractors for this requirement.

This RFI is for planning purposes only. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such.

Responses to this RFI should include the following submittal requirements:

1. Name of Company; Company Address; Point of Contact, CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status (Large/Small Business/HubZone/8(a)/Woman Owned Small Business/etc.) Utilizing NAICS code 238210.

Responses to this RFI shall be submitted by 10 April 2019 at 02:00 PM EST to Timothy.j.mccleary.civ@mail.mil. Only e-mail submittals will be accepted.