Request_for_Information_(RFI)_for_Fire_Suppresion_Agent_FINAL.docx

Paint Booth and Paint Conveyor Delivery System Request for Information May 2, 2016

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The U.S. Government (USG) appreciates the time and effort taken to respond to this survey. This is a market survey requesting information in support of a possible competition for purchase of HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE at Red River Army Depot (RRAD). No contract will be awarded from this announcement.

This sources sought is issued for information and planning purposes only. This announcement is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not commit the Government to solicit or award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is available at this time, nor is there an estimated date of solicitation release at this time.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENT:

The purpose of this notice is to identify POTENTIAL SOURCES who have the capability and interest in fulfilling the following requirement.

RRAD (Red River Army Depot), has a requirement to rebuild fire extinguishers that requires HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE agent. The reclaim operation of this agent still requires minimal purchases of the agent to complete all rebuild quantities.

The contractor shall provide HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE to RRAD in 1,200 Pound Cylinders with a minimum of 99% 1,1,1,2,3,3,3 ‐ HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE with CAS (Chemical Abstract Service), #431890. NIIN (National Item Identification Number), 01 588 2740 ‐ HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE, Fire suppressant, ASTM (American So0ciety for Testing an d Materials) International P/N (Part Number), ASTMD6064TYPEII, 1,200 Lb. Cylinder, Refrigerant GAS R‐227, Cylinder Water Capacity 1,000 Pounds. Service Pressure 300PSI, 30 Inches Diameter X 50 Inches Height.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY:

1. Number each response with the appropriate question number.

2. You do not have to repeat the question in your response.

3. If you cannot answer a question, please indicate No Response.

4. If a response will satisfy another question, state “See response to Question XXX.”

MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE:

1. Company Name:

2. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:

3. Assumptions – The following assumptions should be taken into account when preparing the production cost estimate.

a. The estimated quantity ordered by the government shall not exceed 15, 1200 lb. bottles in a calendar year.

b. Should a contract be awarded the period of performance is expected not to exceed three years. Contractor shall not execute any delivery without a delivery order that specifies the quantity ordered.

4. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) based on pick up, DOD Tank Certification, and replacement of each unit.

i. Provide a unit price for pick up and replacement according to the draft SOW attached.

ii. Does your facility have any previous experience completing this type of work. (Please Provide examples if yes.)

iii. Can you provide delivery of new units with 72 hours of receipt of a funded delivery order?

iv. Can your company deliver limited quantities if a full order of five units at a time is not required?

v. Does your company have employees capable of passing a Department of Defense background check which will allow them access to a federally controlled facility?

vi. Advise if your business is considered small or large using the size standard for North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 325998, - All other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing

5. A a draft Scope of Work (SOW) is attached below for reference.

Response to the Market Survey Questionnaire should be sent via Email to Paul Hewitt at: paul.d.hewitt.civ@mail.mil. You are requested to put “RRAD Fire Suppression Agent Market Survey Response” in the subject line of the email. You can respond in total or to any part of this questionnaire. Any request for clarification can be addressed to Paul Hewitt at the email address provided above or by phone at (586) 282-3549.

In order to ensure your response is considered, replies to this questionnaire need to be submitted by Monday May 9, 2016. Please mark your information “Proprietary” as you believe appropriate. Your input is voluntary and no compensation will be made for your participation in this survey. We appreciate your support in answering these questions and thank you in advance for your interest in the delivery and installation of this paint shop equipment.