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DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

US PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR OKLAHOMA

3501 MILITARY CIRCLE

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73111-4398

(405) 228-5213 OR DSN 628-5213

FROM: USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office 3535 Military Circle Oklahoma City, OK. 73072

SUBJECT: Army Aviation Fire Extinguishers and Service Request for Information

1. The Oklahoma National Guard has several aviation facilities located throughout the state that services CH-47, UH-60 and UH-72 helicopters. Generally, Amerex Model 490 Portable Wheeled Fire Extinguishers are used. These extinguishers come with 125 pounds of purple K agent, have a 45 second dispense time with a discharge range of 30 to 40 feet. They also come with 50 feet of hose. Are there alternate fire extinguishers than can be used or are these models the only ones that meet these requirements?

2. The Oklahoma National Guard is looking for sources that can provide the types of fire extinguishers listed above and ensure that they remain certified and functional at all times.

What sort of services would need to be requested in order to ensure that these fire extinguishers remain in operation to support continuous flight operations? Can you provide these services for multiple flight facilities in the state of Oklahoma?

3. Are there options to rent fire extinguishers concurrently with the service to keep the fire extinguishers certified and functional?

4. Do you have any suggestions that the Government should include in its Performance Work

Statement in order to allow for a better quality contract?

5. Company Name:____________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Phone No.__________________________________________________________________

Email Address:______________________________________________________________

6. Is your company a small business?__________________________ (Yes/No)

7. Please identify socio-economic concern, if applicable:

(HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, etc)

8. Is the pricing GSA or Open Market?:_____________________________________________

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND THE AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

US PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR OKLAHOMA

3501 MILITARY CIRCLE

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73111-4398

(405) 228-5213 OR DSN 628-5213

9. Is your company registered in SAM (System for Award Management)?

(Yes/No)_____________(www.sam.gov)

10. CAGE Code:_____________________ DUNS:______________________________

11. Has your company been awarded Federal contract for these services? Has your company been awarded contracts for these services with the National Guard? If so, please provide the contract numbers.

12. Can you provide general pricing for your goods and services? The Oklahoma National

Guard would like to make a determination on how cost efficient different options are as well as to help develop an Independent Government Estimate.

13. What metrics and drivers could be used to determine the success (or failure) of the goods and services based on contract performance?

14. Can you provide any information on how a contract can be structured in order to be most efficient to support the needs of the Government and Contractor?

15. This request for information (RFI) is strictly voluntary and is not to be interpreted as a request for quote in anticipation of a future contract award.

16. Please respond by 27 February 2018, 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Please return any information to email: trey.a.marshall.mil@mail.mil. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Lieutenant Colonel Trey Marshall at 405-228-5547 or through the email address above.

17. Follow-up questions will most likely be posted.