Helium_Refill_Station_Sources_Sought__(RFI).pdf

Solicitation Number: W91B4N-17-R-3003 Notice Type: Sources Sought NAICS Code : 325120 Synopsis: Request for Information (RFI) Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan

Request for Information (RFI)

W91B4N-17-R-3003 Persistent Stare System Program

Helium Station

The Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) has a requirement to procure 1 Helium Refill Station for the Afghan National Army (ANA). The ANA requires helium to support Persistent Stare System Program (PSS). The ANA mobile helium station will support the Aero Stats that are a vital part of the Persistent Stare System Program. This will allow the ANA to refill their empty helium containers locally throughout the CJOA-A rather than having to wait until the product is procured from another country.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this RFI posting is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Regional Contracting Center- Afghanistan is seeking information regarding the following DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please carefully review the Draft PWS and respond according to the directions following stated below.

RFI Responses/capability statements should include the following:

1. Contact information:

a. Name of company

b. Business title

c. Email address

d. Phone number

e. DUNS number

f. JCCS Vendor’s Number

2. Letter/Statement of Interest

3. Summary of experience relative to similar requirements;

4. Please state the estimated price quote for:

CLIN Item Qty. UI Price Total

0001 Field Service Representative 4 EA

0002 Equipment (one time cost) 1 EA

0003 Equipment (annual cost) 2 EA

0004 Transportation/Licensing (annual cost) 12 EA

0005 Bulk Helium & Nitrogen 37,199 GAL

0006 Rental Location (annual cost) 12 EA

Total Cost:

This price quote is for market research purposes only and is nonbinding.

5. Recommendations to improve or clarify the Draft PWS;

6. Recommendations on appropriate NAICS codes

Do not include the following in the response:

1. Do not submit formal proposals or offers;

2. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation;

3. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing or distribution list;

4. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI;

5. Do not respond via telephone.

How to Submit Responses:

1. Submit the required information in a .pdf or word document to Gerry Brown, Contract Specialist, at gerry.l.brown.civ@mail.mil.

2. Please include “W91B4N-17-R-3003: Persistent Stare System Program Helium Station” in the e-mail subject line.

3. If you have any questions regarding this Request for Information Notice, please submit them via e-mail to gerry.l.brown.civ@mail.mil.

4. The RFI submission closing date is April 15, 2017 at 16:00 Afghanistan Standard Time.

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