309th MXSG Equipment Maintenance Support

Sources Sought Synopsis
Request For Information

1.  NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposal nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

1.1  The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside.  The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811310 which has a corresponding Size standard of 7.5M.   The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.  The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.  The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code.  If you identify your company as a Small Business please indicate (with supporting rational) how your company would be Small Business given the restrictions identified in subparagraph (b)(1) of FAR Clause 52.219-14 (which states that at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern) based on prescribing language of FAR 19.508(e) and 19.811-3).

Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years.  Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. 

2.  Program Details:

All management, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, freight, and labor/personnel necessary to repair, modify, maintain, remove, relocate, and/or install Automated test equipment(ATE), industrial plant equipment(IPE) and machinery, and/or provide job site refurbishment services necessary to accommodate the repair, modification, relocation or installation of  ATE, IPE, and machinery. Provide the required evaluations and diagnostics for modification of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic and any other associated and connected systems. 

This is in support of the 309 Maintenance Support Group located at Hill AFB, UT.  The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date.  This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.  Updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on the Federal Business opportunities homepage at www.fbo.gov. 

The Government shall not reimburse the costs of preparing responses to this request for information.  The Ogden Air Logistics Complex Contracting Directorate (AFMC), Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah, intends to issue a formal RFP in October 2015 timeframe for the acquisition of services required for this effort at Hill AFB, UT.  The estimated contract period including all options is October 2015 through October 2020.  The successful contractor shall be required to interact with USAF depot level repair shops, supply system, item managers and equipment specialist to get necessary information to assure repairs, supply exchanges and latest maintenance is accomplished. A draft Performance-Based Work Statement is attached.  

The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services and a letter of interest. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.  The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hub-zone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Interested and qualified sources should provide the following information:  (1) company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, type of business and size; (2) a list of your most recent and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed five) to include brief description, names, POCs, phone numbers, value & type of contract, and period of performance; and (3) information about your company and why you think you can perform this service.  (4) Include in your submission responses to the questionnaire. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Responses may be submitted to David Lovett via email to david.lovett@us.af.mil in PDF or Microsoft Word Format.  In order to be considered in this RFI, please reply by 12:00 PM MST, March 2, 2015.


 

 Part 1. Business Information

1. Company/Institute Name:

2. CAGE Code:

3. Company Point of Contact

a. Name

b. Telephone #

c. Email address

4. Physical Address:

5. Web Page URL:

6. Provide you company's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

a. If your company is a small business, it a woman owned business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) business, HUB Zone business, Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Business, etc.

 Part II. Capability Survey Questions

1. Provide your suggested NAICS code.

2. Are you anticipating your company to be a prime contractor or a subcontractor?

3. Are you anticipating a teaming arrangement?

a. Any responses on teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

b. Will the prime contractor perform at least 50% of the cost of the manufacturing the supply and/or total contract cost?

c. Does the prime contractor qualify as a small business?

 Part III. General Capability Questions:

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's capabilities and experience necessary to repair, modify, maintain, remove, relocate, and/or install Automated test equipment(ATE), industrial plant equipment(IPE) and machinery, and/or provide job site refurbishment services necessary to accommodate the repair, modification, relocation or installation of  ATE, IPE, and machinery. Additionally, describe any products or capabilities that you believe would be beneficial for this project.

3. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

 Part IV. PWS

1. What aspects, tolerances, and/or parameters in the PWS may be unnecessary or difficult to achieve?

2. Are there any aspects of the PWS that are unclear or ambiguous?

3. Are there any elements that appear to have been left out or are not addressed which could cause risk to project success?

4. What elements will be the largest cost drivers?

5. What elements in the PWS do you see as risk?

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE