Action-Rock Drill

This Request for Information (RFI) is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids.  There is currently no solicitation package available.  It shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to award a contract as a result of this request for information.  The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst NJ (NAWCADLKE) is requesting information from industry in order to identify potential sources for Rock drilling equipment.  The U.S. Marine Corps identified the need for Rock drilling equipment to address a capability gap in the support of Expeditionary Airfield, EAF, installation.

1. PURPOSE: This notice is part of Government Market Research, a process for obtaining the latest information on the ‘art of the possible' from industry with respect to their current abilities. All company proprietary information contained in the response shall be separately marked. Any proprietary information contained in response to this request that is properly marked will be properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one firm to establish the capability and requirements for any future systems acquisition so as to not inadvertently restrict competition.
2. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this Request for Information (RFI) are to identify responsible sources and interested parties who have a fully developed, commercially available product to meet our Rock Drilling requirements.    
3. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Marine Corps identified a capability gap in the support the M31 arresting gear, Airfield Matting Type 2 (AM2) and High Power Run-Up (HPRU) anchor installations, stating, “There is no organic capability to drill anchoring holes in rock/hard soil or to core and/or bore through concrete and asphalt pavement to facilitate the installation of EAF anchors for M31, AM2 and HPRU”, via a Deliberate Universal Need Statement (D-UNS).  Historically the Marines have rented equipment to perform this work.   
4. REQUIREMENTS: The Rock Drill shall be fully developed, commercially available product, with all the accessories necessary to meet the requirements listed below. If there are any data, tests, or certifications, supporting the capability to meet these requirements, please include with your response.
   1. Drilling into concrete, asphalt, rock, coral and hardened soil
   2. Drilling through concrete and asphalt
   3. Drilling 4’ in depth
   4. Drilling perpendicular to the ground slope
   5. Reuse of the core specimen
   6. Coring to a depth of 12”
   7. Drive cruciform stakes into hardened soil
   8. Remaining stationary/stable during operation
   9. Able to use standard DoD fuels
   10. Transportable in a C-130
   11. Mobility w/o MHE or trailer

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. It is not a Request for Proposal, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, a solicitation, or an indication that the PMA251 Program Office or NAWCAD Lakehurst will contract for the items contained in the RFI. NAVAIR will not pay respondents for any information generated for or provided in response to this RFI. The Government will not reimburse the respondent for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. The Government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI, to any firms, agencies, or individuals outside of the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Submit your response in a Microsoft® Word or compatible format document in no more than twenty single-sided, single-spaced pages, 12-point, Times New Roman font, using a minimum of one-inch margins to Robert Megill at robert.megill@navy.mil.