Fire-Fighting Buckets

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF
YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. FUNDING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
HOWEVER, ONCE FUNDING IS RECEIVED WE WILL USE THIS INFORMATION FOR
ORDERING PURPOSES. PLEASE STATE HOW LONG PRICES ARE VALID AS A
SEPARATE RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

The Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price,
delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. This is a draft
combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format
in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This
announcement constitutes the only request for information. Quotes are being requested and A
WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

The solicitation number for this procurement is W912JC-17-T-5716 and is issued as a Request
for Information (RFI).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through
the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13
(Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2014-0421. The North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 922160.

DESCRIPTION: Purchase 4 water bucket kits to support fire-fighting operations while flying UH-60M helicopters. Also included are 8 long sling sets of two different versions. This will facilitate use of the buckets already owned by the Kansas Army National Guard. Each bucket must not exceed max capacity of 660 Gallons /2500 liters.

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION & QTY

0001 - Bambi Bucket Max Assembly, 5566MX,660USG MFR P/N: 007906, MFR SEI International OR EQUAL: 4 EA.

0002 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BB/BBX MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL: 6EA.

0003 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BBT MFR P/N: 012622 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL: 2EA

0004 - Bambi Power Pack Bambi Max 24VDC,3AH, P/N: 008282 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL: 4EA.

0005 - Recovery Device, Marine 5566BB-HL9800 P/N: 006216 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL: 7EA

0006 - Troubleshooter Kit 4453MX-7590MX P/N: 009931 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL 2EA.

0007 - Mobility Sled 4 Wheels 5566-HL9800 P/N: 012770 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL 2EA.

0008 - Freight/ Shipping to AASF#1 6700 SW Topeka BLVD Topeka KS 66619.

Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted and shall contain the following information:
RFI NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES; NAME, ADDRESS;
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF QUOTER; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed
quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. QUOTES shall include
a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included
in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its offer
firm for at least 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address
specified for the receipt of quotes after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT
be considered.

EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government
will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price provides the best value to the
government.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) specs of the item offered to meet the Government Requirements;
(ii) price

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL; EQUAL ITEMS IDENTIFIED SHOULD FURNISH
ADEQUATE INFORMATION WITH THE QUOTE TO ENSURE THAT A
DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE AS TO THE EQUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS
REQUESTED. PLEASE PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
(SAM) FORMERLY (CCR). Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the
internet at www.sam.gov or by calling the SAM Registration Centers at 866-606-8220.

The System for Award Management (SAM) is a free web site that consolidates the capabilities
you used to find in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.
QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3
OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH
THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via at the
below emails. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission
or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are
incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive
Orders-Commercial Items;
Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies;
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds;
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;

Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items:
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management

Pursuant to FAR Clause 252.212-7001 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by
reference:
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports;
DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.
AFFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO POINT OF CONTACTS LISTED BELOW, BY 1600 ON MONDAY AUGUST 14TH 2017.

EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED. RESPONSE TIME:
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE USPFO PURCHASING CONTRACTING OFFICE LOCATED 2737 S. KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611. NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. C.S.T. ON FRIDAY AUGUST 18, 2016. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED.

Primary Point of Contact: MSgt Joseph Weber, Email: joseph.w.weber6.mil@mail.mil
Phone: 785-861-4738 / 785-646-1215.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF
YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. FUNDING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
HOWEVER, ONCE FUNDING IS RECEIVED WE WILL USE THIS INFORMATION FOR
ORDERING PURPOSES. PLEASE STATE HOW LONG PRICES ARE VALID AS A
SEPARATE RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
The Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price,
delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. This is a draft
combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format
in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This
announcement constitutes the only request for information. Quotes are being requested and A
WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
The solicitation number for this procurement is W912JC-17-T-5716 and is issued as a Request
for Information (RFI).
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through
the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13
(Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2014-0421. The North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333999.
DESCRIPTION: Purchase 4 water bucket kits to support fire-fighting operations while flying
UH-60M helicopters. Two kits must be able to bottom fill from water sources as shallow as 18
inches. Also included are 8 long sling sets of three different versions. This will facilitate use of
the buckets already owned by the Kansas Army National Guard. Each bucket must not exceed
max capacity of 660 Gallons /2500 liters.
LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION & QTY
0001 - Bambi Bucket Max Assembly, 5566MX,660USG MFR P/N: 007906, MFR SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2 EA.
0002 - Bambi Buck Max Assembly, 5566MXP,660USG,900GPM P/N: 007907 MFR SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2 EA.
0003 -Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BBX,PF MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 2EA
0004 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BB/BBX MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 4EA.
0005 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BBT MFR P/N: 012622 MFR: SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2EA
0006 - Bambi Power Pack Bambi Max 24VDC,3AH, P/N: 008282 MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 4EA.
0007 - Recovery Device, Marine 5566BB-HL9800 P/N: 006216 MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 7EA
0008 - Troubleshooter Kit 4453MX-7590MX P/N: 009931 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL
2EA.
0009 - Mobility Sled 4 Wheels 5566-HL9800 P/N: 012770 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL
6EA.
0010 - Freight/ Shipping to AASF#1 6700 SW Topeka BLVD Topeka KS 66619.
Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted and shall contain the following information:
RFI NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES; NAME, ADDRESS;
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF QUOTER; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed
quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. QUOTES shall include
a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included
in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.
PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its offer
firm for at least 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.
LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address
specified for the receipt of quotes after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT
be considered.
EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government
will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price provides the best value to the
government.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(i) specs of the item offered to meet the Government Requirements;
(ii) price
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL; EQUAL ITEMS IDENTIFIED SHOULD FURNISH
ADEQUATE INFORMATION WITH THE QUOTE TO ENSURE THAT A
DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE AS TO THE EQUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS
REQUESTED. PLEASE PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION.
ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
(SAM) FORMERLY (CCR). Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the
internet at www.sam.gov or by calling the SAM Registration Centers at 866-606-8220.
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a free web site that consolidates the capabilities
you used to find in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.
QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3
OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH
THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via at the
below emails. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission
or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are
incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive
Orders-Commercial Items;
Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies;
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds;
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;
Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items:
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management
Pursuant to FAR Clause 252.212-7001 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by
reference:
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports;
DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea
AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.
AFFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO POINT OF CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW, BY 1600 ON MONDAY AUGUST 14TH 2017.
EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED. RESPONSE TIME:
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE USPFO PURCHASING
CONTRACTING OFFICE LOCATED 2737 S. KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611. NO
LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. C.S.T. ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 2016. ALL QUOTES
SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE.
EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED.
Primary Point of Contact: MSgt Joseph Weber, Email: joseph.w.weber6.mil@mail.mil
Phone: 785-861-4738 / 785-646-1215.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF
YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. FUNDING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
HOWEVER, ONCE FUNDING IS RECEIVED WE WILL USE THIS INFORMATION FOR
ORDERING PURPOSES. PLEASE STATE HOW LONG PRICES ARE VALID AS A
SEPARATE RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
The Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price,
delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. This is a draft
combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format
in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This
announcement constitutes the only request for information. Quotes are being requested and A
WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
The solicitation number for this procurement is W912JC-17-T-5716 and is issued as a Request
for Information (RFI).
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through
the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13
(Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2014-0421. The North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 922160.
DESCRIPTION: Purchase 4 water bucket kits to support fire-fighting operations while flying
UH-60M helicopters. Two kits must be able to bottom fill from water sources as shallow as 18
inches. Also included are 8 long sling sets of three different versions. This will facilitate use of
the buckets already owned by the Kansas Army National Guard. Each bucket must not exceed
max capacity of 660 Gallons /2500 liters.
LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION & QTY
0001 - Bambi Bucket Max Assembly, 5566MX,660USG MFR P/N: 007906, MFR SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2 EA.
0002 - Bambi Buck Max Assembly, 5566MXP,660USG,900GPM P/N: 007907 MFR SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2 EA.
0003 -Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BBX,PF MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 2EA
0004 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BB/BBX MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 4EA.
0005 - Complete Longline Set, 5/8" X 50' 6400# @ 7:1, BBT MFR P/N: 012622 MFR: SEI
International OR EQUAL: 2EA
0006 - Bambi Power Pack Bambi Max 24VDC,3AH, P/N: 008282 MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 4EA.
0007 - Recovery Device, Marine 5566BB-HL9800 P/N: 006216 MFR: SEI International OR
EQUAL: 7EA
0008 - Troubleshooter Kit 4453MX-7590MX P/N: 009931 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL
2EA.
0009 - Mobility Sled 4 Wheels 5566-HL9800 P/N: 012770 MFR: SEI International OR EQUAL
6EA.
0010 - Freight/ Shipping to AASF#1 6700 SW Topeka BLVD Topeka KS 66619.
Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted and shall contain the following information:
RFI NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES; NAME, ADDRESS;
TELEPHONE NUMBER OF QUOTER; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed
quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. QUOTES shall include
a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included
in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.
PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its offer
firm for at least 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.
LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address
specified for the receipt of quotes after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT
be considered.
EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government
will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price provides the best value to the
government.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(i) specs of the item offered to meet the Government Requirements;
(ii) price
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL; EQUAL ITEMS IDENTIFIED SHOULD FURNISH
ADEQUATE INFORMATION WITH THE QUOTE TO ENSURE THAT A
DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE AS TO THE EQUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS
REQUESTED. PLEASE PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION.
ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
(SAM) FORMERLY (CCR). Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the
internet at www.sam.gov or by calling the SAM Registration Centers at 866-606-8220.
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a free web site that consolidates the capabilities
you used to find in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS.
QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3
OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH
THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via at the
below emails. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission
or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are
incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive
Orders-Commercial Items;
Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies;
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds;
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;
Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items:
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management
Pursuant to FAR Clause 252.212-7001 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by
reference:
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports;
DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea
AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.
AFFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO POINT OF CONTACTS LISTED
BELOW, BY 1600 ON MONDAY AUGUST 14TH 2017.
EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED. RESPONSE TIME:
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE USPFO PURCHASING
CONTRACTING OFFICE LOCATED 2737 S. KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA, KS 66611. NO
LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. C.S.T. ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16, 2016. ALL QUOTES
SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE.
EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED.
Primary Point of Contact: MSgt Joseph Weber, Email: joseph.w.weber6.mil@mail.mil
Phone: 785-861-4738 / 785-646-1215.