New Single-Ply Cutting Machine

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Solicitations are not available at this time. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is conducting this RFI in order to identify potential vendors that can supply a brand name Single Ply Cutting Machine at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).  Please refer to Objective below and attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for complete details.  Any resultant Purchase Order will be issued by ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466.

Objectives:  The contractor shall provide installation and training of shop personnel on the proper operation and preventative maintenance of a new single ply cutting machine and any other items necessary as defined in the DRAFT SOW.  The contractor must also be able to provide on-site operator training in accordance with the Draft SOW.

The government is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order under NAICS code 333248, All other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government.  All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly.  Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received, and held in confidence.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.  Please note, if a solicitation or multiple solicitations are posted in the future, they will be issued by a separate solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

Interested vendors are requested to provide information of their firm’s capabilities to perform the services as noted in the attached Draft SOW. 

Please submit any questions regarding this RFI to: Melissa Hoffman, Purchasing Agent,melissa.hoffman4.civ@army.mil

Responses to this RFI addressing your company’s capability to support this requirement shall be submitted to the above referenced e-mail address NLT Monday, 7 October 2024 by 1200 PM EST.  Respondents should include the following business information with the RFI response:

 Company Name and Address;

 Point of Contact;

 Telephone Number;

 E-mail address;

 Company Cage Code;

 Primary NAICS;

 Business Size;

 Current Registration in SAM;

 GSA Schedule Number