Service of Stockpicker Forklifts

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice contract officer
Response Due Date: 11 January 2017
Classification Code: J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
NAICS Code: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.

OVERVIEW

This Sources Sought is issued as part of Market Research to identify vendors to potentially establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Service of Stockpicker Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This a combined Sources Sought (SS) and Request for Information (RFI) in support of Market Research being conducted by the 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron to identify potential sources for Vehicle Lease Services at Al Udeid AB, Qatar and obtain industry comments on the draft requirement documents.
The anticipated acquisition will be a contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract line items. The contract will have a period of performance of one (1) base year and four (4) option years. The solicitation is expected to be published in January 2017.
Interested vendors should be aware that a valid Qatari Commercial Registration is required to perform work in Qatar. This requirement applies to all vendors and sub-contractors. This will be included in any resultant solicitation as an evaluation factor. The registration can take 2- 6 months to obtain if your company is not already registered. Foreign Vendors, including US businesses may apply for Commercial Registration. Companies must contact the Qatari Ministry of Justice to obtain Commercial Registration. Approval and issuance is outside the control of the US Government.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force,
379 ECONS/LGCC,
Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

PRICING/PAYMENT INFORMATION

The anticipated contract will require vendors to submit prices for the items requested. The US Government does not allow payment to be furnished to the vendor until the item has been delivered and accepted. Additionally, payment under US Government Contracts must be made by means of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT.)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

The destination delivery locations are Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and will be designated FOB Destination. Accordingly, under FOB Destination delivery procedures, associated costs will not be separated under the resultant solicitation and/or contract award; whereby associated costs by the contractor shall be inclusive of the proposed unit pricing of the vehicles themselves. The contractor will be liable for any damage or costs incurred FOB Destination. All orders shall be delivered within 24 hours of receipt of order.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

1) Organization name, address, email address, CAGE code, if applicable, point of contact for information, Web site address, telephone number, and size to include whether you are US or foreign owned
2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Limit to 15 pages.

The Government requests interested offerors submit one copy of their capability responses by email, no later than 5:00 p.m. Local (Qatari Time) on 11 January 2017. Please provide responses and direct any questions to SrA Mark Wheeler via email: mark.wheeler@auab.afcent.af.mil

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Government is seeking feedback and comments on the Draft PWS (Attachment 1) and additional questions about company capabilities and the local vehicle industry. Industry is also invited to provide any other comments or suggestions that will be beneficial to the PWS and the overall clarity of the documents.

INDUSTRY COMMENTS: Respondents should email their feedback and comments to mark.wheeler@auab.afcent.af.mil no later than 5:00 p.m. Local (Qatari Time) on 11 January 2017.
DISCLAIMER: The Sources Sought and Request for I are issued solely for informational and planning purposes. They do not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Furthermore, those who respond to this request should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission; other than acknowledgment of receipt - IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This request does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The United States Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to the SSS or RFI. All costs associated with responding to this request will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future RFP. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Service of Stockpicker Forklifts Performance Work Statement

In addition, the following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide the requirements established in the PWS.

2. Based upon the above description and delivery information, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government's requirements?

3. Based upon the above description and delivery information, are there commercial industry practices that appear to differ greatly than what is being requested by the US Government under the anticipated, forthcoming solicitation/tender?

Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice on company letter head to SrA Mark Wheeler Contract Officer at mark.wheeler@auab.afcent.af.mil.