Top load washers & dryers

Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Regional Contracting Office (RCO), Marine Corps Installations (MCI) West at Marine Corp Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, CA is requesting information as detailed below:

SYNOPSIS:

RCO MCI-West is issuing this Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing top loading washers, dryers, and associated parts. These machines will be utilized by the Consolidated Material Service Center (CMSC) G-4 Logistics department. CMSC is responsible for the management, readiness, and operational support of equipment utilized by Department of Defense personnel distributed in various buildings located throughout Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. These machines shall be delivered to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Services). The Government will also use the information gathered through this SS/RFI to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement (set-aside or full and open, etc.). The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses (SB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 8(a) businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code selected is 335220 (Major Household Appliance Manufacturing). The maximum size standard for this NACIS code to be considered small business is 1,500 employees. NAICS code compliance will be checked if/when proposals are submitted. Quotes/Proposals are not to be submitted at this time.

See the attached Item List posted on announcement for quantities, required brand, and machine specifications.

Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback to the draft item list and responses to RFI item list. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition.

Responses to Request for Information:

Contractors are reminded that this is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/BID/QUOTE. Responses to this notice shall not constitute responses to solicitation, which is not currently available. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and respondents will not be notified of the results of any Government assessments.

It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement.

The capabilities statement must clearly detail the firm's ability to perform all aspects of this notice and must include the following:

1.    Company Profile to include:

a.    Organization name, address, email address, web site address, telephone number b.    Size and type of organization, number of employees, office locations if multiple c.       SAM Unique Entity ID

d.    CAGE code

e.    Statement regarding the socio-economic status of the company (8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB,) based on the above identified NAICS

f.     Any certifications with regards to the claimed socio-economic status.
 

2.    Relevant/Recent Experience to include:

a.    Relevant Experience in performing efforts of similar size and scope – experience must demonstrate technical ability to deliver washers and dryers.

b.    Recent Experience - within the last three (3) years.

c.    Please include a brief description of the project, contract number, contract value, and an agency point of contact to include name, email, and current telephone number.

The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the acquisition. All responses will be treated as proprietary.

Market research responses received after the time and date specified will be determined to be late and may not be considered. Information and materials submitted in response to this request are strictly voluntary and WILL NOT be returned.

Disclaimer: This SS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS IS 28 February 2025 by 1:00pm PST.

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF formats and have the corresponding subject line: M330005689648 Capabilities Statement Response.

Send submissions via e-mail to gary.lane@usmc.mil, corey.slivnik@usmc.mil and maria.caceres@usmc.mil.

Primary Point of Contact:

Gary Lane, Purchasing Agent Regional Contracting Office MCI-WEST Camp Pendleton, CA

Email: gary.lane@usmc.mil