12--Fire Suppression Maintenance & Repair

Request For Information (RFI): This is not a solicitation. No contract award will be made as a result of this request. This request is for informational purposes only. Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the government. This RFI neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or invitation for Bid (IFB). This RFI should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI. The Government WILL NOT PAY for information and/or materials received in response to this RFI, is in no way obligated by the information received, nor will the government compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing information for the government. The Government will not release any information marked with a Proprietary legend, received in response to this RFI, to any firm, agency, or individual outside the Government without written permission from the respondent. Purpose: To identify potential Contractors who are able to provide all labor, parts and materials for Inspection, Preventative Maintenance, Repair and Modification (IPMR&M) , (henceforth referred to as quote mark maintenance quote mark ) of outdoor Fire Suppression Systems. The maintenance shall be performed QUARTERLY, and the Contractor shall respond to EMERGENCIES & REQUESTS FOR REPAIRS. The maintenance and on-call repair are for systems located five (5) test sites throughout U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The Fire Suppression Systems are not conventional indoor, building fire suppression systems but instead are used to suppress outdoors fires on ATC's Live Fire ranges for the protection of test assets undergoing ballistic testing. The Fire Suppression Systems are comprised primarily of Water and Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) delivery systems, and Bulk, Low Pressure Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguishing systems. Ancillary systems such as pump houses, and local and remote controls - with corresponding electronic subsystems - are included. Salient hardware (makes and models) will be identified more completely in the Statement of Work. This is NOT a request for information about any fire suppression or prevention products. The anticipated NAICS code is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), and the FSC is J042 (Maintenance/Rebuild of Equipment - Fire Fighting/Prevention). The resultant contract is expected to be a FFP for the quarterly maintenance CLIN and a T&M-type CLIN for the emergency on-call repair services. All maintenance and repair will be performed on APG, MD. Background: The Army has a requirement for fire suppression system maintenance and on-call emergency services of the fire suppression systems. Request that interested parties provide an electronic, written response to this RFI no later than 22 August 2014 by 2:00 P.M., EDT to Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Ground ATTN: Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Nordell at: contact@example.gov. Responses should not exceed 20 pages one-sided. No physical or quote mark hard quote mark copies will be accepted as a result of this request. Respondents are requested to: 1) Identify their business type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a)certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) in relation to the SBA size standard for NAICS 811310 ($7.5M). 2) Provide evidence of any current State and Federal certifications (if applicable) and proof of being factory trained in fire suppression and proof of at least five (5) years experience performing fire suppression equipment. For respondents without current certification, a timeline to achieving certification is required. 4) Clearly indicate their interest in submitting a proposal to any eventual Request For Proposals as a Prime, or if their interest is solely in subcontracting opportunities (identify functional areas). Each response must reference this notice.