99--Request for Information (RFI)- BPAs for multiple supplies

This is a Request for Information (RFI). The Regional Contracting Office for the 414th CSB in Vicenza, Italy will use the responses to this RFI to determine potential responsible vendors capable of providing the supplies described herein. The US Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this Request for Information. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this acquisition is to provide different kind of supplies within the US Army installations located in Vicenza, Italy. REQUIREMENTS: The U.S. Government is looking for local sources located in Italy that will be able to provide a range of supplies necessary to satisfy the Government's requirements. In order to guarantee the best service in terms of responsiveness, the vendor will have to respond within two (2) work days from the date of a call. The Government is contemplating the establishment of four (4) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). Each BPA will have a four (4) year ordering duration beginning on its date of establishment. Each call estimated to exceed the amount of $3,000.00 will be competed amongst the parties on the four (4) BPAs. The Federal Supply Codes (FSCs) are the following: 1) BPA for ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING SUPPLIES: Resistors 5910 Capacitors 5915 Filters and Networks 5920 Fuses, Arrestors, Absorbers, and Protectors 5925 Circuit Breakers 5930 Switches 5935 Connectors, Electrical 5940 Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips 5945 Relays and Solenoids 5950 Coils and Transformers 5963 Electronic Modules 5970 Electrical Insulators and Insulating Materials 5975 Electrical Hardware and Supplies 5977 Electrical Contact Brushes and Electrodes 5980 Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware 5995 Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment 5998 Electrical and Electronic assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware 5999 Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components Electrical Wire and Power Distribution Equipment 6105 Motors, Electrical 6110 Electrical Control Equipment 6115 Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical 6117 Solar Electric Power Systems 6120 Transformers: Distribution and Power Station 6125 Converters, Electrical, Rotating 6130 Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating 6135 Batteries, Nonrechargeable 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable 6145 Wire and Cable, Electrical 6150 Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment Lighting Fixtures and Lamps 6210 Indoor and Outdoor Electric Lighting Fixtures 6230 Electric Portable and Hand Lighting Equipment 6240 Electric Lamps 6250 Ballasts, Lampholders, and Starters 2) BPA for HARDWARE SUPPLIES: Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings 4010 Chain and Wire Rope 4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine 4030 Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain Hardware and Abrasives 5305 Screws 5306 Bolts 5307 Studs 5310 Nuts and Washers 5315 Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins 5320 Rivets 5330 Packing and Gasket Materials 5331 O-Ring 5335 Metal Screening 5340 Hardware, Commercial, Fencing and Components 5341 Brackets 5342 Hardware, Weapon System 5345 Disks and Stones, Abrasive 5350 Abrasive Materials 5365 Bushings, Rings, Shims, and Spacers 3) BPA for PLUMBING SUPPLIES Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Air Circulating Equipment 4120 Air Conditioning Equipment/Air Filters 4130 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components/Filters 4140 Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment/Filters Plumbing, Heating, and Sanitation Equipment 4510 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories 4520 Space and Water Heating Equipment 4530 Fuel Burning Equipment Units 4540 Waste Disposal Equipment Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings 4710 Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing 4720 Hose and Flexible Tubing 4730 Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings Valves 4810 Valves, Powered 4820 Valves, Nonpowered Pumps and Compressors 4310 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps 4320 Power and Hand Pumps 4330 Centrifugals, Separators, and Pressure and Vacuum Filters 4) BPA for CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Chemicals and Chemical Products 6810 Chemicals 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: It is requested that interested vendors submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities statement package, demonstrating the ability to provide any or all of the supplies listed above. In order to deem the vendors' responsible, the package shall include the following documentation: 1. Certificato Camera di Commercio (Certificate of the Chamber of Commerce), NOT older than six (6) months at the time set forth for the receipt of the Request for Information inquiry. Self-certifications are NOT allowed. 2. SAM Registration. In order to register on SAM website (https://www.sam.gov ), vendors must have a DUNS number ( obtainable on http://dbitaly.dnb.com ) and a NATO code (obtainable www.dlis.dla.mil/forms/form_AC135.asp). The capability statement package must be sent by email to Francesca Candia, contact@example.gov. Submissions must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET) on 02 May 2014. Questions or comments regarding this notice must be addressed to Francesca Candia, contact@example.gov. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.