ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System & Annual PM

This Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide (1)ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and all the necessary materials, parts, labor, travel, shipping, set-up, and annual preventative maintenance for the 402nd Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia. The current sole source maintenance contract was awarded to Thermo Electron North America, LLC. Contractors/Institutions responding to this Market Research are placed on notice that participation in this Market Survey/RFI may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a document containing a brief description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. The Performance Work Statement for this requirement is attached. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the PM. ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and Annual Preventative Maintenance REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide one (1)ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and all the necessary materials, parts, labor, travel, shipping, set-up, and annual preventative maintenance for the 402nd Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia. Contractor shall provide the following: ITEM QTY Part Number Description 1 1 XR-PFX-04U ARL Perform'X 4200 XRF UniQuantometer 2 1 XR-OXSAS OXSAS X-Ray Analytical Software 3 1 XO-PC-COMPUTER Desktop Personal Computer 4 1 840-064400 PRNTR/LASER MEDIUM DUTY 120V 5 1 XR-CR-PET PET flat crystal - Al to K 6 1 XR-CR-ADP ADP flat crystal - Mg in presence of Al 7 1 XR-CAL-FE Fe Base General Calibration 8 1 XR-CAL-AL Aluminum Base General Calibration 9 1 XR-PX-PAC Programmable Mask Changer with 29mm aperture 10 1 XR-PX-AP20 Programmable Mask for 20mm Aperture 11 1 XR-PX-AP10 Programmable Mask for 10mm Aperture 12 1 XR-PX-AP5 Programmable Mask for 5mm Aperture 13 3 XR-PX-TR8 Additional tray for 8 cassettes (up to 8) 14 1 XR-PX-LLCAS20 Lid-less cassette of 20 mm aperture 15 1 XR-PX-LLCAS10 Lid-less cassette of 10 mm aperture 16 5 XR-PX-LLCAS5 Lid-less cassette of 5 mm aperture 17 5 XR-PX-CLIP Clip for cassette with spring to keep sample in position 18 1 XR-CR630 Multi-purpose Centering Ring 6/30mm 19 1 XR-CR3040 Multi-purpose Centering Ring 30/40mm 20 1 XR-CR-RED Set of 10 red centering rings, diam 51.8/31.7 x 2mm 21 1 XR-CR-BLU Set of 10 blue centering rings, diam 51.8/37 x 2mm 22 1 XR-CR-YEL Set of 10 yellow centering rings, diam 51.8/41 x 2mm 23 1 XR-PR-FP High Pressure Reducer for P-10 Gas The current maintenance contract, FA8571-22-P-0025, was awarded sole source to Thermo Electron North America, LLC on 1 February 2022 and expires on 31 January 2027. It consists of a basic year plus four 1-year options. The proposed contract is for a basic contract plus three 1-year options. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer System and Annual Preventative Maintenance REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: - Company/Institute Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: - Phone Number: - E-mail Address: - Web Page URL: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: - Small Business (Yes / No) - Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) - 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) - HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) - Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) - System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). This RFI will be posted for 5 days. Responses must be received no later than close of business must be received no later than close of business 21 November 2022. Please send one (1) PDF copy of your response to: Lesley Sparks lesley.sparks@us.af.mil 478-222-0921 Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the above listed point of contact. Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. (1 page limit) 2. Describe your company's past experience providing ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer Systems. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). (1 page limit) 3. Describe your company's experience in performing annual preventative maintenance for the ARL Performx Advance WDXRF Spectrometer systems. (1 page limit) B. Commerciality Questions: 1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? 2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?