Galvanized Steel Metal Barrier System

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Resource Management Grants, Acquisitions, and Procurement Policy Washington, D.C. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 191NLE18NB001 Galvanized Steel Metal Barrier System ? SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1) This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in support of the Government's requirements, and will help to inform best procurement practice and likely future Requests for Quotations (RFQ). 1.2) This document shall be used for planning purposes only, as outlined under FAR 52.215-3. This document is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotations (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Any information provided to the Government, or participation in the activities described herein is strictly voluntary, and will be provided at no cost to the Government. 1.3) It is the intention of the government to identify companies able to provide 400 Linear Meters of a Galvanized Steel Metal Barrier System under this RFI for a single award contract at a Firm-Fixed-Price. For the purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. 1.4) Notice of RFI Closing Date and Time Digital/paper responses to this RFI shall be submitted to: Sergio E. Aleman-Soto, no later than 5:00 PM (Washington, DC time) on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, via email at AlemanSotoSE@state.gov 1.5) Point of Contact(s): Sergio Aleman-Soto Contract Support Specialist AlemanSotoSE@state.gov 1.6) Contracting Office Address: U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Resource Management Grants, Acquisitions, and Procurement Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP) 2401 E St. NW Rm. 910- (SA-01 Columbia Plaza) Washington DC, 20037 SECTION 2 DECRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS 2.1) This requirement will ultimately be solicited as a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement. All minimum specifications are meant to be informational and not restrictive to any one brand. If the minimum technical specifications/requirements are met or exceeded, as determined by a panel of Technical Evaluators, the products offered will be considered for award. 2.2) Table of Requirements Meet or exceed for each item as described below: Quantity: 400 Linear Meters Description: Galvanized Steel Metal Barrier Wall System that complies with the following specifications: - Minimum 18 gauge thick steel; - Shall be a minimum assembled height of 2.4 meters high and one (1) meter wide; - Shall include a minimum 18 gauge galvanized steel top; - Shall include galvanized steel cross members for structural stability; - Shall be easily filled with sand or earth; - Shall at a minimum be capable of defeating a direct hit from small arms fire 5.56 through .50 caliber, 40mm grenades, a minimum blast of a 40lb explosive charge with shrapnel at 3 meters from the base of the wall; - Shall provide crash protection meeting a minimum United States Department of State K8 rating and certification; - Shall be ballistic and blast certified through testing by one of the following: US DoD, DoS, NRC, INL Bogota; - Shall be easily assembled and disabled with hand tools, requiring no footings; - Shall be easily field repaired through hand tool disassembly or patch welding; - Shall be easily transported and if required loaded and unloaded by hand (panels, braces and all components shall be easily handled on an individual basis by two personnel). 2.3) Warranty Offerors shall state their standard warranty they offer in their response to the RFI. If INL receives a warranty claim for defects in material or workmanship, the product(s) will be sent to the vendor's location to perform an evaluation, with no charge to INL, to verify the status of the claim and the product. If the warranty department of the vendor determines that the product has a defect covered under the warranty, vendor must replace. INL is not responsible for any transportation charges. Replacement products must be in new condition. INL does not accept used items or refurbished. 2.4) Delivery Delivery of items shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the order. 2.5) INFORMATION TO CONTRACTORS: Contractors are reminded that information furnished under this Request for Information (RFI) may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business or that contain trade secrets or proprietary or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when Department of State (DoS) determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable. SECTION 3 CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND PAST PERFORMANCE 3.1) If the vendor is capable of providing the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Sergio E. Aleman-Soto via e-mail by the closing date outlined in Section 1.5, Notice of RFI Closing Date and Time. Please do not call the contracting office for information; email any questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion. The Capability Statement should include general information and technical background describing your firm's experience in contracts requiring similar efforts to meet the program objectives, and should not exceed five (5) pages in length. 3.2) When addressing question 3.2.8 below, please indicate the contract type and period of performance for similar items provided. At a minimum the following information is requested: 3.2.1) Company Information a) Company Name b) Address c) Point of Contact d) Telephone Number e) E-mail address 3.2.2) GSA Schedule Number, if applicable 3.2.3) NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under 3.2.4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 3.2.5) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number 3.2.6) Business Size (i.e. Small Business, Other than Small) 3.2.7) Socio-Economic status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.) (Mark with X the Socio-Economic Status of the Company) ____ Small Business ____ Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program ____ HUBZONE Small Business ____ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) ____ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business ____ 8(a)Program Certified 3.2.8) Description of your company's relevant experience and resource capabilities in performing this type of work. 3.3) In order to participate in the resulting RFQ and to be eligible for an award, the proposer must have (i) a current CAGE Code; (ii) a DUNS#; (iii) be registered to do business with the Government of the United States in the System For Award Management (SAM); and (iv) not be on the Excluded Parties List. Please do not provide generic capability statements as they shall add no value to this RFI. The Government is seeking specific information in conjunction with the specifications of this requirement.