Grounds Maintenance Services

Amendment 1: Primary POC email amended to: kim.baker.3.gb@us.af.mil This is highlighted on the amendment document. *********************************************************** REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI- FA558718R0007 48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE) Issue Date: January 25, 2018 Response Due Date: February 5, 2018 NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services Subject: Request for Information (RFI) - Grounds Maintenance Services GENERAL INFORMATION Description: The 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing Grounds Maintenance Services. Background: The 100th Civil Engineering Squadron at RAF Mildenhall has identified a potential need for Grounds Maintenance Services. The Contractor would be required to provide Grounds Maintenance Services for multiple geographically separated United States Visiting Forces bases throughout the United Kingdom (UK). The scope would also include but is not limited to: maintaining grounds; mowing, edging, trimming and weed control; remove debris/police grounds; dead animals and leaf removal; lawn conditioning; fertilization, and aeration; pest control; lawn renovation; Prune shrub, hedges and other plants; maintaining semi-improved grounds; mow, and trim; maintaining perimeter fence line; maintain Bird Area Strike Hazard (BASH) areas; maintain un-improved grounds; maintain surface drainage ditches; perform snow/ice removal and ice control, and road sweeping. Anticipated contract performance is one (1) base year (12 months) with four one year options. The anticipated mobilization period is 60 days with full performance to commence 1 November 2018. General Information: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) may apply to any subsequent contract action. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry's input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the Grounds Maintenance Services requirement. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on FBO or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this RFI. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All RFI responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for future Grounds Maintenance acquisitions or similar requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Response Guidelines: All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contacts (POCs), below with the subject line "Response to RFI - Grounds Maintenance Services" no later than February 5, 2018. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered. Requested Information: The following is requested from interested companies; 1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide Grounds Maintenance Services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued. 2. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature including a capability statement commonly provided to the general public; if available, please provide your NCAGE/DUNS information. 3. Based upon the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), are there any aspects that are unclear and/or unachievable in accordance with industry standards? 4. Based upon the attached DRAFT PWS, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance within industry for Grounds Maintenance Services? 5. Please identify and provide cost driver information that may affect performance of Grounds Maintenance Services. 6. Please indicate if a longer transition period other than 60 days would be required for mobilization, in order for performance to commence 1 November 2018? Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to the POCs listed below. POC: Primary POC: Ms. Kim Baker, Contract Specialist Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 52 1223 Email: kim.baker.3.gb@us.af.mil Secondary POC: Ms. Maria Calimlim, Contracting Officer Phone: 00 44 (0) 1638 52 2165 Email: maria.calimlim@us.af.mil Contracting Office Address: 48 CONS/PKB Building 977 Boston Drive RAF Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9PN United Kingdom