J--Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair of Earth Moving Equipment

This Request for Information(RFI)/Sources Sought Notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for a Quote (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Letterkenny Army Depot, located in Chambersburg, PA, is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. The Government welcomes feedback on the line item structure and the Statement of Work requirements. Negative replies are also sought. Letterkenny Army Depot is seeking information concerning the availability of contractors to provide preventive maintenance and emergency repair of earth moving equipment and container handlers. Work will consist of scheduled preventive maintenance, unscheduled maintenance and emergency repair of Caterpillar earth moving equipment and unscheduled major repair of Terex Container Handlers, Hyster Container Handlers and Tactical Forklifts. Work will also consist of rental of various types of construction equipment for rental periods of 1-4 weeks. The government is considering a firm fixed-price contract for one base year plus four option years. A firm requirement has not yet been established. A draft Statement of Work and draft line item structure are attached. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government's best interest. All contractors interested in supplying these services may indicate their interest in this potential acquisition by supplying responses that should include: (1) Identification of company size status, certifications, i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, small business. (2) Proof of experience and capability. (3) Answers to the questions listed below. Capability statements will not be accepted after the due date. Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages. 1. How long have you been in business? 2. How many employees do you have? 3. Have you ever performed government contracts? 4. Does your company have the vehicles and equipment to perform these services? 5. Does your company provide these services or do you subcontract the work? Which requirements would be subcontracted? 6. Do you have current (within the past 3 years) and relevant experience in all areas of this requirement? If not, please list the specifics areas that you have experience in. For the purposes of this RFI, the anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. This NAICS has a small business size standard of $7M. If you believe another NAICS is more applicable based on the Statement of Work, please so indicate and state the justification with your reply. All interested firms should notify this office in writing by e-mail of your interest in this notice. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this market survey nor return the data provided. If your firm is capable of the requirements described in this RFI, please provide a Capability Statement to Ms. Laura Buehler, contact@example.gov by 6 Sep 2011, 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. POC phone number is +1 (555) 000-0000. Do not respond directly to ASFI. In addition, the following information is requested: a. Company CAGE Code, NUNS number, name, address, point of contact, telephone number and email address. b. Please indicate which NAICS code(s) your company usually performs under Government contracts. c. GSA contract number if applicable. The Government plans to use the Internet and e-mail as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information. Hard copies of documents posted on FBO will not be made available.