J -- RFI Vehicle & Marine Traffic Security Barrier

Request for Information316th Contracting Squadron CES/CEOE Section Andrews AFB, MD 20762 As of 21 March 08 This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any product or services. It does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation will be issued. Submission of any information in response to this RFI is completely voluntary, and costs associated with any submission shall not be reimbursed by the Government. The information requested will be used by the 316th Contracting Squadron to facilitate decision making. The 316th CES/CEOE is seeking interested sources to provide maintenance support for Barrier1 Vehicle & Marine Traffic Security Barrier located at Andrews AFB, MD 20762. (www.barrier1.us) Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer?s current recommendations and specifications manuals. All work shall be performed by qualified technicians specifically trained to work on barrier systems. The service provider?s maintenance and inspection program shall be based upon original equipment manufacturer?s recommendations, contractor expertise and standard industry practices. At a minimum, the service provider shall perform monthly maintenance and inspections. Mechanical and electrical safety checks shall be completed to ensure the safety of all systems. The purpose of this work is to prevent and correct equipment deficiencies, minimize breakdowns and service interruptions, extend barrier system life and maximize efficient operation. Service call repairs are those not defined as preventive maintenance and may be in the form of either emergency or non-emergency calls when a barrier system is non-operational. All deficiencies shall be corrected during the service call repairs whenever possible or within a maximum of one (1) business day. The service provider shall have all equipment and material required to start work upon arrival at the service location. All repair work shall be in accordance with normal commercial practices using parts specified by the barrier manufacturer or items of equal or better quality. Downtime of the barrier system shall be kept to an absolute minimum. The service provider must notify the customer of all projected downtime and estimated time for repair. The 316th Contracting Squadron seeks to learn from industry the unique aspects or procedures mandated for barrier maintenance. Preliminary research suggests that the scope of the contracts might exceed the capabilities of small business; however, the agency seeks large and small business respondents who are currently conducting maintenance on barriers within the United States or are interested in doing so. The input will help the Air Force ascertain the interest, capability, and capacity of all potential offerors. A review of available North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) codes finds that NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services) is appropriate for this request. Comments on the NAICS code selection are welcomed. If you are an interested large or small business, please complete the attached questionnaire and provide the name, phone number, and e-mail address of a company representative the Government may contact for additional information. E-mailed responses are required. Notice: The Air Force has non-government (contractor) employees assisting with its market research. These non-government employees, who have all signed nondisclosure agreements, will have access to industry responses. Information gained through this RFI will be used to further define the 316th requirements. Individual capability briefs will not be accepted at this time. Interested parties are urged to monitor the official Government Point of Entry at www.fedbizopps.gov for future announcements regarding 316th needs. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check this site regularly for any changes or updates. Vendors can subscribe to the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service to receive emails notifying them of all notices for a particular solicitation number, all notices from selected organizations and product service classifications (NAICS codes) or all procurement notices. To register for this service, click on "Vendor Notification Service" at the FedBizOpps home page. Then click on the subscription option desired and follow the instructions. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. Subscribers to this list service are ultimately responsible for reviewing the Federal Business Opportunities site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. Please note, the government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI. Send responses to the following POCs no later than 4 April 08. Angela Fairley Contract Administrator 316th Contracting Squadron Angela.fairley@andrews.af.mil (301) 981-1951 Capt Paul Babiarz Contracting Officer 316th Contracting Squadron Paul.babiarz@andrews.af.mil 301-981-1999 Questionnaire for Barrier Service Barrier1 Vehicle & Marine Traffic Security Barrier (www.barrier1.us) March 21, 2008 1. Is your company currently providing barrier/bollards services under any Federal contracts? a. If yes for which agency(s) and how many? b. What is/are the contract number(s)? c. Who is/are the Administrative Contracting Officer(s)? d. What are their pertinent phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.? 2. How long has your company been providing these or similar services? a. What is your company?s experience in bollards or barrier maintenance? b. How long has your company provided barrier or bollard support to the Federal, DOD, and State govt? c. Does your company focus on providing service to the government? 3. Is your company a large or small business? a. If you are a small business, please identify any subcategories that apply: small disadvantaged business, 8(a), HUB Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned. b. Approximate annual gross revenue. c. Please describe your geographic focus. I.e. state specific, regional specific, nationwide, overseas, etc. If you operate overseas, do you experience any delays or specific challenges with operating overseas? 4. What certifications or qualifications do employees generally possess? a. What is your company?s process for validating employee certifications/qualifications? 5. What is the staffing makeup of your company? a. What are your procedures to ensure adequate coverage during personnel shortages? b. How do you handle security requirements (personal or facility) when required? c. Do you offer on-site managers? 6. Indicate if your role in the performance of the requirement would be as a prime contractor or subcontractor. a. If your company is a large business, do you have established relationships with small business providers? b. If you indicated prime contractor, identify the functions for which you plan to use subcontractors. 7. The government is interested in benchmarking commercial best practices. If desired, include any barrier or bollards maintenance support best practices. 8. Which NAICS codes do you perform barrier or bollards services under? a. Which code(s) do you feel best represent this requirement?