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Metal Forming Hydraulic Press
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama, under solicitation number W911KF-26-S-0013, to gather industry input on the provision of on-site preventive maintenance, unlimited emergency repairs, and replacement parts for Metal Forming Hydraulic Press machines. The RFI is strictly for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. All responses are voluntary and at the respondent’s expense, and the Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in submitting information. Responses must be submitted by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST via email to Christopher R. Wells and are required to include the company name, mailing address, CAGE code, point of contact details, and business type classification under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million in annual revenue. Respondents must address specific questions regarding hardware and software pricing accuracy, transition planning, clarity of the Statement of Work, adequacy of the proposed performance period, and any additional concerns. The Statement of Work requires services to be performed at the depot, including biannual preventive maintenance aligned with OEM guidelines, 24/7 emergency response within 72 hours, use of only new or government-approved refurbished parts, and submission of detailed written service reports. Contractor personnel must comply with personal identity verification under FAR 52.204-9, undergo security screening per Army Directive 2014-05, and be granted access via CAC or installation badge. Although the contract is not yet awarded, the anticipated performance period includes a one-year base period with up to four one-year option periods, totaling five years. No contract value is stated, as this is a pre-solicitation RFI, and no formal evaluation factors, payment details, or packaging specifications are included. All submissions become Government property and cannot be returned, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. Questions must be submitted in writing by the same deadline and will be answered publicly on beta.sam.gov.
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Place of Performance
Anniston, AL, 36201, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Anniston Army Depot
METAL FORMING HYDRAULIC PRESS
- Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the same manner as this notice, at beta.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
- Background
This requirement is for the on-site preventive maintenance, unlimited emergency repair and replacement parts for Metal forming Hydraulic Press machines as specified herein installed at Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama. See Attachment 1 –Statement of Work). Period of Performance: TBD
3.0 Requested Information
3.1 Capability Statement, which includes any past performance examples of similar projects.
3.2 Recommended Contracting Strategy
3.3 Input/Responses on the following:
3.3.1 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate hardware price? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.
3.3.2 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate software and integration/installation price that will meet the Government’s requirement? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.
3.3.3 What additional information, if any, would be necessary to formulate a transition plan?
3.3.4 What sections, if any, require additional definition in order to properly specify your product?
3.3.5 Is the estimated Period of Performance time sufficient? If not, what would your firm propose?
3.3.6 Any additional questions/concerns/input your firm may have in regards to this Statement of Work (SOW).
4.0 Responses
4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via MS Word document by responding to the Point of Contact (POC) below.
4.2 Responses are due no later than 8 May 26 AT 10 AM CST. Responses shall be limited to those items referenced in section 3.0 and 4.3 and shall be submitted via e-mail only to Reese Wells, christopher.r.wells36.civ@army.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
4.3. Responses shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:
4.3.1 Company Name, mailing address, and CAGE code.
4.3.2 Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.
4.3.3 Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811310- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Size Standard $12.5 MIL
5.0 Industry Discussions
Anniston Army Depot representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements and any other items specified herein.
6.0 Questions
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to christopher.r.wells36.civ@army.mil Verbal questions or phone calls will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting responses to the beta.sam.gov website. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 8 May 26 will be answered.
7.0 Summary
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide Metal Forming Hydraulic Press. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
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