Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS)

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qualified vendors who have experience providing parts in support of metal working machine shop set (MWMSS). This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contract Command - Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the supply delineated within this RFI. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request. Consequently, no solicitation is being issued at this time. Therefore, no award will be made as a result of providing this information. Currently, Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (JMTC) has a proposed requirement for this material. Vendors interested in this acquisition must meet the criteria for Federal Supply Codes (FSC) 6150, Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 3678, Electronic Connectors, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334417, Electronic Connector Manufacturing. It is anticipated that subsequent procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract. All deliveries will be on an FOB Destination basis. This proposed requirement is for the following item: 1) Shore Power Cable Assembly, in accordance with drawing 11B5090259. All of these items are in support of the Metal Working Machine Shop Set (MWMSS) parts for JMTC. Any potential vendor must be qualified to supply the item, in accordance with the Government provided drawing, prior to award. 1. Statement of your firm's intention to bid and how it intends to meet the requirements stated above 2. DUNS, CAGE Code, Tax ID, and Point of Contact Information 3. Number of employees (for business size verification) 4. Type of Socioeconomic Business Class (Examples: Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, HubZone, Women Owned, 8(a), ANC, NHO, etc.) 5. Business name and physical location 6. Manufacturing Plant Name and Location 7. Is your firm the manufacturer or are you a distributor? 8. Is your firm an authorized distributor for the manufacturer? 9. Does your firm use brokers, or authorized distributors to distribute your product, or is your firm willing to sell directly to the Government? 10. What is the lead time it takes your firm to obtain the raw materials, prior to manufacturing, if applicable? If you are a distributor, provide the lead time necessary for the manufacturer to manufacture the end items. 11. What method of shipment does your firm use for the required material? How long does shipment from the manufacturing site to JMTC in Rock Island, Illinois? 12. What is the maximum production capability? In 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days to meet the Government provided drawing? 13. Based on #12, what is your firm's delivery capability? 14. Provide your firm's market conditions, terms and conditions, and product warranty information. 15. What is the standard warranty of the required supplies? 16. Has your firm produced and delivered approved, qualified, tested and acceptable material to the U.S. Government before that met the specifications? 17. If #16 is yes, provide the provide the following information: Government agency name, Government contract number, dollar value, length of time provided product, Government point of contact information such as name, phone number, and e-mail address. All of the above information must be submitted in detail with your submission under this RFI. If a solicitation is issued, it will be sent electronically to interested vendors only, and will not be available on the FBO website. It is the responsibility of the contractors/interested parties to respond to this RFI with a statement of interest and valid e-mail address. Interested sources should send required information in single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) with a page maximum limitation of 10 pages to: Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, ATTN: CCRC-AH, Samantha Keegan, e-mail address: Samantha.m.keegan.civ@mail.mil, by 10 a.m., central time, 1 September 2017.