Request for Information

Request For Information (RFI) Costumer Oriented Leveling Technique (COLT) 19 June 2019 Costumer Oriented Leveling Technique (COLT) Request for Information for Planning Purposes (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information or to otherwise pay for the information requested except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This request for information is issued for the purpose of: Costumer Oriented Leveling Technique (COLT). Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research Joint ventures or in teaming arrangements. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the ability to provide the following services in sustainment of the COLT program: The company will run the Air Force (AF) COLT system monthly, ensuring coverage for all bases on a quarterly basis. The company will obtain supporting Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and AF data, analyze it, determine its usability, and prepare data for use. Additionally, the company will analyze results, resolve problems, and assist users in interpreting and applying the results. The company will also identify opportunities to enhance COLT functionality, policies, procedures and processes; and develop recommendations and perform COLT software maintenance including data pre-processors and output macros. The company will provide COLT operational support including: maintain user lists, maintain schedule, manage the SharePoint, operate help desk, keep "to do" list, develop and maintain the primer briefs, recommend/assist with AFMAN 23-122, Materiel Management Procedures changes, develop and update program documentation. The company will assist the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) with consumable items policies and procedures and resolving consumable item issues and integrate Proactive Demand Leveling (PDL) algorithms and code into COLT, enhance PDL logic as required, perform system testing, and update documentation and operate PDL centrally for the entire enterprise on the approved schedule. The Government will provide the contractor with access to all relevant government information/data systems, source documentation, hardware/software, facilities, key personnel, directives, publications, and documentation related to the execution of this contract. The contractor shall use Air Force-owned or leased tools, systems, and products to provide on-site management support services. The Government will provide working space, desks, and chairs for contractor personnel comparable to that provided to Government personnel for the period of the contract. Class A telephone service will be provided for official use. The Government will provide each on-site contractor employee with access to a Pentium or better computer with software suitable for performing all required tasks. The contractor shall be subject to all appropriate military rules and regulations while working on a military installation. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Costumer Oriented Leveling Technique (COLT) Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: - Company/Institute Name: - Address: - Point of Contact: - CAGE Code: - Phone Number: - E-mail Address: - Web Page URL: - Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541512: $27.5M Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: - Small Business (Yes / No) - Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) - 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) - HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) - Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) - Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) - System for Award Management (SAM) (Yes / No) - A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). Submit information to 5215 Thurlow Dr. Building 70 Area A, 937-904-1107, and must be received no later than close of business 24 July 2019. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Bret Seipel, 937-904-1107. Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). 3. Does your company possess the capability to provide sufficient technically-proficient personnel in the Customer-Oriented Leveling Technique (COLT) tool such that each COLT requirement identified in the attached PWS can be accomplished? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 4. What is your company's current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements. 5. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent). B. Technical Questions: 1. Does your company possess a high level of knowledge and at least 2 years of working experience in COLT? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 2. Does your company possess the ability to run COLT, obtain supporting DLA and AF data, analyze it, determine its usability, and prepare the data for use? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 3. Does your company possess experience in running COLT, analyze results, resolve problems, and assist users in interpreting and applying the results? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 4. Does your company possess the knowledge to identify opportunities to enhance COLT functionality, policies, procedures and processes; and develop recommendations? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 5. Does your company possess the technical experience to perform COLT software maintenance including data pre-processors and output macros? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 6. Can your company operate PDL centrally for the entire enterprise on the approved schedule? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 7. Does your company possess experience in running PDL, analyze results, resolve problems, and assist users in interpreting and applying the results? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 8. Does your company possess the knowledge to identify opportunities to enhance PDL functionality, policies, procedures and processes; and develop recommendations? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 9. Does your company possess the technical experience to perform PDL software maintenance including data pre-processors and output macros? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 10. Does your company possess the capability to provide COLT and PDL operational support including: Maintain user lists, maintain schedule, manage the SharePoint, operate help desk, keep "to do" list, develop and maintain the primer briefs, make AFMAN 23-122, Materiel Management Procedures changes , develop and update program documentation? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 11. Does your company possess the technical capability to perform software maintenance for COLT and PDL supporting programs, including COLT Handy Input Manipulation Program (CHIMP), COLT Handy Output Manipulation Program (CHOMP), XCA transaction edits, Wholesale Delay Time (WDT), and COLT D043B? Maintain and update program documentation? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 12. Does your company possess the technical experience to assist the AFSC with consumable item policies and procedures and with resolving consumable item issues? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were government related. 13. Does your company have the capability to start on day one of the contract service period with one hundred percent capability of providing support as required? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 14. Does your company have significant working knowledge of the systems that interface with COLT and PDL-including, but not limited to, Standard Bases Supply System (SBSS), Air Force Supply Centralized Data Base (AFSCDB), D035K, and the Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS)? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 15. Does your company possess the capability to integrate PDL algorithms and code into COLT, enhance Proactive Demand Leveling logic as required, and perform system testing, update documentation? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 16. Does your company possess the capability to coordinate enhancements to the AF algorithms with the COLT/PDR user group? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 17. Can your company participate in COLT/PDL user group activities with United States Marine Corp (USMC) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) users? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. 18. Can your company enhance AF algorithms and processes and explain AF algorithms and processes to other users and help them explore applying the AF business rules and data to USMC and NAVAIR applications? Please provide examples of past performances and indicate whether the efforts were Government related. C. Commerciality Questions: 1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? 2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? 3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. 4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. D. Services Questions 1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort. 2. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items: a) Contract Number b) Procuring Agency c) Contract Value d) Services Provided 3. How will your organization address the absence of technical data related to this effort? 4. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company's performance.