REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government's requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations; formal notices will be on http://www.fbo.gov website. GENERAL INFORMATION: NAVSUP FLC-Bahrain, which includes: Duqam and Salalah, Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for Janitorial/Cleaning contract. The Government anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basic contract under NAICS Code 561720. The size standard associated with this NAICS code is $18MIL. The Service Contract Act of 1965 will apply to this contract. All size firms are being looked at during our market research phase. Individual Task Orders (TO) will be awarded utilizing the terms and conditions of the basic contract. The Government is considering a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing arrangement for the basic contract. Additionally, the Government is considering a 5-year contract for this service that may include a basic one year period and 4 one year option periods. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) will be mandatory for this contract (see CCR website at www.ccr.gov). Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) will be mandatory for this contract (See ORCA website at www. bpn.gov). DUNS information will be mandatory for this contract. (See http://smallbusiness.dnb.com or call 1-800-234-3867 for more information). The contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, materials, facilities, and supplies at various locations which include: Mina Salman, Bahrain; Duqam and Salalah, Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. The Government requests comments from interested parties to the following questions: 1. Are you interested in bidding on this type of Janitorial/Cleaning contract? 2. What are industry comments and concerns with the type of services required? 3. Do you have local offices in or near the following areas: Mina Salman, Bahrain; Duqam and Salalah, Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates? 4. What is your capability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent task orders? 5. Have you ever completed Janitorial/Cleaning services with the Government? If yes, number of contracts within the past three years? 6. Identify any Janitorial/Cleaning services you have had within the last three years. 7. Does your Janitorial/Cleaning service provide for customer-owned garments? 8. Are you able to provide Janitorial/Cleaning service between a specified timeframe or complete within a five (5) day turnaround? 9. Are you able to provide 48 hours turn around? If not what is your turn around time? 10. Can you provide Janitorial/Cleaning service during holidays? 11. Do you have back-up provisions in case of emergencies (i.e. power outages, employee strikes, fires)? 12. If Janitorial/Cleaning services are not acceptable, do you provide re-performance at no cost? 19. Do you have the manpower and transportation to complete Janitorial/Cleaning services at the following: Mina Salman, Bahrain; Duqam and Salalah, Oman; Aqaba, Jordan; Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates? 20. Please include the following with your response: Name and address of firm Point of contract and telephone number Average annual revenue for the past 3 years and number of employees Business size Affiliate information: Parent Company Joint Venture Partners Potential teaming partners ? **Please review the attached for additional details. The Government encourages you to submit any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share with us regarding the Janitorial/Cleaning services. We welcome your participation to make the Janitorial/Cleaning services a model acquisition. Please note that official information will be provided by the Contracting Officer. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official. Send your responses by 0900 AM EST on 31 March 2018. Points of Contact: Contracting Officer - Rodneyta Thomas-Clayborne, e-mail: rodneyta.thomascla@me.navy.mil, Phone: +973.1785.4880. The Contracting Officer will consolidate all inquiries and route to the appropriate person. Any questions /comments received from industry will NOT be posted on the public website.