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Request for Information (RFI) Specialized Protective Structure Testing Support

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W912HZ24I1128Federal

Submission Closed12/15/2023, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

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Department Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Vicksburg, MS, 39180, USA

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NONE

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PWS - Specialized Protective Structure Testing Support

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineDec 15

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Submission Closed

12/15/2023, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

Contacts1 person available

OfficeVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

Office AddressVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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Allison Hudson

contact@example.gov

Full Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS NOTICE, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is conducting market research to evaluate industry's capability to provide specialized protective structure testing. Work is being conducted as a part of ERDC's military engineering Survivability and Protective Structures research area; the programs specifically support research initiatives with funding through headquarters of the U.S. Army and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a part of these research efforts, ERDC is required to develop state-of-the-art force protection technologies tailored to a range of threats. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract., with a five-year ordering period. The DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Please note this is subject to change. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain availability of vendors and to determine interest in participation before a Request for Proposal (RFP) is released for the required services. Respondents are requested to review the attached DRAFT PWS and submit responses to the following questions: Contact information: Interested organizations should respond by providing the Government the following information: point of contact, address, telephone, email address, and CAGE code. Capabilities Statement: A description of capabilities in providing 1) the minimum required capabilities described in the PWS. If your organization can provide additional specialized protective structure testing support, please describe and 2) Experience. Previous procurement information, including contract numbers and customers, is recommended. Business Status (based on NAICS 541380): Please indicate the business status of your company (Socio-Economic Factors: 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business etc.). General questions(s): If any, relating to the PWS that need to be clarified prior to release of an RFP. Please provide the above information no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on 15 December 2023. Responses should be emailed to Allison Hudson at contact@example.gov