RFI for Factron Repair Services Sources

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION-FOR PREVENTATIVE, REMEDIAL, EMERGENCY MAINTENACE, AND CALIBRATION FOR THE FACTRON S720 AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT (ATE) BACKGROUND AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS The US Army Communications Electronics Command, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is planning for the comprehensive maintenance contract for two (2) Factron S720 Series Automated Test Equipment (ATE). The Factron S720 is used to support the AN/TYQ-23, a military Modular Control Element (MCE) of the Ground Theater Air Control System (GTACTS), which provides the ability to rapidly detect and identify airborne targets with minimal or no support. The Factron S720 is also used to support the AN/TPS-75 mobile tactical radar system capable of providing azimuth, range, height, and identify Friend or Foe (IFF) information for a 240 nautical mile area. Replacement parts are required to repair and maintain these testers in an operational condition. Unlimited phone support, on -site remedial maintenance, to be used if Government personnel cannot solve the issue, and two preventative maintenance visits per year for each tester are also required. This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that can provide this service. Information contained in this RFI is the result of preliminary research on existing depot resources on hand business intelligence capabilities and is, therefore, potentially subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. There is no guarantee that any submission in response to this RFI will result in a Government program. This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. The information submitted in response to this RFI may be used to help the Government further define its requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this RFI. If the Government develops a program that addresses any submitted or similar topic, the resulting procurement will address technology and business specific requirements as defined by the Government to achieve the required objectives. Any projects developed from the RFI responses may be the subject of a subsequent acquisition, and any such subsequent acquisition will be publicized accordingly. Responders to this RFI will have no competitive advantage in receiving any awards related to the submitted topic area. Companies responding to this RFI are advised a response does not ensure participation in a future solicitation or contract award. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expense associated with participation in this RFI. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of submission of responses to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence. Proprietary information submitted, as part of responses to the RFI, should be clearly identified as COMMERCIAL IN-CONFIDENCE and it will be treated as such. The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted by industry respondents', best practices, industry environment, and other subjects relevant to this RFI. This RFI is for market research planning purposes only and there is no intention to acquire any products or services, or award any contract, based on this RFI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Responders are requested to provide a complete written response addressing interest and capability on the following criteria: - Respondents must have extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance of the subject ATE. - Provide on-site support at Tobyhanna Army Depot within a 48 hour timeframe. - Provide Preventative Maintenance (PM) and calibration service on-site at Tobyhanna Army Depot. - Have a parts inventory for the entire system, have capability to repair those parts and sustain the parts inventory for the duration of the contract. - Provide written documentation for all maintenance and calibration that is completed. - Provide training for operation and maintenance of the ATE. - Respondents should indicate best industry practices that can be applied to the statements above. - A Budgetary Cost Estimate by respondents is requested with response to this RFI. - Company's current registration in System for Award Management (SAM) - Primary NAICS - Business Size - Web Page address Responses should include Company Name, Address, Telephone number, E-mail and Point of Contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with TYAD. Written responses are requested by COB 18 Oct 16. Submit questions and responses to: Derek Dalbo TMDE Equipment Specialist Tobyhanna Army Depot Tobyhanna, Pa 18466 Office 570-615-9377 DSN 795-9377 Lab 570-615-6951 derek.e.dalbo.civ@mail.mil