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RFI - Packing and Crating, Direct Procurement Method

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Submission Closed10/15/2008, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4800 633 Cons Pkp

NAICS

488991 - Packing and Crating

Place of Performance

Langley Air Force Base, HAMPTON, VA, 23665, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Estimated+Quantities+2+Oct+08.rtf

PWS.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 8

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 15

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Submission Closed

10/15/2008, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4800 633 Cons Pkp

Contacts2 people available

OfficeLANGLEY AFB, VA, 23665, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4800 633 Cons Pkp

Office AddressLANGLEY AFB, VA, 23665, USA

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Collin C ChristophersonContract Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Patricia F WardContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The 1st Contracting Squadron at Langley Air Force Base is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential business sources to perform Packing, Crating, and Drayage Direct Procurement Method (DPM) for Charles City, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, and York counties and the Independent Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, Virginia. The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and does not bind the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488991, Packing and Crating. This contract will be for a basic period of one year with four, one-year options. It is anticipated that a firm, fixed-price (FFP) contract will be awarded. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, services and materials, except as specified herein as Government-furnished, for the preparation of personal property of Department of Defense personnel for shipment and/or storage and related services. The requirement consists of three schedules: 1) Outbound; 2) Inbound; and 3) Intra City/Intra Area. Extended descriptions of each schedule are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1) and estimated quantities (Attachment 2). The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to a single firm that can effectively meet the requirements for all three schedules. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide a brief statement of current capability and letter of interest. Interested and qualified sources are requested to provide the following information: 1) Company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone, type of business and size; 2) a list of your most recent and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed three) to include names, points of contact, phone numbers, value and type of contract, period of performance, and brief description; and 3) information telling us about your company and why you think you can perform this service. Limit responses to five pages. Any information provided is voluntary. Responses must be received by October 15, 2008 at 1600 EST. Responses must be submitted electronically to the primary POC, Lt Collin Christopherson, Contract Manager, at Collin.Christopherson@langley.af.mil. Contracting Officer for the procurement is Patricia Ward, Patrcia.Ward@langley.af.mil.