Request For Information AOAP Cannon MiniQV-Xs

DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) is posted for planning and market research only. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No award will be made as a result of this RFI. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the U.S Government for any purpose. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, RFQ, or IFB, if issued. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the government-wide point of entry (GPE) for additional information pertaining to this requirement. DESCRIPTION The Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) is a maintenance diagnostic program charged with monitoring the lubricant condition of various weapon system components. Monitoring lubricant health helps detect impending component failures, allowing Army units and other customers to identify faults and perform maintenance before severe or catastrophic damage to components or systems occurs. The AOAP operates and maintains oil analysis laboratories in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) supporting Army, joint and combined customers. As part of the suite of tests performed on lubricants, these regional Army laboratories measure viscosity using Cannon MiniQV-X automated viscometers. This new Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will provide preventative maintenance, calibration, repair and repair parts for the sustainment of a total of 13 Cannon MiniQV-Xs located at the regional laboratories mentioned above. Each system uses 3 baths for a total of 39 viscometers. The contractor must accomplish maintenance, calibration and repairs to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards within a commercially reasonable timeframe and using only OEM parts. Additionally, the contractor must accomplish maintenance, calibration and repairs while ensuring traceability to ASTM standards. Repair parts shipped to laboratories for user installation must arrive within a commercially reasonable time and must also be OEM. The contractor must be able to service viscometers at all locations, including OCONUS locations. This contract will be for one base year with four option years. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Regional AOAP laboratories are located at Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Hood, TX; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; Redstone Arsenal, AL; Anniston Army Depot, AL; Red River Army Depot, TX; Corpus Christi Army Depot, TX; Kaiserslautern Army Depot, Germany; and Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. RESPONSES All interested parties who are capable of providing equipment to meet the requirements of this RFI are encouraged to submit a response. Response must include - Submitter's Name - Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size - Point of Contact (POC) - POC Telephone - Announcement number: PANRSA-23-P-0000 005966 Response should include scope of capability and rough order of magnitude cost estimate. Company literature or other pertinent information may also be included. All information marked as proprietary will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in responding is appreciated. Submissions in response to this RFI shall be submitted to the Primary Point of Contact by 1300 PM Central Standard Time on 14 03 2023. Any questions related to the process for submission of information shall be submitted to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the - Contact Information section below. Please reference announcement number PANRSA-23-P-0000 005966 in all correspondence and communications. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by visiting www.SAM.gov.