MODIFICATION
61 -- Battery_Supply_Chain_Mgmt_Initiatve_RFI
- Notice Date
- 4/4/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 423610
— Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, DLA Land and Maritime, P O Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio, 43218-3990, United States
- ZIP Code
- 43218-3990
- Solicitation Number
- Battery_Supply_Chain_Mgmt_Initiative
- Point of Contact
- Julie Miller, Phone: 6146924841
- E-Mail Address
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julie.miller@dla.mil
(julie.miller@dla.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 4/4/13 - Update --- please submit questions and RFIs to the following email address: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Battery.PBL@dla.mil ------------------------------------- Battery - Supply Chain Management Initiative. This Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) initiative is in support of various battery classes/chemistries. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information (RFI) only, as defined in FAR 12.201(e). The intent is to identify market interest and solicit recommendations on cost effective strategies to maintain a high level of material availability for various battery types/chemistries. This information will be used to construct a solicitation/contract statement of work or requirements. DLA's overall spend for batteries in FY12 was $192 Million. The Government is contemplating contracting with a supply integrator who would be responsible for some, or, all supply chain management functions to include; forecasting, warehousing, distribution, procurement, etc. The types/chemistries of batteries being targeted by this initiative include each, or all of the following battery classes/chemistries: 1) Lead Acid, 2) Lithium, 3) Alkaline/Other. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The purpose of this RFI is to: 1) determine suitability of the commercial marketplace to provide cost effective and timely support to DLA's military customers; 2) assess current industry experience and capabilities in regards to battery types/chemistries; and 3) support the possibility of a full and open competition requirement. DLA Land and Maritime intends to use information resulting from the RFI responses to aid in refining its acquisition strategy, budgeting assumptions, and performance specifications to be included in the RFP. Objectives: DLA Land and Maritime is pursuing a contract(s) that will provide for cost effective and timely support for its military customers from the commercial sector for some or all the above mentioned battery classes/chemistries. The overarching objective is to adopt best business processes in support of batteries to reduce cost without degrading current system readiness and reliability. The Government contemplates possibly issuing a solicitation under FAR Part 12 that may result in a fixed price contract lasting 5 years (3 year base with 2 one year options). Estimated award date is December 2013. Based on the results of a business case analysis and best value analysis, DLA Land and Maritime, may elect to solicit/award all battery types/classes to a single vendor or make multiple awards by individual battery classes/chemistries. Responses: Written response to this RFI shall be limited to 15 pages, single space. If material provided contains proprietary information, please mark and identify disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Response should include, but is not limited to the following: (A) Company History: A one page history to include; Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification; major products; and primary customer base. Additionally, RFI responders should provide examples of past experience that would warrant the Government's consideration of the company as its Supply Chain Provider for some or all battery classes/chemistries. (B) Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Describe "value proposition" of shifting customer support for specific battery classes/chemistries from DLA to the commercial sector - Include how existing commercial infrastructure and best practices will contribute to cost savings to DOD and maximize material availability for batteries which have a high criticality to the Warfighter. (C) Support/Additional Technical/Quality Information: Provide information on how your firm manages battery obsolescence and shelf life. (D) Cost: Vendor should provide a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) for their proposal in meeting the anticipated performance requirements. Submission Information: RFI responses shall be submitted no later than 29 April 2013 to DLA Land and Maritime, Attn: SAPD / Ms Julie Miller, 3990 East Broad St., Columbus OH 43218-3990. Electronic responses are preferred and should be submitted to julie.miller@dla.mil. Additional Information: There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this RFI. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://www.fbo.gov/. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.
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