SOURCES SOUGHT
23 -- Request for Information for EV Charging Stations
- Notice Date
- 10/30/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 423120
— Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Acquisition Operations, Office of Travel, Motor Vehicles and Card Services (QMA), 1800 F Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20405, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20405
- Solicitation Number
- QMAA-MG-16-EFV-RFI
- Archive Date
- 12/8/2015
- Point of Contact
- Matthew E. Gormley, Phone: 2029697914, Jeffrey M. Meyers, Phone: (703) 605-2951
- E-Mail Address
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Matthew.Gormley@gsa.gov, jeffrey.meyers@gsa.gov
(Matthew.Gormley@gsa.gov, jeffrey.meyers@gsa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information - Issue date to FBO & eBuy 10/30/2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Background Purpose Procurement Timeline Responses Topics for Input Industry Outreach 1. BACKGROUND In December 2010, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) introduced the first mass production battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. As a result, federal agencies began factoring these vehicles into their decision making processes as they acquired new vehicles. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded the first contracts for electric vehicles (EVs) in May 2011 and continues to do so today. In 2007 Executive Order (EO) 13423 charged Agencies with acquiring plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) when commercially available at a cost reasonably comparable, on the basis of life-cycle cost, to non-PHEVs. In 2009 Executive Order 13514 called on agencies to go further to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing petroleum consumption by 2% per year through FY2020. The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) guidance recommended achieving this by increasing the number of electric, hybrid electric, and plug-in hybrid electric. In 2015 Executive Order 13693 revoked EO 13423 and 13514 and mandated Federal Fleets beginning in FY16 to reduce per-mile Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions 30 percent by 2025 from a 2014 baseline, as well as meet specific reduction targets for intermediary years. The order goes further by mandating Federal agencies to increase the percentage of zero emission and plug-in hybrid vehicle acquisitions in their fleets to comprise 20% of all new vehicle acquisitions by 2020 and 50% of all new acquisitions by 2025. It also says Agencies shall plan for appropriate charging or refueling infrastructure for zero emission vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles and look towards opportunities for ancillary services to support vehicle-to-grid technology. The Implementing Instructions published along with EO 13693 by the White House requires "that Agencies shall similarly procure charging stations and, where possible, infrastructure that will allow for vehicle level data reporting capabilities." 2. PURPOSE In order to help customer agencies meet the new Executive Order, GSA's Office of Fleet Management is seeking sources for level II electric vehicle charging station equipment (EVSE). This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to obtain information from industry regarding what technologies and data management systems exist to help federal agencies fulfill the requirements of the new mandates. The information obtained from this RFI will support the development of a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a potential future government-wide multiple award contract/BPA solution. The government is looking for industry to provide an end-to-end solution for: Level II EVSE that fit the location and environment requirements of the agency and can automatically initiate, regulate, and terminate charging events without intervention by the operator. Vehicle-level transactional data that meets the requirements of the current Executive Order, including time, cost, and kWh consumed by vehicle. Easy data transmission and collection that is automated and does not require any operator involvement. Installation arrangements, including site planning, permitting, ancillary materials, and labor. Customer service access for charging station maintenance issues and data access issues that is available 24 hour/7 days per week and includes real-time assistance. This RFI is for planning purposes only. There is no intention to acquire any products or services, or award any contract, based on this RFI. 3. PROCUREMENT TIMELINE This RFI is the first step in a multi-phased procurement process. GSA anticipates issuing a solicitation for award of multiple BPAs in the future. A Request for Quote using the following Schedule(s) SIN(s) is being contemplated. Federal Supply Schedule 23V SIN 272 105 - New Technologies Federal Supply Schedule 56 SIN 361 10A - Pre-Engineered and Prefabricated Buildings and Structures for Storage Solutions Federal Supply Schedule 56 SIN 206 3 - Alternative and Renewable Energy Solutions, including Solar Energy Systems and Solar Lighting, Fuel Cells, Wind Power Federal Supply Schedule 51V SIN 105 002 - Hardware Store, Home Improvement Center, or MRO - Catalog Federal Supply Schedule 56 SIN 383 5 - Batteries and Battery Chargers The RFQ issuance is expected in 2016. 4. RESPONSES The government requests that all responses to this RFI correspond to the numbered topics below, using the paragraph numbers set out in this document to reference each part of their response. Please respond to all topics. If the topic is not applicable, note "N/A" for that topic in the response. The Government may request that respondents provide additional information based on their initial submittals. Responses must include the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with GSA. Written responses to this RFI are due via email to ( ontheroad@gsa.gov ) by November 23, 2015. Questions should be directed to Matthew Gormley at: Ph: (202) 969-7914 Email: matthew.gormley@gsa.gov 5. TOPICS FOR INPUT Please provide responses to the following: 1. Brief description of the company, including: (Not to exceed 2 pages) a. Corporate website; b. NAICS code(s); c. Business size (see http://www.sba.gov/size/indextableofsize.html ). d. Estimated annual sales for EVSE (commercial and government) 2. A statement of qualifications for the company, including brief description of past work performed in the area of EVSE and any applicable certifications, listings, processes, or procedures. (Not to exceed 2 pages) 3. Contracting Methods (Not to exceed 2 pages) - Input is desired regarding methods of contracting, specifically in the areas of: a. Indicate whether or not company is a GSA Contract holder b. Provide information to help the Government understand how these services are purchased commercially (include typical terms and conditions and pricing that are addressed for similar services or contracts of this nature) c. Identify innovative solutions for potential contracting methods and structure d. Provide information on the company's willingness to, ability to, and experience with managing Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTA) relationships 4. EVSE Solutions (Not to exceed 10 pages) •a. Input is desired regarding the types and specifications of EVSE configurations offered, such as wall, pole, and bollard/pedestal, including but not limited to: •i. Manufacturer's' installation requirements •ii. Instructions for each mounting configuration offered •iii. Ports offered •iv. Other efficient charging station solutions offered •v. Additional station heads and accessories that share one master charging station unit (for cost purposes) •vi. Cellular/Ethernet capabilities •vii. Any commercially offered warranties •viii. EVSE compatibility with commercially available EVs awarded under GSA Contract (available vehicles listed at www.gsa.gov/autochoice) •ix. Any proprietary communications solutions •x. Commercial attributes (i.e., enclosure ratings, operating temperature ranges, electrical configuration and ratings, and electrical connector and cable ratings) •xi. EVSE and EV interface capabilities •xii. Standard and optional components, assemblies, and accessories •xiii. Safety certifications in accordance to 29 CFR 1901.7 5. Installation Services (Not to exceed 5 pages) •a. Input is desired regarding installation services, including but not limited to: •i. Arrangements (site planning, permitting, ancillary materials, and labor) •ii. Labor categories/products from other GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts or contractors that may team to offer a blended installation solution via Contractor Team Arrangements 6. Customer Service (Not to exceed 5 pages) •a. Input is desired regarding the customer service options for each type of EVSE, including but not limited to: •i. Customer service hours of operation •ii. Past performance measure results on customer service effectiveness (i.e. call resolution times, customer satisfaction scores, etc.) •iii. Type of customer service access for each make and model of EVSE •iv. Warranties •v. Direct contact vs Automated 7. Data Solutions (Not to exceed 10 pages) •a. Input is desired regarding data transmission capabilities, including but not limited to: •i. Transmission platform and its capabilities, including: Communication with other networks Back-up data storage plan Upgrades and/or open architecture platforms to accommodate new data transmission networks and software providers. The purpose for an open architecture platform is to prevent the charging station from becoming obsolete should the cellular network and/or software provider change at point in the future. Data transferability Station activation process •ii. Labor categories/products from other GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts or contractors that may team to offer blended data network and software solutions via Contractor Team Arrangements •b. Input is desired on the ability for station owners to grant station access to multiple external users and set pricing to recover usage costs. •c. Vehicle-level Data (VLD) •. Process for setting up VLD feed •i. Data Elements: At a minimum, the data required is: •a. Vehicle/driver Identifier •b. Station Identifier •c. Vendor Name •d. Port number (if more than one port or EVSE at a location) •e. Location •i. Address 1 •ii. Address 2 •iii. Address 3 •iv. City •v. State •vi. Zip •f. Connect Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) •g. Connect Start Time (HH:MM:SS) •h. Connect End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) •i. Connect End Time (HH:MM:SS) •j. Charging Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY) •k. Charging Start Time (HH:MM:SS) •l. Charging End Date (MM/DD/YYYY) •m. Charging End Time (HH:MM:SS)\ •n. Total Charging Time (HH:MM:SS) •o. Total actual kWh consumed •p. Total Cost •q. Time of Charging Pricing •r. Other How is the data transmitted and stored •d. Input is desired regarding how data can be accessed, secured and other data/reporting capabilities, including but not limited to: •. Log-in capabilities for different, data levels of users •i. Editability of data •ii. Data security •iii. Enhanced data reporting capabilities (e.g. GHG consumption, gallons of fuel saved, average utilization etc) 7. Payment Solutions (Not to exceed 2 pages) •a. Input is desired regarding what, if any, payment solutions are available, including but not limited to: •i. Method of payment (i.e. magnetic strip reader, RFID cards, mobile application, etc.) Accepted card providers 6. INDUSTRY OUTREACH GSA reserves the right to either conduct an industry day, or invite RFI respondents to meet with GSA Fleet officials to further discuss their approaches and solutions addressing future program requirements. Respondents will be contacted by the GSA Contracting Officer and provided additional information once a decision has been made on how the Government will proceed.
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