SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- RFI-FA8571-Chemicals-BPA-DuBois
- Notice Date
- 1/26/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325199
— All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ - Robins AFB, 215 Page Rd, Robins AFB, Georgia, 31098-1611, United States
- ZIP Code
- 31098-1611
- Solicitation Number
- FA8571-Chemicals-BPA-DuBois
- Archive Date
- 2/24/2017
- Point of Contact
- Carlos Stephen Renfroe, Phone: (478)222-3761, Sebrina L. Ingram-Hayes, Phone: 478-926-6358
- E-Mail Address
-
carlos.renfroe@robins.af.mil, sebrina.ingram-hayes.1@us.af.mil
(carlos.renfroe@robins.af.mil, sebrina.ingram-hayes.1@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DuBois Chemicals Inc. Heatbath Chemicals for Advanced Metal Finishing Facility (AMFF) The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities and experience to provide chemicals produced by Heatbath, which in May 2015 became part of the DuBois Chemicals family, to meet requirements of the Advanced Metal Finishing Facility (AMFF) at Robins Air Force Base. Source must be DuBois Chemicals Inc. Heathbath or a Heatbath provider, and only Heathbath's produced chemical is acceptable. Address: Heatbath Corporation, P.O. Box 51048, 107 Front Street, Indian Orchard MA 01151-5048 (413) 452-2000 The Government does not own or have access to the data for these items. The Government has determined that these are commercial items. Samples are not available for potential supplier evaluation. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. 52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes. As prescribed in 15.209(c), insert the following provision: Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market research. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The document(s) below contain a description of the requirement for Heatbath produced chemicals and a Contractor Capability Survey. The Survey allows Contractors to provide their company's capability. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the government Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). DuBois Chemicals Inc. Heatbath Chemicals for Advanced Metal Finishing Facility (AMFF) PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing the below Heatbath produced chemicals to meet just-in-time requirements of the Advanced Metal Finishing Facility (AMFF) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Heatbath is a part of the DuBois Chemicals Inc. family. Item: Unit of Issue Annual Average Quantity Derustal 1160D 52 gal/650 lb. drum 4 drums Nickel Penetrate L 55 gal/500 lb. drum 19 drums Source must be Heatbath of DuBois Chemicals Inc. or Heatbath provider, and only Heatbath's produced chemicals are acceptable. This requirement is for just-in-time delivery of Heatbath produced chemicals to support the Robins Air Force Base AMFF. The supply strategy is a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), a basic plus four one-year option years, and will continue through FY22. The projected average yearly quantities are shown above. Government Purchase Card (GPC) will be used for individual calls/orders. The AMFF is an industrial plating shop already populated with above chemicals from Heatbath. Proprietary chemical sources cannot be mixed, and therefore these items must be Heatbath produced and supported. Due to AMFF limited storage space, just-in-time deliveries are required. Deliveries are anticipated at 15 calendar days for routine needs and 5 calendar days for urgent. Close delivery coordination with Robins AFB would be required for every shipment. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY DuBois Chemicals Inc. Heatbath Chemicals for Advanced Metal Finishing Facility (AMFF) Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution:  Company/Institute Name:  Address:  Point of Contact:  CAGE Code:  Phone Number:  E-mail Address:  Web Page URL:  Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing 325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing 325520 - Adhesive Manufacturing Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:  Small Business --------------------------------- (Yes / No)  Woman Owned Small Business ------------- (Yes / No)  Small Disadvantaged Business ------------- (Yes / No)  8(a) Certified ----------------------------------- (Yes / No)  HUBZone Certified --------------------------- (Yes / No)  Veteran Owned Small Business ------------- (Yes / No)  Service Disabled Veteran Small Business - (Yes / No)  Central Contractor Registration (CCR) ----- (Yes / No)  A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). This RFI will be posted for 15 calendar days. Email responses only please, must be received no later than close of business xx09 Feb 2017. Please email your response to: Sebrina.ingram-hayes.1@robins.af.mil In all emails, please copy carlos.renfroe@robins.af.mil NOTE: Ensure data is in readable electronic format. Ensure electronic data can be received through a firewall. Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO. Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General Capability Questions: 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). 3. Describe your company's experience in providing the items listed above. 4. Describe your company's capabilities for handling, processing, storing, shipping and delivering Hazardous material and data. 5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in providing these products just-in-time. a. Include detailed listing of facilities and delivery equipment available to satisfy the requirements of this effort. b. What is your company's current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need due to critical operational mission requirements. c. Describe your process for maintaining and distributing DuBois Chemical Inc./Heatbath's inventory, including ensuring products have adequate remaining shelf life when delivered to your customer. d. Describe your process/lead-time for acquiring chemicals that are difficult to obtain. 6. Describe your process for providing status to your customer as required. 7. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.). a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent). B. Commerciality Questions: 1. Is there an established catalog or market price for these requirements? 2. If you offer these products and/or services to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? 3. Is our requirement offered to both the U.S. Government and general public under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. 4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. C. Additional Comments, if applicable
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