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Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Sheild (GMBS)

ID: W911KF-25-S-0003 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Anniston Army Depot

Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Sheild (GMBS)

  1. Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the same manner as this notice, at beta.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

  1. Background

This requirement is for the Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Sheild (GMBS). See Attachment 1 GMBS Draft SOW Period of Performance or Delivery Date (choose based on requirement): TBD per schedule .

3.0 Requested Information

3.1 Capability Statement, which includes any past performance examples of similar projects.

3.2 Recommended Contracting Strategy

3.3 Input/Responses on the following:

3.3.1 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate hardware price? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.

3.3.2 Are there enough details to assemble an accurate software and integration/installation price that will meet the Government's requirement? If not, please identify shortcomings or other necessary information.

3.3.3 What additional information, if any, would be necessary to formulate a transition plan?

3.3.4 What sections, if any, require additional definition in order to properly specify your product?

3.3.5 Is the estimated Period of Performance time sufficient? If not, what would your firm propose?

3.3.6 Any additional questions/concerns/input your firm may have in regards to this Statement of Work (SOW).

4.0 Responses

4.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via MS Word document by responding to the Point of Contact (POC) below.

4.2 Responses are due no later than 12 November 2024 AT 12 PM CST. Responses shall be limited to those items referenced in section 3.0 and 4.3 and shall be submitted via e-mail only to Ashley.s.randolph.civ@army.mil. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

4.3. Responses shall provide administrative information, and shall include the following as a minimum:

4.3.1 Company Name, mailing address, and CAGE code.

4.3.2 Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.

4.3.3 Business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Size Standard $12.5M.

5.0 Industry Discussions

Anniston Army Depot representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements and any other items specified herein.

6.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Ashley.s.randolph.civ@army.mil Verbal questions or phone calls will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting responses to the beta.sam.gov website. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 12 November 2024 will be answered.

7.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Sheild (GMBS. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Background
This requirement is for the Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Shield (GMBS) at the Anniston Army Depot, which is responsible for overhauling military equipment. The goal of this contract is to refurbish GMBS for the M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer, addressing corrosion issues between ballistic steel and fiberglass.

This RFI seeks to gather information on potential contractors' capabilities and strategies for fulfilling this requirement.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for refurbishing a minimum of 75 GMBS as part of the Paladin RESET program. The tasks include:

- Disassembling GMBS
- Removing fiberglass from composite parts
- Preparing steel surfaces according to specified methods
- Fabricating new composite parts
- Applying paint systems
- Reassembling GMBS using newly formed components
- Conducting functional tests
- Ensuring compliance with quality assurance provisions.

The contractor must also provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and transportation back to Anniston Army Depot. The refurbishment process includes specific requirements for surface preparation, bonding procedures, testing protocols, and environmental compliance documentation.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is expected to span from FY 24 through FY 25 with options for follow-on years based on funding availability.

Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at Anniston Army Depot located in Anniston, Alabama.

Overview

Response Deadline
Nov. 12, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Oct. 29, 2024, 12:56 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Anniston, AL 36201 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$12.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
28%
On 10/29/24 Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command issued Sources Sought W911KF-25-S-0003 for Repair of Gun Mount Ballistic Sheild (GMBS) due 11/12/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811310.
Primary Contact
Name
Ashley Simmons Randolph   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Reese Wells   Profile
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
ANAD Contracting Officer Representative Haley Walker Profile halee.b.walker.civ@army.mil None

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought W911KF-25-S-0003

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > ACC-CTRS > ACC WRN
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W911KF
Source Organization Code
500045868
Last Updated
Nov. 27, 2024
Last Updated By
ashley.s.randolph.civ@mail.mil
Archive Date
Nov. 27, 2024