INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE AND SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Third Party Logistics Supplier

FedBizOps Sources Sought Notice

NAICS Code: 336419; Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Subject: Third Party Logistics Supplier for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Solicitation Number: N/A

Response Date: (MM) (DD) (YYYY)     

Place of Performance: TBD

DESCRIPTION:

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business.

The Government is seeking to identify qualified business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336149. The Small Business size standard is 1000 employees. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. For market research purposes both small and large businesses should provide responses.

CONTRACT INFORMAION:

The Defense Logistics Agency, Aviation Division in Huntsville, AL will select firms to act as a third party logistics supplier for National Stock Numbers (NSNs) that are routinely purchased to support various military commands.  A draft sample of the potential NSNs to be included in any final contract is attached.  These components are necessary to ensure the combat readiness of US Military forces. Delivery of NSNs may be worldwide.

The Government is contemplating a firm fixed price (FFP) supply contract for third party logistics support with a total small business set aside.  As a result, the Government is performing market research to determine what businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements of this acquisition. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:


Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed 10 one-sided, 8 ½" X 11" pages. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire and your ability to perform the functions as a third party logistics supplier. Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses to  Mr. Jean Paul Bretz at jean.bretz@dla.mil and copied to Mr. Al Condino at Al.1.Condino@dla.mil .  Submissions shall be received by no later than 12:00 PM CST on 10 September 2019.

NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Mr. Jean Paul Bretz at jean.bretz@dla.mil and copied to Mr. Al Condino at Al.1.Condino@dla.mil .

Respondents shall indicate all small business designations (small business, 8(a), certified HUBZone and/or Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and woman owned). Interested business firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this notice with a response to the Capability Questionnaire presented below. If no experience or capabilities are associated with a particular question, so indicate.

CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE:

SECTION 1: GENERAL

Business Name:

Business Address:

Cage Code:

Duns number:

NAICS Code: Is your firm registered under NAICS Code 336419; Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing?

Responsible Point of Contact (Name, telephone and email):

Check All That Apply: Our firm is a - (using NAICS Code 336419, with 1000 employee size standard)

8(a) Small Business _____

Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small business (SDVOSB) _____

HUBZone Small Business _____

Small Disadvantaged Business ______

Woman-Owned Small Business ______

Native American _____


Alaskan Native  ______

Small Business ______

Large Business ______

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

Our firm will be proposing on this project as a:

Prime Contractor (if small business) -Please provide the following information relative to your firm:

Prime contractor (SB) performing 50% of the work - The current team member you plan to propose with as a subcontractor (Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted), state specifics about the prime and subcontractors experience.

Prime contractor (SB) performing 100% of the work - provide specifics about the firms experience as a prime contractor.

Joint venture with (Insert business name, business size, and cage code). (See FAR subpart 9.6 for Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a)Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 125.15(b).)

1.   Prime Contractor with a mentor protégé arrangement Describe your firms approach to Electronic Data Exchange processes in terms of providing real-time information to customers on order status.  Narrative should include the process and any software tools used to perform this function.

2. Describe your firms quality assurance plan to include ensuring items are manufactured/produced by a Government approved source.

3. Describe your key personnel who have primarily worked to support third party logistics support.  Describe the qualifications, credentials, professional experience, and years of experience.

4. Provide information on the maximum value of a task order that your firm can handle. Also describe how many issued task orders your firm would be able to execute in a 30 day time period.

5. Reference section 2.0 CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT, above, are there any requirements listed that would prohibit your firm from proposing as a prime SB contractor (list the reason if any)?

CLOSING DATE AND TIME:

The closing date and time for this Sources Sought Synopsis is 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday 10 September 2019.  Responses to this announcement are due on this closing date and time.