REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Subject: Inspection, Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repairs/Replacement Services for the Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) for the Chemical Biological Center (CBC) located at Aberdeen Proving Ground - Edgewood Area, MD, 21010

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – THIS RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A RFI. NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMMITMENT BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE WHATSOEVER. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS VOLUNTARY; THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION REQUESTED NOR WILL IT COMPENSATE ANY RESPONDENT FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN DEVELOPING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS RFI DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE RFP OR RFQ, IF ANY IS ISSUED.

1.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained.

2.0 SUBJECT: The CBC is conducting market research to assess the commercial availability of inspection, preventive maintenance and emergency repairs/replacement services for their EPSS’.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS Code) is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

In response to this Sources Sought Notice, please provide the following:

1. Do you have the capabilities to perform the work required for this effort?
2. Is your company classified as a Large or a Small Business?
3. Are there any concerns you foresee with this requirement?

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Michele A. Connolly at michele.a.connolly.civ@army.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, January 31, 2025, at 4:30PM EST. If a solicitation is issued, it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

3.0 DESCRIPTION: This is a non-personal services contract to provide routine inspections, maintenance, operational testing, repairs, replacement and emergency service response for the Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS) at Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Chemical Biological Center (CBC) Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.  The contractor will provide all services in accordance with (IAW) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 110, most recent version, for Level 1, 2 and 3 equipment, TM 5-685, National Electrical Code (NEC)/NFPA 70 and manufacturer’s published procedures. A current list of all equipment to be maintained as part of the EPSS is included in ATTACHMENT A – Master Generator Equipment Listing.  There are currently (35) systems in place requiring service.

3.1 General Requirements: The contractor shall perform provide routine inspections, maintenance, operational testing, repairs, replacement and emergency service response This includes all labor, materials, consumables, and equipment necessary to accomplish the contract requirements required to successfully complete the inspection, maintenance and repairs, for the continued operation of CBC’s EPSS’.

​​​​​​​3.2 Technical Qualifications. The Contractor shall be qualified in the maintenance and repair of the types of emergency power supply systems (EPSS) used in research laboratories, hospitals or large-scale medical facilities, specifically all makes/models listed in ATTACHMENT A – Master Generator Equipment Listing. The Contractor shall have the ability to provide twenty-four (24) hour service and have a response time for emergency c