CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 31st Contracting Squadron, Acquisition Flight (31 CONS/PKBY) – Aviano, AB, Via Pordenone Area E Bldg. 600, Aviano, 33081, Italy. POINT OF CONTACT: Submit responses to Mr. Michele Gant at
[email protected] and Ms. Biannica Glay at
[email protected] by Aug 12, 2024, 09:00 AM, Rome, Italy local time. NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS A PRELIMINARY MARKET RESEARCH: NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES/SOURCES SOUGHT This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Air Force. This market survey is conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for providing a quantity of two (2) ADR EXIII Trailers for Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Air Force welcomes responses from all interested parties. Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of the Air Force's review of the information received. Additionally, the Air Force does not intend to hold discussions concerning this RFI with any interested parties. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement. However, the Air Force reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations. Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. DETAILS: Below are characteristics of the two (2) ADR EX/III Trailer, hardsided with openings on both sides and rear we are requesting information on: i. Exterior: 13,600mm long x 2550mm wide x 4,000 tall ii. Interior: 13,450mm long x 2450mm wide x 2620mm tall iii. Structure tested for anti-fire safety, in accordance with EN 13501-1:2002 iv. ADR certification for transportation of dangerous goods EX III type v. Certification for cargo’s safety, in accordance with DIN EN 12642 Code XL vi. Gross vehicle weight rating 36.000 kg vii. Hard sided, with folding doors on each side & rear viii. Include technical equipment: (2) ADR bags, (1) protective manhole/drain cover, (1) grain sack for liquid absorption, (1) aluminum folding shovel, (1) ADR instruction in English ix. Include operator, maintenance, & parts manuals in English (full coverage of assembled vehicle and all components) x. All the openings/gaps of the cargo compartment must be capable of being locked xi. Supply and installation of n.2 fire extinguishers for the weight of 6 kg on the chassis, with their containers (both fire extinguishers are dust based, abc type) xii. Supply and installation of n.2 placards for side/back stickers xiii. Supply and installation of n.1 orange reflecting panel, on the back. xiv. LED internal cargo lights rated to IP65, these are incorporated in the roof with on/off switch. xv. Extractable back ladder xvi. Color: RAL White 9010 or similar (must be accepted by user) All interested parties shall submit a capabilities package. Interested contractors shall submit up to a maximum 4-page capabilities document. The capabilities package shall be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The package shall include not only capability, but also a summarized plan of how the capabilities will be met. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot/will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333924- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in their SAM report. Include the following in your statement of capabilities: Company Name: Address: Point of Contact: Telephone number: E-Mail Address: CAGE Code: Web Page URL: Please submit one (1) electronic copy of your response to Mr. Michele Gant at
[email protected] and Ms. Biannica Glay at
[email protected] no later than Aug 12, 2024, 09:00 AM, Rome, Italy local time. Interested parties are advised to click on the "add me to the watch list" radio button at the bottom of the web page in order to be notified of all changes to this notice.