SPECIAL NOTICE
15 -- Request for Information: Aircraft Structures Project
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2020 1:23:53 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 336413
— Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DLA AVIATION
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Response Due
- 4/27/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/12/2020
- Point of Contact
- Michael Gargiulo, Michael Weigartz
- E-Mail Address
-
Michael.Gargiulo@dla.mil, Michael.Weigartz@dla.mil
(Michael.Gargiulo@dla.mil, Michael.Weigartz@dla.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- PROGRAM OVERVIEW: DLA-Aviation, Richmond is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to provide a strategic support solution for a listing of NSNs under Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1560, Airframe Structural Components; 1660, Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment; and 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. The attached Spread Sheet Return File represents the current population of items DLA is seeking feedback on.� The approximate annual demand value for these parts is $80 million. DLA is considering putting these NSNs on a long-term contract of up to 10 years in length.� Any resultant solicitation is anticipated to be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Within the Return File, you will notice multiple tabs and data fields associated with each NIIN.� Tab 1 is an instruction on how to respond to this informational request.� Tab 2 is a handy return file with blank fields that we respectfully request you fill in accordingly.� Tab 3 represents 3 year requisition history Tab 4 represents the Small Business supply base.��� NOTE:� All information provided within this RFI and associated data and documentation is subject to change and adjustment based on input received from industry.� Scope of project:� This initiative contains 1,785 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) purchased and/or managed by DLA. The NSN list and associated data is attached to this RFI as explained above. As part of this RFI, DLA would like to know if and how you would be able to support the two Courses of Actions (COA�s) stated below and the benefits and drawbacks of each approach from your perspective.� Please read through the COAs and reply to the questions following each section accordingly.� General Questions: Please indicate which NSNs you believe you could support. Are there common characteristics (e.g., material types, manufacturing process) among these NSNs? For the NSNs you are unable to support, what are the primary reasons? Given the list of NSNs attached, would you recommend segmenting into smaller groups, and if so, how (manufacturing process, platform, nomenclature, etc.)?� Please provide specific groupings on the Excel spreadsheet provided.� Please provide rationale for each grouping. Is there an upper limit to the number or percentage of NSNs/PNs you would be willing to propose? Is there additional information you can provide on the NSNs to aid in this division? (e.g. manufacturing process, materials needed) Would you consider supporting NIINs beyond those that you�ve historically supported? If so, how would you identify those NSNs? What additional data would help you provide pricing estimates?� Do you anticipate using partnerships to fulfill this contract? If so, what types of companies do you anticipate partnering with? What is an adequate proposal response time for a potential solicitation? Indicate your small business size/category in your response. If applicable include a narrative describing risks this effort might present to your business or the supplier base. Please specify what contract length you would recommend for this type of population and requirement CD (Customer Direct) type contract Questions: Customer Direct (CD) utilizes Time Definite Delivery (TDD) shipment requirements where Contractor shall prepare delivery orders for shipment to DLA customers within one to three days after receipt of order (ARO) in accordance with (IAW) the Contract Delivery Date (CDD). ��Contractors shall use Vendor Shipment Module (VSM (Section 2.9.3) for shipment processing. ��CD orders will be delivered directly to DLA customers. The CD requirement for TDD standards is based on DLAD 11.402-90, Time Definite Delivery (TDD) standards. The Contractor shall perform multiple supply chain management functions necessary to ensure the items are delivered directly to the customer in accordance with the metrics identified in Section 6.0 of this SOW.� Such supply chain functions include, but are not limited to, material forecasting, acquisition, storage, packaging, and readying the material for shipment through VSM, warehousing, planning, forecasting, and delivery order shipment preparation responsibilities for these NSNs.� In a customer direct (CD) supply arrangement, the contractor forecasts demand, manufactures the NSN or procures it from a sub-contractor, stocks, and ships directly to DLA customers (within the Time-Definite-Delivery standards of either 1 or 3 days). CD items may be shipped in commercial packaging unless otherwise stated.�� Please describe what commercial infrastructure you have in place to support a CD supply arrangement. Given the additional responsibilities of a CD arrangement (material forecasting, acquisition, storage, packaging, and readying the material for shipment through VSM, warehousing, planning, forecasting, and delivery order shipment preparation responsibilities for these NSNs) what additional infrastructure do you need (if any) to fully meet this requirement? Has your company provided items to DLA under a CD arrangement in the past? If so, please explain to what level; i.e. how many items, how often, etc? What pricing methodologies (E.g., discrete firm fixed price) would you suggest based on supporting a CD supply arrangement?� Please describe the methodology and provide an example.� What pricing data can you provide to substantiate increases or decreases?� If multiple awards, what timeframe for re-compete of items such as every 3 years?� How long can you hold pricing before adjustment is needed? What performance indicators under a CD arrangement have you been held to in the past and to what level (ex: 90% material availability, etc)? Are there any other performance indicators you would suggest for measuring contract performance (e.g., on time delivery, material availability, Customer Direct Availability, etc.)? What additional cost savings can you provide DLA through a Customer Direct model? DD (DLA Direct) type contract, single or multiple award contract(s) questions: In a DLA-Direct (DD) supply arrangement, the contractor manufactures the NSN or procures it from a sub-contractor and ships to a DLA depot upon completion of the order.� The time to complete the order is based upon a negotiated production lead-time.� The contractor does not forecast, stock or ship to the DLA customer. Please describe what commercial infrastructure you have in place to support a DD supply arrangement. What additional infrastructure do you need (if any) to fully meet this requirement?� To what degree would this increase your costs? What pricing methodologies (E.g., discrete firm fixed price) would you suggest based on supporting a DD supply arrangement?� Please describe the methodology and provide an example.� What pricing data can you provide to substantiate increases or decreases?� If multiple awards, what timeframe for re-compete of items such as every 3 years?� How long can you hold pricing before adjustment is needed? What performance indicators under a DD arrangement have you been held to in the past and to what level (ex: 90% material availability, etc)? Are there any other performance indicators you would suggest for measuring contract performance (e.g., on time delivery, material availability, Customer Direct Availability, etc.)? What additional cost savings may be available to DLA for supporting this type of supply arrangement in lieu of a Customer Direct arrangement such as Economic Order Quantities and other savings? Summary Information: Additional materials, suggestions, and comments are encouraged. Please submit your responses and comments no later than April 27, 2020 via email to the point of contact below. The purpose of this RFI is to allow industry to provide input regarding not only your capabilities relative to the proposed requirement, but also to provide input of your experience and best practices that will allow the Government to develop an intelligent acquisition/solicitation strategy. A key part of this process is determining the feasibility of requisitioning all listed NSNs under single contracts. DLA encourages any suggestions to sub-divide and/or group the NSNs if that would increase the competitiveness of the proposed contracting process. DLA Aviation is holding a virtual Industry Day on May 12, 2020 to address questions from industry regarding the Attached Statements of Work (SOWs) for this aircraft structural RFI. Interested parties are encouraged to submit specific questions no later than. ��DLA Aviation will review the questions and provide answers during the Industry Day. Industry Day: The Industry Day will be held via teleconference. General Session: The General session will be conducted from approximately 0830 -1030 EST. One-on-one Sessions: DLA will also be offering one-on-one meeting time slots on a first come first serve basis.� One on one meetings will be conducted approximately 1200 - 1700 in roughly 30-minute increments. �If needed, one-on-one sessions may extend into additional days depending on the number of requests received.� Pre-registration for call-in attendance is REQUIRED. This is a no-fee event. Additional event details, including presentation documents, and call-in access data will be provided once final attendance is confirmed. Industry Day Registration: Please provide the following information to the POCs listed below: Company Name- Full Name (s) of employees/representatives attending the Industry Day Email Address- Phone Number- DLA POCS: Michael Gargiulo - Michael.gargiulo@dla.mil Michael Weigartz - Michael.weigartz@dla.mil Summary of Key Supplier Response Dates: April 27, 2020:� Response to RFI questions and return data file Submission of any questions you may have for the DLA team Registration for the virtual industry day Request for a one-on-one session (optional if your company desires to speak with our team) One-on-one sessions will be offered on a first come first serve basis only May 12, 2020: Virtual Industry Day A transcript of the questions and answers will be posted to Contract Opportunities under SPE4A220XXXXX_Aircraft Structural RFI.� Disclaimer: In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for information received in response 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.� Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives to determine how to proceed with the acquisition process. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
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