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Request for Information

Solicitation Number: W519TC-23-Q-2253

Date: 16 May 2023

Product: MK79 Pallet Galvanizing

NAICS Code: 332812 – Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

PSC: 3426 – Metal Finishing Equipment

Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qualified vendors to provide hot dip MK79 Pallet Galvanizing service. This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the supply described within this RFI. This RFI is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request. Consequently, no solicitation is being issued at this time. Therefore, no award will be made as a result of providing this information.

Currently, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a proposed requirement for for MK79 Pallet Galvanizing service. Vendors interested in this acquisition must meet the criteria for Product Supply Code (PSC) 3426, Metal Finishing Equipment (SIC) 3479, Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332812, Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers. All deliveries will be on an FOB Origin basis. The service provided shall be in accordance with the provided Statement of Work (SOW).

Interested parties should provide the following information:

1. Statement of your firm’s intention to bid and how it intends to meet the requirements stated above.

2. DUNS, CAGE Code, Tax ID, UEI Number, and Point of Contact Information.

3. Number of employees (for business size verification).

4. Type of Socioeconomic Business Class (Examples: Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, HubZone, Women Owned, 8(a), ANC, NHO, etc.).

5. Plant name and location (for qualification country status verification).

6. What are your specific skills that will ensure your capability to perform this requirement?

7. Does your firm use brokers, or authorized distributors to distribute your product, or is your firm willing to sell directly to the Government?

8. What method of shipment does your firm use? How long does shipment from your site to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma take?

9. Delivery/Hauling method (size of trucks and maximum tonnage per truck)?

10. What is your firm’s delivery capability? MCAAP accepts delivery on Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., central time. Please take into consideration security and receiving requirements at MCAAP. All vendors are required to be vetted at least 3 days prior to deliveries being made, and must be aware of MCAAP’s local receiving procedures. If you need further information, contact the POC listed in the posting.

11. Provide your firm’s market conditions, terms and conditions, and product warranty information.

All of the above information must be submitted in detail with your submission under this RFI. If a solicitation is issued, it will be published electronically on the Sam.gov website and it will be the responsibility of the contractors/interested parties to check regularly. Interested sources should send required information in single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) with a page maximum limitation of 10 pages to: Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, ATTN: Allison Kopp, email address: allison.d.kopp.civ@mail.mil by 30 May 2023.

Place of Contract Performance:

1 C Tree Road

McAlester, Oklahoma 74501

United States

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