The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek out qualified vendors who have experience in hot-dip galvanizing metal pallets. This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contract Command - Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the supply delineated within this RFI. This RFI is for informational 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 requirement for this service. Vendors interested in this acquisition must meet the criteria for Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 3479, Metal Coating and Allied Services, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 332812, Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers. It is anticipated that subsequent procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract and maybe an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract. All deliveries were be on an FOB Origin basis. This requirement is for galvanizing of MK79 metal pallets. MCAAP personnel will delivery pallets to the contractor's facility and then pick up completed metal pallets on the same day. Any potential vendor must be located and perform all the work within a 200 mile driving radius of McAlester, Oklahoma. The hot dip galvanizing service shall be in accordance with ASTM 123/ASTM 123A.

All interested vendors must 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, 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. Manufacturing plant name and location (for qualification country status verification)
6. What are your specific manufacturing skills that will ensure your capability to perform the requirement?
7. Service Lead Times, Maximum Quantity capable of galvanizing per week, Economical Service Ordering Quantity, etc.
8. Delivery Capability - such as maximum number of metal pallets that can be received and galvanized per week on a Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule.
9. Has your firm galvanized the MK79 metal pallets for the U.S. Government before that met specifications contained within ASTM 123/ASTM 123A?
10. If #9 is yes, provide the provide the following information: Government agency name, Government contract number, dollar value, length of time provided product, Government point of contact information such as name, phone number, and e-mail address.

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 FBO website and 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: CCRC-ID Samantha Keegan, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, e-mail address: [email protected], or fax 309-782-8002 by 10 a.m., central time, 14 September 2016.

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