SOURCES SOUGHT
54 -- Request for Information (RFI) for assessing industries current capabilities in providing Energy Efficient Structures
- Notice Date
- 10/8/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332311
— Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- RDECOM Natick Contracting Center ICP (RDECOM-CC), ATTN: CCRD-NA, Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY-EES-EES-EES
- Response Due
- 10/29/2010
- Archive Date
- 12/28/2010
- Point of Contact
- Donald Stewardson, (508) 233-5251
- E-Mail Address
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RDECOM Natick Contracting Center ICP (RDECOM-CC)
(donald.stewardson@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information (RFI) Synopsis: INTRODUCTION: This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) notice for planning purposes. This RFI notice is being issued for the purpose of assessing industries current capabilities in providing energy efficient structures for use by military services in various theaters of operations. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. Any information provided does not constitute a proposal, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. Neither Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the PM FSS will take procurement action in this matter. BACKGROUND: The remote locations of base camps create significant challenges for logistics support of combat operations. These base camps are heavily dependent on large, long-distance truck convoys whose cargo is dominated by water and bulk fuel. Convoy routes through unsecured areas are frequently hazardous, and transport is always expensive. PM FSS is in the process of initiating dramatic steps toward rapidly improving the logistics support required to establish and operate base camps. Information received from this RFI may be used to help identify technical solutions suitable for rapidly enhancing energy-related base camp operations. Information received may ultimately result in requests for equipment manufacturers to demonstrate their technologies at no cost or risk to the Government as early as November 2010. PURPOSE: PM FSS is interested in understanding the currently available technologies that could enhance the logistics sustainability of remote operating bases engaged in combat operations. This RFI focuses on technologies and equipment that addresses energy efficient structures and/or shelters to replace existing systems. Technologies of interest are those that would most effectively reduce the energy demand of a base camp supporting 150 personnel and a base camp supporting 600 personnel. Information is requested in the form of brief product descriptions. The current concepts of use for these Energy Efficient Structures (EES) will be for extended periods of time are to replace soft wall structures in operational theaters when deployments. Primary functional uses of these structures will be as billeting and/or office configurations as well as potentially providing additional capabilities to a field commander providing energy efficient structures. PLAN: The PM FSS is seeking Companies to demonstrate Energy Efficient Structures (EES) at Ft. Devens, MA starting on or after 29 November 2010 for a minimum of 90 days through September 2011. Due to limited field space available to have companies demonstrate their products, PM FSS reserves the right to select only a small number of potential solutions being offered from the responses received. An initial selection criteria process for down selecting the candidates to be evaluated at Ft Devens is included. PM FSS plans on investigating each selected structure for energy and operational efficiency. Each company selected will receive an independent PM FSS assessment of their commercial product only. All costs associated with shipping, installation, take-down, re-installation, and removal of a companys Energy Efficient Structure (EES), or component thereof, from site shall be borne by the company. PM FSS will supply material handling equipment (MHE) to off load assets from transportation means to ground on site. PM FSS will assign a date and location for the assessment which will be coordinated with the company. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS SOUGHT Alternative rigid wall shelter system solutions with improved energy efficiency are sought to replace the current unit organic and service provided shelter systems. Mature technologies and products that can provide the following capabilities are of interest: 1. Lightweight rigid wall mobile thermally insulated structures or demonstrate other technologies for energy conservation and thermal efficiency (with or without included alternative power generation systems, energy efficient heating and/or cooling systems, energy efficient lighting). 2. Provide a single unit or ability to complex multiple units to provide open/office space in various configurations with a minimum interior height of seven feet providing a minimum of 600 sq ft of floor space up a maximum footprint of 1300 sq ft. 3. Each EES shall have a main entry/exit point and an emergency exit point. 4. Structures with standard NEC electrical outlets and able to run an electrical chase for lighting and HVAC. 5. Structures able to accept commercial power or from a standard military generator set. 6. These systems must be able to withstand the durability and structural load demands of military shelters to include extreme environmental conditions and rough handling. 7. Ideally these commercially available structures shall have the following: a. Ability to support use of HVAC units or existing military ECUs. b. Wall configurations that have doors, no doors, windows; some degree of blast mitigation properties; vents; and knock out panels for installation of power distribution systems. c. Collapsible to minimize transportation cube, allowing for assembly, disassembly, and re-assembly multiple times, with a minimum 10 years useful life and at least five (5) assembly/disassembly without degradation to functional use. d. Stackable units during employment for maximum use of footprint (Desired not required). Minimum requirement for stackable shelters shall have stairs (minimum 4ft width) and platform (minimum 4ft width) e. In the ISO transportation mode the EES shall meet the requirements for the following: all modes of transport, (marine, highway, rail, and fixed and rotary wing aircraft), stacking requirements of marine modes and dimensional requirements. Ideal transportation size (cube) and weight would allow commercial aircraft to be used to transport assets. f. Capable of withstanding rough handling and inclement weather conditions (including snow loading) encountered in all transportation and storage modes. The shelter must be able to withstand storage temperatures of minus sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit (F) to plus one hundred forty (140) degrees F. g. Capable of being handled by local material handling equipment (MHE) as well as container handling equipment. h. External surfaces will be corrosion resistant and be capable of decontamination by standard military procedures. Finish color is not limited to but must include tan or green. i. Able to be erected on semi-prepared surfaces (cleared and basically level) and self-leveling is desired. EES may be placed on foot pads, concrete blocks, footers, beams/rails, head wall or its pedestals. j. Possesses standard NEC electrical outlets with 110/220v and 50/60 hertz capable electrical chase for lighting and HVAC/MIL ECU. k. Able to accept commercial power and able to interface with a standard US military generator set. 8. CONTENT AND FORMAT OF PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS: The electronic copy of responses is to be in Microsoft Word 2003, Microsoft Word 2007 or Adobe Acrobat 9 compatible format using a size 12 font with one inch margins. Following a review of the responses received, PM FSS may elect to request additional information, or schedule one-on-one meetings with some respondents to gain additional information about their proposed solution(s). 9. SUBMISSION should include: a. A cover page labeled with the heading Energy Efficient Structure Product Description, Including product name, the manufacturer, and manufacturer address, technical point of contact, telephone number, email address and at least one photograph of the end item. b. An executive summary describing how the product could enhance energy efficiency of a small base camp. c. No more than ten pages including: (1) Product technical description. Fully describe the product inclusive of all components. (i.e. number of walls, ceiling/roof, flooring system, power distribution system, lighting, windows, doors, if applicable stairs and platform when stacked.) (2) Narrative describing the energy efficiency of the product being demonstrated. (3) Product specifications with particular emphasis on quantitative metrics of energy consumption or savings over alternative solutions. Other specifications would include parameters such as dimensions, weight, capacities, input requirements, salient output capabilities, or other quantitative characteristics as appropriate. (4) Identify all tools and equipment required to set up and take down/pack. (5) Transportation requirements and limitations. (6) Manpower and time required to set up, take down and pack for transport. (7) Relevant history of product (or similar product) utilization. (8) Relevant test data, test reports. (9) Catalog price or rough estimate of unit cost. (10) Earliest availability for a product demonstration at no cost or risk to the Government. (11) Identify heat transfer coefficient for demonstrated product. (12) Describe your HVAC system detailing minimum BTU/H requirement for heating/cooling EES. (13) When the product is taken out of service what are the planned methods for disposal. Include any unique environmental or security requirements that must be considered for retiring or disposing of the product after its useful life. 10. PM FSS reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from each respondent. 11. SUBMISSION DATE AND ADDRESS: Electronic responses to this notice are requested to be emailed to donald.stewardson@us.army.mil no later than Friday, October 29, 2010, 5pm EST. The subject line of the e-mail should contain the words Energy Efficient Structure Product Description. Large files may be submitted on CD to the following address: US Army Soldier Systems Center ATTN: SFAE-CSS-FP-F (Mr. Donald Stewardson) 15 Kansas St. Natick, MA 01760 12. NOTE: This RFI is issued for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and does not constitute an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. All information received in response to this notice that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses may not include classified material. Responses to this notice will not be returned. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Information contained herein is based on the best information available at the time for publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced under a separate Federal Business Opportunities announcement.
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- Address: RDECOM Natick Contracting Center ICP (RDECOM-CC) ATTN: CCRD-NA, Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA
- Zip Code: 01760-5011
- Zip Code: 01760-5011
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