FAA Market Survey /Request for Information / Capability Assessment: Procurement of Power Systems Battery Replacement IV

INTRODUCTION The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Power Services Group (PSG) is conducting a Market Survey to ascertain current market conditions and vendor capabilities for a follow-on requirement for supply, replacement, and repair of battery systems at FAA National Air Space (NAS) facilities located in the United States and its territories. BACKGROUND The FAA’s PSG requires Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) battery systems and services to support NAS facility backup power requirements. The battery systems, equipment, and accessories must consist of COTS/Non-Developmental Items (NDI) conforming to requirements as described or as noted Attachment J.02, Battery System Equipment Characteristics. A Draft SOW and Draft specification are attached to this market survey outlining requirements with significantly more detail. Vendors are strongly encouraged to review the attachments for the best understanding of the FAA's requirements. The requirement is anticipated to be a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, consisting of a one (1) year base period and four (4) one-year option periods. The anticipated period of performance is subject to change at the FAA’s discretion. CAPABILITY STATEMENT: In order to make the best determination, the FAA requires interested vendors to fill out Appendix A, Capability Form NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 335911, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. If you believe that another NAICS code is more appropriate to the work specified in this market survey, include supporting justification with your alternate NAICS code. Suggestion of an alternate NAICS code does not require that the work be set aside or solicited under that alternative code. NATURE OF COMPETITION This Market Survey is conducted, in part, to determine whether adequate competition exists to set aside the competition among qualified small businesses, as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA), that meet the applicable size standards for this procurement as specified above. With that said, this Market Survey is intended to seek information from interested vendors of all sizes and types. The acquisition strategy and the nature of this procurement has yet to be determined. The FAA may decide to do an unrestricted competition or a full or partial set-aside. GENERAL In accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis - this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from potential vendors. This Market Survey announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) of any kind. This survey is for informational and planning purposes only. No solicitation exists currently; the FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not to take any action. Since this is a Market Survey, no evaluation letters or results will be issued to respondents. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by vendors in responding to this notice. The responses to this Market Survey will be used for information purposes only and will not be released, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); proprietary information that is appropriately marked will be protected in accordance with the FOIA. Responses will not be returned. This announcement does not guarantee that a solicitation or procurement of any kind will be issued, and this announcement will not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the https://sam.gov website. It is the prospective Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any such solicitation. QUESTIONS...