The RCO MCI-West is issuing this Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing services associated with short-term Heavy Equipment Rental (4 pieces). This service will be utilized by the Southwest Region Fleet Transportation (SWRFT) department. SWRFT is responsible for the management, readiness, and operational support of equipment powered with gasoline/natural gas/diesel/electric/other fossil fuel type engines, engine accessories, power transmission systems, and other parts of material handling equipment, construction equipment and similar equipment. These services shall be performed on site at the following USMC locations:
- Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, (MCB-CPEN), Camp Pendleton, CA
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD-SD) San Diego, CA
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS-M) Miramar, CA
The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). The Government will also use the information gathered through this SS/RFI to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement (set-aside or full and open, etc.). The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code selected is 532412 (Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). The maximum size standard for this NACIS code to be considered small business is $40.0 million. NAICS code compliance will be checked if/when proposals are submitted. Quotes/Proposals are not to be submitted at this time.
Scope of Work:
See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).
