Request for Information (RFI)
ID: W90VN6-25-T-0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BATAPO, AP, 96202-0000, USA

NAICS

Line-Haul Railroads (482111)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- RAILWAY EQUIPMENT (L022)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5838c39fef0466ab88f562d97b1a996/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 16, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force's 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base in Korea, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors capable of providing routine railway inspection services and guidance on repair deficiencies for a 1.81-mile railway system. This railway, established in 1952, is primarily utilized for transporting fuel and materials, and the contractor will be expected to adhere to established railway maintenance guidelines while conducting technical assessments. Interested companies must demonstrate their qualifications, including relevant certifications and experience, as the RFI aims to assess market capabilities and determine if the procurement can proceed as a sole source contract. Responses are due electronically by February 17, 2025, and inquiries should be directed to the primary contact, Bokyoung Kim, at bokyoung.kim2.ln@army.mil, by January 31, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
BOKYOUNG.KIM
05033576016
bokyoung.kim2.ln@army.mil
MAJ Gatlin Andre
andre.k.gatlin.mil@army.mil
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Request for Information.pdf
Jan 16, 2025, 11:12 PM UTC
The United States Air Force's 51ST Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, Korea, issued a Request for Information (RFI) for routine railway inspection services, seeking potential vendors to report on the railway's condition and recommend repair solutions. This initiative focuses on a 1.81-mile railway system built in 1952, primarily used for fuel and material transport. The contractor must adhere to established railway maintenance guidelines and provide technical assessments. The purpose of the RFI is to assess market capabilities and determine if the procurement can proceed as a sole source contract. Interested companies must demonstrate their qualifications, including relevant certifications, experience, and compliance with technical standards. Responses are due electronically by February 17, 2025. This RFI is not a solicitation for bids but a market research tool, and the government is under no obligation to enter a contract. Queries about the RFI should be directed to specified contacts by January 31, 2025. This document emphasizes the government's intent to engage qualified providers for an essential infrastructure requirement within the military context.
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