Request for Information (RFI) UTILITY CARTS MAINTENANCE

This Request for Information (RFI) #USCG70Z07926WFD from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) seeks industry feedback on a Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for USCG Utility Carts Maintenance. The RFI aims to conduct market research, identify capable sources, and gather information to refine requirements and acquisition strategy. It is solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties are requested to review the document, complete an editable survey template (Attachment 1), and optionally provide a Capability Statement, Advice, and Considerations response (limited to 10 pages each). Responses should be submitted electronically to Carrita King and Deion Turner by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on May 8, 2026. The RFI will help the government obtain industry experience, understand commercial solutions, draft informed requirements, and develop an acquisition strategy. No proprietary information should be submitted unless clearly marked.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires utility cart maintenance services for its Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) in Alexandria, Virginia. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for continuous, safe, and efficient maintenance of approximately 13 Diesel Kubota's, seven Electric carts, two forklifts, one John Deere backhoe, and one Bobcat front loader. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Key personnel, including a Customer Service Manager, must be provided, and all work must adhere to OSHA, USCG, and other applicable safety and security regulations. The contract spans a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, with performance reports and meetings required.

The USCG UTILITY CARTS MAINTENANCE RFI Survey is a Request for Information (RFI) document designed to gather vendor details and capabilities for utility cart maintenance services. It solicits comprehensive information from potential vendors, including company identification (name, address, UEI), contact information for the RFI respondent, physical location, and various business categories (e.g., Large, Small, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned). The RFI also requests details on Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and GSA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) held by the vendor. Key operational inquiries include recommended periods of performance, contract vehicle types, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, and preferred price arrangements (LH, T&M, FFP) for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Additionally, the survey probes into potential subcontracting needs, lead time for contract performance, commercial service offerings, and the vendor's capability and experience in performing the required services. It also assesses if the provided Draft Requirements Document is sufficient for a comprehensive quote/proposal. This RFI aims to collect essential data to inform future procurement decisions for USCG utility cart maintenance.

The RFI# USCG70Z07926WFD document, titled "USCG UTILITY CARTS MAINTENANCE Industry Feedback on Draft Requirement," solicits industry feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Vendors are instructed to submit their feedback using a specific MS Word template, adhering to a 12-point Times New Roman font. Comments are not to be submitted directly in the draft requirements documents. The template allows for adding or deleting lines as needed. Feedback is due by May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, to the Contracting Officer (Deion.M.Turner@uscg.mil) and Contract Specialist (Carrita.L.King@uscg.mil). The document provides a structured format for feedback, including columns for Task Area, Page #, Margin Line Number, Task Area Section/Subsection with title, and Industry Feedback on Draft PWS/SOW.