Sources_Sought_Notice_1.docx

SYNOPSIS

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO, is performing market research only. This Sources Sought Notice is to obtain market information and capabilities for planning purposes and to determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency’s requirement. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Information received from this Sources Sought Notice may be utilized in preparing a potential solicitation documentation. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify proprietary information in response to this notice.

The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources for:

2024 Review of Operations and Maintenance Workshop (Conference Space and Audio-Visual Equipment Rental)

See attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for additional details.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this Sources Sought Notice is 721110 – Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. This NAICS code will be used for any potential solicitation issued. Small Business Size Standard is $40 Million.

Response Due Date: 01/31/2024 at 2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Send Responses to: Van Hale; Email Address: VHALE@USBR.GOV. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Potential vendors shall provide the following information, at a minimum, in order to be considered a viable source:

1. Provide business size & classification.

2. Provide contact information (name, address, phone number, email address, and website, if applicable).

3. Provide capabilities statement.

4. Provide appropriate documentation which demonstrates the ability to provide the requirement as outlined in the attached “DRAFT” SOW.

5. Provide System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification Number.

Appropriate documentation shall constitute the following: 1) A PDF copy or information of a past government or private sector contract(s) for the required type of service identified in the draft SOW to include the contact information for contacting the representative or office that awarded or administered the contract. The information provided shall include at a minimum: Name, email address, phone number, point of contact, and dollar value of the contract. It is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure all information provided is accurate and complete.

If any of the required information, items 1 through 5 above, are not submitted in its entirety by the response due date, the vendor will be considered incapable of providing the required services and shall not be considered a viable source for market research purposes.

Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11, required registration in the SAM database prior to submission of a response to any future solicitation issued.

Interested vendors that are not currently registered in SAM should start the registration process immediately whereas it can take up to two (2) to four (4) weeks to register and became active in SAM. Registration can be accomplished at: https://sam.gov . NAICS Code 721110 shall be reflected in the vendor’s SAM profile in order to receive any potential award. SAM registration is free to all vendors interested in doing business with the government.

NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.