A-03 Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought: Fabric Covered Truss Structure

The U.S. Forest Service is conducting market research to determine the acquisition strategy of the contemplated requirement. The determination of acquisition strategy for this requirement lies solely with the government and will be based on this market research and other information available to the government.

There is a contemplated requirement for:

A 35 ft. by 70 ft. fabric covered structure to temporarily house a 66 ft. wood crew boat. The scope of this Sources Sought is for the fabric truss structure only. As depicted in the attached conceptual sketches, the structure must have adequate clearstory to enclose the vessel’s superstructure, apart from the mast. The intent is to retain the mast for historic significance, allowing it to protrude from the top of the fabric structure. The height of the structure from the ground must be at least 24 ft. to accommodate the vessel’s superstructure.

This wooden Ranger Boat holds significant historic value to the Government and the intention is to place her on display for public viewing. The fabric structure must have removable viewing ports or panels on both sides to allow for public viewing from outside. Dimensions of the side panels should allow for viewing the mid third of the vessel’s main cabin. The end-panels are to be removable for summer display and easily replaced for winter protection. The internal truss structure must be engineered to withstand the wind and snow loads of Southeast Alaska. The final design of the footing anchoring system is pending.

FOB Destination of this structure will be Wrangell, Alaska.

In response to this notice, interested Offerors will submit a capability statement (3 pages or less) in written format via e-mail to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed in this notice.

Primary Point of Contact:

Au Nguyen au.nguyen@usda.gov 703-981-5796

Capability statements should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the date and time listed in this notice.

Please provide the following information in your capability statement:

(1) Business name, address, and business size under NAICS 321214 Truss Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this applicable NAICS is 500 employees.

(2) Type of small business, if applicable (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, etc.)

(3) Summary of how your company is capable and qualified to perform the work described above.

(4) Summary of projects completed within the last five (5) years that are similar in scope to the types of work described above. Include the total cost and duration of each project.

(5) What level of skill and effort is required for your product’s assembly?

(6) What are your warranty and liability terms?

(7) What is your typical delivery lead time after receipt of a purchase order?

This Sources Sought Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.

Respondents are advised that the United States (U.S) Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract.

Attachments:

A. Starboard View B. Port View

Attachment A: Starboard Bow

Attachment B: Port Stern