A03-MR-SAM-RFI.docx

Request for Information/Sources Sought

Agency/Office: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), National Mine Health and Safety Academy (NMSHA) Location: West Virginia PSC: S111 – Utilities—Gas NAICS: 221210 - Natural Gas Distribution

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for enforcing health standards promulgated under the authority of Section 103 (a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Mountaineer Gas Company is the only natural gas utility service vendor that can provide the service in this area under West Virginia law. Rates for these natural gas services are established by a State Commission and publicized for public comment. The Contracting Officer has determined that any resultant contract would be inconsistent with applicable state and local law governing the provision of utility services.

1. OBJECTIVE: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), National Mine Health and Safety Academy (NMSHA) to provide natural gas services for everyday operations at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Beaver, Raleigh County, WV.

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base: April 1, 2025-March 31, 2026 Option Period 1: April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 Option Period 2: April 1, 2027-March 31, 2028 Option Period 3: April 1, 2028-March 31, 2029 Option Period 4: April 1, 2029-March 31, 2030

1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

National Mine Health and Safety Academy (NMSHA) 1301 Airport Road Beaver, Raleigh County West Virgina

Note that this is not a request for quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry comments to assist the Government in locating potential sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement. Vendors that believe they can provide the needed services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to determine capability.

1. RESPONSE:

Respondents should provide the following information:

A. A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s:

0. CAGE code

0. DUNS Number

0. Business size for the NAICS listed above

0. Contract Point of Contact.

B. Firms will need to provide a response no longer than five (5) pages which addresses each of the Performance Requirements listed in the Statement of Work (“SOW”) Specifications provided with this announcement.

Each major task requires a written explanation to assess for capability.

The major tasks include:

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks similar in scope of this draft requirement. Past example should include contract numbers, customer information, and identify point of contacts.

D. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement.

Submissions should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to Blaine S. Jackson, Contract Specialist via email no later than January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM, EDT @ jackson.blaine.s@dol.gov.