A14_Market_Research_Sources_Sought_Announcement_140L0123Q0006_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY)

Promotional Items (Reference 140L0123Q0032)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of vendors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy decision based on the results of this market survey and a future solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.

This is not an invitation for bid (IFB), request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotes (RFQ) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey.

Purpose: Purchase of two (2) Gooseneck Stock Combo Aluminum Trailers for the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro (WH&B) Program, Southeastern States District Office (SSDO).

Background: The Southeast State Office is responsible for the adoption program for WH&B. Part of these responsibilities include animal transport to satellite adoptions, repossession of adopted animals, transportation to veterinary facilities, and general showcase of the WH&B program in SSDO.

Specifications:

Trailer One: 6-Horse Stock Combo Gooseneck Trailer (similar to 26’ Elite Trailers Gooseneck Stock Combo Aluminum Trailer)

· Approximate Length: 25’

· Approximate Height: 7’

· Material: Aluminum.

· 2-5/16" Adjustable Coupler with Safety Chains and Breakaway Kit

· Exterior Safe Load Spring Loaded Slam Latch (Full Width Rear Gates)

· Slam Latch on Full Swing Gates (Cut Gates/ Divider Gates)

· Single 2-Speed Jack

Trailer Two: 4-Horse Stock Combo Gooseneck Trailer (similar to 18’ Elite Trailers Gooseneck Stock Combo Aluminum Trailer)

· Approximate Length: 18’

· Approximate Height: 7’

· Material: Aluminum.

· 2-5/16" Adjustable Coupler with Safety Chains and Breakaway Kit

· Slatted Dividers with Stall Pads

· Exterior Safe Load Spring Loaded Slam Latch (Full Width Rear Gates)

· Slam Latch on Full Swing Gates (Cut Gates/ Divider Gates)

· Single 2-Speed Jack

Contract Type: BLM intends to establish a firm fixed priced Purchase Order contract in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The primary NAICS code is 336212, Truck Trailer Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

Name of Firm

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

SAM UEI Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

☐ Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS) ☐ Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) (must be SBA certified)

☐ HUBZone ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ 8(a) ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

☐ Other Than Small

Capabilities: Provide a narrative and other evidence that demonstrates your capabilities to provide the needed products.

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 12:00 Noon MST, July 24, 2023. Email address: bpeck@blm.gov. Include the reference number (140L0123Q0032) in the subject line.