A14 SourcesSought_1.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. the purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Contractors. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted.

The National Park Service has a requirement for replace of the existing steam heat system, and structural repairs of the Easton Building located at the Boston National Park. The requirement consists of:

· Removal of an existing steam heat system and installation of a new steam heat exchanger system, including replacing the building-wide distribution piping.

· Replacement of an emergency power generator that provides power for elevators, protection systems, and emergency lighting.

· Replace fluorescent lighting electric ballast and bulbs with LED fixtures with lighting controls.

· Repair of corrosion-caused damaged to the steek frame and repair of façade stone and masonry brick. Work includes removal and replacement of a basement ceiling and the pedestrian sidewalk above it and associated structural framing, and installation of an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) system to prevent further corrosion of the steel superstructure.

· Rehabilitation of granite façade includes rake and repoint, repair, cleaning, replacing veneer panels, windowsills, window heads and jack arches. Work will remove wythe brick to ensure secure anchorage of facade stones.

· Window rehabilitation includes installation of steel lintels, paint double hung wood sashes/frames, and monumental cast iron fenestration and remove and replace suspected asbestos laden window frame caulk.

The construction estimate is greater than $10 million.

If you are interested, please submit your detailed capabilities in writing to demonstrate same or similar experience. If you anticipate using subcontractors, provide their detailed capabilities in writing to demonstrate the same or similar experience as well. This is not a request for proposal or invitation to bid. No proposal package, solicitation, specification or drawings are available with this announcement. Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought notice or any follow-up information requests. If you choose to submit a package, clearly identify the park and project on your package (BOST 249576 & 220968, Rehabilitate of Easton Building, Boston National Historical Park) and identify your socioeconomic status (8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran, WOSB, EDWOSB, and Small, if applicable).

Your email capability information MUST be 10 pages or less and be SPECIFIC to the scope provided. The cover page of the capabilities must also include your DUNS and point of contact information.

Your response is due no later than 4:00 pm Mountain Time on February 11, 2021.

The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a competitive set-aside or full and open competition (the size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.—see 13 CFR 121.108.) Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties. All firms should be registered and certified in www.SAM.gov.

Please refer to the current SBA rules regarding HUBZone firms, effective October 1, 2011.

Send your email responses michael_moffett@nps.gov.

Analysis of the quality of responses to this sources sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.