Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This is a Sources Sought Notice; a market survey for information only. This is not a synopsis preceding the issuance of a solicitation. Rather, it is market research issued solely for information purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a promise to issue a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information or industry response to this notice or any follow up information requests. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future procurement.

Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this sources sought notice. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought is voluntary.

Not responding to this sources sought notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQs. The information provided in this sources sought notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

SUMMARY:

This sources sought is issued by the Department of Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Directorate on behalf of The Department of Defense, The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center (AC). The purpose of this sources sought is to assess the industry's Large and Small Business concerns (including 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)), and all small businesses under the size standard, capability, and interest in performing the architect and engineering (A&E) and construction services described in the attached statement of work.

The designated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541330 – Engineering Services, with a size standard of $25,500,000.00.

SUBMMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

All interested firms are encouraged to respond to this notice and may do so by submitting a capabilities statement.

The capabilities statement is limited to ten (10) pages total and should include the following information:

a. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address.

b. Firm’s business size - If a Small Business, identify the Small Business type (Small Business, an 8(a) Program Participant, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).

c. Demonstration of the firm’s qualifications. Include two (2) sample projects indicating the following:

1. Title, location, description and dollar amount of the project. Also include a statement regarding relevancy to the qualifications being sought.

2. The response must be specific to the qualifications listed above to show that the respondent meets the requirements and possesses the necessary skills and experience. If a response does not show that the respondent meets the qualifications and/or does not possess the necessary skills and experience, the respondent will not be considered by the Government. Again, this is NOT a request for proposal or quotation; there is no solicitation available currently. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside for 8(a) program, HUBZone, Small Business, etc. or unrestricted is within the discretion of the Government.

SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER-THAN-SB ONLY:

To foster inclusive opportunities and ensure broad participation of small businesses in federal contracting, we are seeking information from Other Than Small Business (OTSB) vendors on their subcontracting practices and goals.

This inquiry is designed to assess the feasibility and extent of subcontracting possibilities in alignment with federal guidelines and to support the economic growth of small businesses through meaningful subcontracting opportunities.

In your response, please address the following considerations by providing estimated subcontracting percentages for each of the socioeconomic categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business):

1. Business Practices: Describe whether your firm customarily contracts for part of the work to be performed or maintains in-house capability sufficient to perform the work. Provide two (2) examples or explain your approach.

2. Prequalification Requirements: Identify if there are likely to be product or service prequalification requirements and how you intend to manage these in relation to subcontracting opportunities.

3. Feasibility of Subcontracting: Discuss the feasibility of acquiring any portion of the work through subcontracting, considering the time until contract completion and the impact on performance. Address how subcontracting decisions will be made to ensure fair market value and minimal disruption.

4. Subcontracting Goals: Please provide estimated percentage goals for subcontracting to each of the following socioeconomic categories:

• Small Business (SB)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• HUBZone Small Business

• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

We are looking for vendors who demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of small business subcontracting and have strategies in place to achieve these goals effectively.

Responses are restricted to U.S. firms that are established and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov. For 8(a) and HUBZONE, firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration

(SBA).

All responses to this Market Research by interested businesses shall be limited to the information required above and shall be submitted via email no later than 1400 (2:00 PM) EST on April 18, 2025.

Responses are restricted to U.S. firms that are established and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov. For 8(a) and HUBZONE, firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration

(SBA).

To the extent possible, all responses should be for general access by the Government. All material provided (responses, discussions, questions/answers, and other data) that is not related to competition sensitive, or contractor proprietary material may be provided (without attribution) to other respondents. Any material or information provided may be used in development of future solicitations. Any proprietary information submitted must be clearly and separately identified and marked and will be appropriately protected. The Government will NOT be responsible for release of any proprietary information not clearly marked.

Responses should include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Only electronic submissions of information provided to the email addresses specified below will be accepted. Responses should be sent to the following email address:

David_Ialenti@ibc.doi.gov and Lydia_Schicker@ibc.doi.gov. All emails should include in the subject line the Sources Sought Notice number and the submitting organization’s name.

Point of Contact(s):

David Ialenti – Contracting Officer, Department of Interior, Interior Business Center Email: David_Ialenti@ibc.doi.gov L. Christine Schickler – Contract Specialist, Department of Interior, Interior Business Center Email: Lydia_Schickler@ibc.doi.gov

Attachments:

Attachment 1: Statement of Work