FA2521-14-R-0001-Sources_Sought.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis:

SOURCES SOURGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.

The solicitation number FA2521-14-R-0001 shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought.

Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 488991. The size standard for NAICS is $25.5M. The requirement is Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a competitive acquisition to provide packing, containerization and local drayage services for inbound, outbound and inter-county personal property shipments for Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties (Florida) The estimated period of performance: 01 Jan 15- 31 Dec 15, with four, one (1) year option periods.

The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or, if applicable based on NAICS code, Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.”

As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists;

therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary.

This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.).

Services Capabilities Package. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services.

Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address:

45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil; by mail to 45 CONS/LGCB, Attn: FA2521-14-R-0001, 1201 Edward H. White II Street, Bldg. 423, Room N206, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238;

or by Fax to 321-494-1843.

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 31 Jan 14.

mailto:45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil