FA301625Q6058 Sources Sought - Quadrangle Clock Repair.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

ARNORTH QUANDRANGLE CLOCK REPAIR

ARMY NORTH (ARNORTH)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (JBSA)-FORT SAM HOUSTON

18 March 2025

This is a Sources Sought Request Only.

This is NOT a Solicitation or Request for Quote.

1. PURPOSE: The Sources Sought request is to identify potential vendors who are interested and capable of performing comprehensive Clock Bell Tower Improvement services with a focus on restoring and modernizing the historic 1882 Fort Sam Houston, Texas Quadrangle clock bell tower system. (See Attachment 1).

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The selected Contractor shall procure, store, deliver, replace and install critical components to ensure reliable and automated functionality of the bell tower.

The scope includes:

1. Striker Replacement and Installation

a. Remove the existing worn-out striker mechanism.

b. Install the new durable striker design for long term reliability.

c. Ensure proper alignment for calibration and consistent bell ringing.

2. Digital Bell Controller Installation

a. Integrate a modern digital bell controller to automate ringing sequence.

b. Program assistant to child accordingly at the top of each hour a corresponding to the correct number of strikes.

c. Synchronize the digital controller with the clock mechanism with seamless operation.

3. Control Module Integration

a. Installing a wireless remote-control module for manual operation and special event chimes.

b. Position the remote control at the base of the tower for easy access and override functionality.

c. Test and verify full system responsiveness, ensuring smooth operation under both automated and manual control.

4. Timepiece with Hands installation

Note: Specific and detailed requirements will be provided to vendors should the Government decide to formally solicit this requirement.

INTERESTED VENDORS: Are encouraged to provide any product literature (specifications) of their copmonents that would meet this requirement. Note: This would be at no cost to the Government.

SET ASIDE: The Government is contemplating issuing this requirement as a 100% Set- Aside for Small Business.

NAICS CODE: 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors.

Interested firms are encouraged to recommend a more appropriate NAICS in their response;

however, include the rationale for an alternate selection.

PSC CODE: J035 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Service and Trade Equipment Interested firms are encouraged to recommend a more appropriate PSC in their response;

however, include the rationale for an alternate selection.

CONTRACT INTEREST: The Government is contemplating issuing a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to a vendor who fully understands the scope and can meet the needs of this requirement.

Interested vendors should respond by email to Ms. Megan Kite, Contract Specialist, at megan.kite@us.af.mil and Gary Beck, Contracting Officer at gary.beck@us.af.mil by 31 March 2025 by 3:00 PM CT with the below contractor information.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Company Name:

Point of Contact:

Company Address:

Phone #:

Email Address:

UEI Number:

Cage Code:

Business Size:

(Small Business)

YES NO

NAICS Code:

238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors.

YES NO

AS NOTED ABOVE THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY AND IS BEING

ISSUED TO GAGE POTENTIAL INTEREST IN THIS REQUIREMENT.

SPECIFIC PROGRAM DETAILS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME BUT WILL BE

PROVIDED SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT DECIDE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION FOR

THIS REQUIREMENT.

mailto:megan.kite@us.af.mil mailto:gary.beck@us.af.mil