Sources_Sought_-_Painting_Vehicle_and_Equipment.pdf

This is not a Pre-solicitation or Solicitation announcement.

This sources sought announcement is issued solely for informational, planning purposes and market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. This sources sought is seeking interest from all business concerns capable and interested in Transporting Government Equipment and Vehicles to a commercially licensed facility, capable of performing Corrosion Control and Painting Services on Government Equipment and Vehicles. The work must be performed in a licensed facility -- NOT on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. No award will be made from this sources sought. A solicitation is not available; therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation.

At this time, JBER is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement a synopsis and/or solicitation announcement may be published at a later time.

Responses to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS), Commercial and American Industry Classification System (CAGE) Code, and must respond to the following questions:

1) Is the business listed in the Government System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 811121?

2) Is the business a large or small business in accordance with the US Small Business Administration Criteria?

a) If a small business?

i.) Does the firm qualify as a small disadvantaged business?

ii.) If disadvantaged specify if the firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?

iii.) Is the firm a certified HUBZone?

iv.) Is the firm a woman-owned or operated business?

v.) Is the firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned business?

4) Is the firm located in Alaska?

5) Does the business possess the capability to pick-up and deliver the vehicles and/or equipment from and to the installation (i.e. obtain any permit required by the state to transport oversize loads on the road/highway)? Note: Please see attached dimensions of vehicles.

6) What is the capability of the business to paint some or all the vehicles on the attached list?

7) What is the maximum number of vehicles that can be held at the facility at one time?

8) What is the throughput of vehicles that are or can be completed within 5-6 days?

9) In commercial practice what pertinent information, along with the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), (i.e. technical exhibit, layout, etc.) is needed to acquire accurate pricing estimates? Why?

10) Are there any warranties associated vehicle paint services?

11) Are these deliverables located in the draft PWS provided to the commercial market? Do you currently have any commercial contracts for these types of deliverables?

12) Please provide an “estimated” price list for each line item listed. See attached line items.

(Please note this price list is for market research purposes only, the estimated price list is not legally binding.)

13. Describe the size (dimensions, height, width and length of your corrosions control facility and separately describe (the paint booth dimensions, height, width, and length) and any special qualifications including heating capacity, of your business.

14. Provide a list of certifications and licenses such as certified vehicle Painter, Auto Body Technician, HAZMAT, etc. that would be required to satisfy commercial market standards for corrosion control and vehicle painting.

15. Describe the skills your organization provides and the number of full time and part time employees available per week, include an estimate of the number of work hours per week that could be dedicated to a government contract over a period of late spring through the summer (May, June, July, August, and September).

16. Please provide a capability statement addressing your organization's ability to perform as a prime contractor for the work described in the attached draft PWS.

The Government has also attached a draft PWS for industry comment or questions. This is a draft document; this should not be considered final and should not be relied on for any future procurement that may arise from this notice. The Government is asking for industry to provide input on any possible errors or inconsistencies in the attached draft PWS. The Government also requests input if the document is out of line with current industry practices. Any comments or questions should be submitted in a separate document from the capability statement and company information as described above. There is no page limit to the questions or comments document.

However, the Government requests the industry keep the comments and questions to brief statements or questions. The Government will not respond to questions about any future acquisition or timeline. The questions shall only pertain the draft PWS. Please submit the questions and comments document with your capability statement at the time and date listed below.

This Sources Sought Notice does not pertain to Competitive Outsourcing under A-76.

This is not request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract.

All capability responses should be typed in a word document; no more than five pages (one-sided, 12-pitch, Times New Roman). All interested and qualified sources must notify this office by electronic mail no later than 4:30 pm AKST on 19 January 2018. Please provide responses to this notice to 1Lt Mister Raby at mister.raby@us.af.mil. Based on the responses there may be a site visit to further explain this requirement and attempt to answer questions regarding a contract opportunity

Telephone responses will not be accepted.

Responses to this sources sought announcement will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation.

This is not a Pre-solicitation or Solicitation announcement.

Be advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this sources sought. All cost associated with this sources sought will be solely at the expense of the respondents. Additionally all submissions becomes government property and will not be returned. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this sources sought.