Sources Sought - Invasive Species Plant Survey.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB in Tennessee is seeking sources interested and capable of meeting the Government’s requirement for invasive species plant survey in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1 – DRAFT Invasive Species Plant Survey SOO. The Government is considering the use of a firm-fixed-price contract. Services will be performed at Arnold AFB, TN.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Andrew C. Waggoner 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389-1332

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE

AS SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT

OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR

PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION

SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability and technical capability of small and large businesses to meet the Government’s requirement for invasive species plant survey.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research effort, the requirement may result in a single source acquisition, may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part), or may be procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and feedback or evaluations may or may not be provided to companies regarding submissions.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm-fixed price purchase order.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541620 Environmental Consulting Service with a size standard of $19,000,000.00.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Company Information: Name, address, telephone number point of contact names, an e-mail address.

2) Business size. State whether your firm is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran- owned small business (SDVOSB), or woman-owned small business (WOSB).

3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4) SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI).

5) Provide any comments in regard to Attachment 1 – DRAFT Invasive Species Plant Survey SOO.

6) Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product, to include ENCORE II, General Service Administration (GSA), GSA MOBIS, NIH, NASA SEWP, Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

7) Interested businesses should submit a brief capability package as it relates to supporting the above requirement.

8) To assist with budgetary estimates, please provide a total estimated price to meet this contemplated acquisition.

9) What is the recommended labor mix? Will the recommended labor mix be subject to the service contract labor standards wage determination 2015-4655 version 28 found on SAM.gov apply?

The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to a company, or to contact a company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request. Capability packages should be limited to no more than 3 pages using 12-point type.

Submission Information: Provide your intent/response no later than 10:00 AM Central Time (CT) on May 02, 2025, via this posting to Mr. Andrew Waggoner, Contract Specialist, at andrew.waggoner.3@us.af.mil, and Ms. Erica Anglin, Contracting Officer, at erica.anglin@us.af.mil. Verbal responses will NOT be accepted.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submission become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contract personal reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The mailto:andrew.waggoner.3@us.af.mil mailto:erica.anglin@us.af.mil

Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – DRAFT Invasive Species Plant Survey SOO