NPS_Sources_Sought-_GRCA_Backflow_Prevention_Testing_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Intermountain Region Arizona Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO)

13 March 2023

Department of the Interior, National Park Service- Sources Sought Announcement

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting market research to determine the interest and capability of vendors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought Notice shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary.

NPS is seeking contractor interest in support of Annual Backflow Prevention Testing for 125 Backflow Prevention Assemblies at Grand Canyon National Park.

Work Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Projected Period of Performance: The anticipated performance period is 60 calendar days from the date of award.

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE

1.1 Annual testing for 125 Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim; Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona (via route 180). The North Rim; Is closed for the winter between December 1 and May 15 each year. The North Rim developed area is located 43 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ on Highway 67. Several remote locations are in the inner canyon and are accessible via the park helicopter.

1.2 Testing and recording of Pass or Fail results is required, on an approved Backflow Testing Report Form. Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary work including labor, equipment, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE). This work is to be performed Park- Wide at the South Rim, North Rim and Inner Canyon. Request for National Park Service helicopter flight operations support, (Inner-Canyon) will require (4) four-week advance notice (weather dependent) and with pre-approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for acquainting themselves with the National Park Service, Grand Canyon Backflow and Cross-Connection Control Program; including evaluating the Grand Canyon Backflow Prevention Assemblies Master List and recommend how and when testing would be accomplished.

1.4 Contractor shall recommend a means for tracking and repairing any assembly, which has failed a test; including an itemized schedule materials required for these repairs.

1.5 Contractor shall be responsible for securing and maintaining all required permitting, that may be required, and provide copies. Contractor shall provide detailed schedule and work plan.

This anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard for this NAICS is $19 million.

This is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes only. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), that may be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. If full and open competition is ultimately pursued, responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals.

This notice shall not be construed as an RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a request for quote. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Submission Instructions: Responses are due via email on March 24, 2023 3:00 PM MST to the Contract Specialist, Rebecca Myers at rebecca_myers@nps.gov, and must include the information requested below. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research, and the Government will not entertain any questions at this time.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.

Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

1) Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, e-mail address, and UEI #.

2) The NAICS code is 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors; the largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs under this NAICS is no larger than $19.0 million average annual receipts. Is your firm eligible for participation in a small business program (Small Business, HUBZone, Small Business 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or Other)

Yes, state small business program ________________________________

No, Large Business (over $19.0M average annual receipts).

No, nonprofit.

Other than small businesses are requested to respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate Small Business interest.

3) If your company were selected, how many calendar days would your company need after the contract award date before you could be completely set-up and begin providing services?

30 days

60 days

Other _____

4) A brief Capability Statement (less than 5 pages) consisting of appropriate capability documentation and references with enough information to demonstrate to the NPS that your company can provide the services. Include a brief summary of similar work performed, supporting narrative to show why each project is relevant to this sources sought notice and any other relevant information such as any teaming or joint venture partners.

5) Provide any additional feedback that you feel is relevant (e.g., problems or any other issues experience with similar contracts).