Market_Research_HVAC_1.docx

U. S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Prison Camp Pensacola

Procurement Office 110 Raby Avenue Pensacola, FL. 32509

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

HVAC Instruction FPC Pensacola, Florida 110 Raby Avenue, Pensacola, FL

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. It is anticipated a single solicitation will be issued for the provision of occupational training provider services in HVAC instruction to incarcerated offenders held in the custody of the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Camp Pensacola. The Government contemplates awarding an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Other Technical and Trade Schools is 611210, which sets the small business size standard at $14.0 million (below $14.0 million in gross revenue is considered small, above $14.0 million in gross revenue is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size? _______Small ______Large ______Other (such as non-profit)

2. Can your firm provide these services as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

4. Which kind of form does your business use to report earned income on the individual or individuals performing the services?

W2 1099

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with employees:

Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will accomplish with independent contractors (non-employees):

Veteran-owned small business concern

6. Does your firm have experience in placing/managing contract staff within correctional environments?

Yes No

7. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)? Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year

8. The Federal Acquisition Regulations requires the following insurance’s Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s liability not less than $100,000 and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in Florida?

Yes No, If no what are the standard rates per insurance?

9. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation?

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

10. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials? ______Yes _______No

11. Is your company registered in System for Management (SAM)? _______Yes _______No

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 (JUL 2013) for Commercial Items, paragraph (t) System of Award Management (SAM). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government shall be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be made at http://www.acquisition.gov.

12. Is the service of a HVAC Instructor “customarily available” in the marketplace?

Yes No

13. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days after the award could you begin providing services? Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

calendar days after the award

14. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

Point of Contact: _________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________________________

E-mail Address: __________________________________________

15. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): _____________________________________ Expiration date(s):____________________________________

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to rfant@bop.gov or fax your response to (850)458-7290 (Attention: Rodney Fant) no later than Monday, May 12, 2014. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to phone me at (850) 458-7214.

Sincerely, /s/ Rodney W. Fant, Procurement and Property Specialist Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp Pensacola 110 Raby Avenue Pensacola, FL 32509

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

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