Market_Research_Questionnaire.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution

Herlong, California 96113

October 31, 2016

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Insulate Switchgear

FCI Herlong, California

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The service will encompass the provision of Insulating the Busing on fourteen (14) Medium Voltage Switchgear. These supplies/services will be provided for the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, located at the Federal Correctional Institution located in Herlong, California. The contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, vehicles, and materials for proper installation. The insulation shall be a PVC or similar approved material. The Cutler Hammer MVS 15.0 Kv metal enclosed Medium Voltage Switchgear will be de-energized and lock-out by the contractor. Bus Work in all MVS cabinets will be insulated by the contractor. Note: Data collected from this survey is for informational purposes only.

Please answer the following questions:

1. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for a solicitation is 335313 (Switchgear and

Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), which sets the small business size standard at 1,250 employees (1,250 employees and below is considered small, above 1,250 employees is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size, small or large? ______Small _______Other than Small

Do you feel this is the appropriate NAICS code for this solicitation? _____Yes _______No, should be________________

2. Would your firm provide the service as a prime contractor or would you require a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor

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

W2 1099 _______N/A

4. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

“8(a)” Program Women-Owned Small Business concern Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business concern HUBZone Small Business concern Veteran-Owned Small Business concern Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern

5. 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 for these types of service in California?

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

6. Are there any additional regulatory requirements for providing this type of service/supply? _____Yes ____No

If yes please list: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

8. Is your company registered in System for Award Management (SAM)? Yes No

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 (May 2015) for Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be made at http://www.sam.gov/.

9. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing services to the institution? Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must complete a NCIC form and be cleared to enter the institution.

Number of calendar days required?______________________

10. 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):

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

Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

DUNS & Bradstreet Number: _______________________________________________________________

Please provide any additional comments or information here:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please fax your response to (530) 827- 8036 (Attention: Jeanine Hamilton) or email to HER/Quotes@bop.gov no later than November 15, 2016. Please call me at (530) 827-8130, should you have any questions.

Sincerely, //s// Jeanine Hamilton, Supervisory Contract Specialist Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Herlong 741-925 Herlong Access Rd A25 P.O. Box 900 Herlong, CA 96113

NOTE: All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, may 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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