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Sources Sought BGNDRF Glass Fused to Steel Storage Tanks Maintenance and Repairs Proposed Solicitation No. 140R4021Q0010

NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION FOR THIS WORK EXISTS AT THIS TIME

The Bureau of Reclamation Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) needs maintenance and repair work based on inspection reports in 2016 and 2018 on three (3) large, bolted, glass fused to steel, water CST Industries manufactured storage tanks that were constructed in 2004. The primary work needed is to reseal the interior of the 3 large storage tanks, replace liquid level decals, replace zinc anodes, and perform minor repairs to minor damage on the exterior of the tanks. The following paragraphs define the requirements for the equipment to be supplied under this procurement.

Description of Products and Services:

A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is included with this Sources Sought Synopsis which states the Security Guard Tasks and specific Qualifications that are needed at BGNDRF.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

· Mobilization. The BGNDRF client load and project activity can vary significantly throughout the year. Generally, client loads, and project activity can taper off from November through January each year. Due to the need to minimize impacts to BGNDRF clients and projects, it is unclear if the Contractor will need to mobilize one time to accomplish the work in this Statement of Work or if the Contractor will need to mobilize multiple times. Specifically, the Contractor may mobilize a minimum of 1 time or a maximum of 3 times. BGNDRF will make every effort to work with its clients to minimize the number of mobilizations.

· Replace Liquid Level Decals. Remove old liquid level decals at each of the 3 storage tanks and prepare each surface for the new decals. Adhere new decals to the metal substrate, ensuring that they are positioned properly for indicating depth of water in each storage tank. The decals shall be positioned with clean vertical lines with no loose edges or bubbles under the decal. All work including surface preparation and application of the decals must be performed according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

· Repair Damaged Knuckle Roofs and Other Exterior Tank Panel Damage. The 2018 Inspection Report has photos of damages to the knuckle roof on each of the 3 storage tanks. Each of these areas and all other damages on the knuckle roof panels and side exterior panels must be repaired. Damaged surfaces will be prepared for application of Manus Sealer No. 98 or equivalent. Factory recommendations for the preparation of surfaces and application of the sealer must be followed.

· Cleaning of the Interior of Each Storage Tank. The Government will drain each of 3 storage tanks prior to the Contractor commencing work on the interior. The Government will remove and dispose all sediment from each storage tank. The Contractor will pressure wash the biofilm from the interior walls of each storage tank.

· Total Reseal of Interior Sidewall Tank Seams. A total reseal will be required for the three (3) storage tank’s interior, sidewall seams after the tank interiors have been power washed by the Contractor.

· Maintenance/Repair of Corrosion Protection System.

· Repaint Exterior Pipe. The 2016 inspection of the storage tanks noted the fill pipes attached to the exterior of Storage Tanks 1 and 2 needed to be repainted because some of the existing painting had come off the pipes.

· Returning the Storage Tank to Service.

· Cleanup of the Work Site Around the 3 Storage Tanks. The Contractor will be responsible for removing all debris from the worksite and restoring the worksite to pre-worksite level of cleanliness. Debris must be disposed by the Contractor at an appropriate off-site location.

Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities statement which demonstrates the firm's experience and capability to perform the principal components of the services listed above.

Packages should include the following information:

All responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kruizjimenez@usbr.gov by January 19, 2021.

All businesses are encouraged to limit responses to no more than 10 pages in length. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors for solicitation planning purposes only. This is NOT a request for proposals and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this sources sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

All vendors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. All contractors must also be registered to perform as a small business under the specified NAICS code and it must reflect accordingly on their SAM profile.

When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a Pre-Solicitation Notice will be posted on on the Beta.SAM.gov Federal Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov.

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be emailed to Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kruizjimenez@usbr.gov by 5:00 PM (MST) on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Again, Offerors shall not provide a proposal in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Sources Sought Notice, please email the Contract Specialist, Kristen Ruiz Jimenez at kruizjimenez@usbr.gov.

Place of Performance: Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility, 500 Lavelle Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310