Sources_Sought_2.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT

TITLE: Water System Improvements to Meet Fire Protection Requirements for Fossil Butte National Monument

NOTICE ID: 140P1426R0036

POSTED DATE: August 31, 2026

RESPONSE DATE: September 10, 2026

SET ASIDE: TBD - Market Research Only

1. DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers.

2. AGENCY INFORMATION

Department of the Interior Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central

Point of Contact:

Stacy Vallie Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Department of Interior is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified contractors capable of performing construction services required to correct deficiencies identified in the Fossil Butte National Monument Visitor Center during the fire prevention condition assessment that was completed in July 2011. It includes replacement of and expansion of existing fire suppression systems as well as some minor architectural items. This includes: (1) Construction of a new 6-inch PVC fire water line to the Visitor Center, new 45,000-gallon underground fiberglass water storage tank, connections to existing water supply lines, installation of a new fire pump, construction of a fire pump house and provision of services to the pump house; and (2) Installation of a new propane-fueled emergency generator in a cold-weather enclosure, piping from a new propane tank, electrical connections to Visitor Center and new pump house, site enclosure wall and grading at generator location. Complete construction of these items will correct the current deficiencies.

4. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

The Government is seeking capability statements from:

• Small Business

• Small Disadvantaged Business

• 8(a)

• HUBZone

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)

5. REQUESTED INFORMATION

Interested firms should submit a capability statement that includes:

i. Business Information (complete and return with the requested information below):

Name of Firm:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

UEI Number:

Business Sized Under NAICS 236220:

ii. Size Status/SBA certification: Mark all that apply and return with the requested information. (See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs):

iii. Relevant Experience:

a. Description of similar construction projects performed within the past 5 years

b. Project name, location, and dollar value

c. Description of work performed

d. Customer name and contact information

iv. Bonding Capacity:

a. Single project bonding capacity

b. Aggregate bonding capacity

v. Technical Capability:

a. Experience with installation of underground utilities or fire protection water systems

b. Experience working on federal projects or within active facilities

vi. Interest in Future Solicitation:

a. Statement of interest in competing for this requirement if a solicitation is issued.

6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Responses shall be no longer than five (5) pages and submitted electronically in PDF format.

Submit responses to Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov

Subject line shall read, “Sources Sought Response – Fossil Butte Fire Suppression System, 140P1426R0036”.

Responses are due no later than September 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time.

The solicitation is anticipated to be posted to SAM.gov under solicitation #140P1426R0036 in mid- to late-October 2026.

7. QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email to the point of contact listed above.

8. NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ).