Sources Sought- AHU.docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation.

The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for the supplies and equipment required to replace/upgrade the building automation system on one air handler in Housing Unit A, into the Trane Tracer control system at FPC Alderson, WV. The requirement consists of removing existing AHU controls and upgrade controls with new actuators, temperature sensors, duct sensors, end devices, and (1) new Tracer UC600 controller, that are brand name or equal to Tracer UC600.

The Government contemplates awarding of firm fixed priced purchase order resulting from the future solicitation.

Further details concerning the required supplies and equipment can be found in the attached draft Specifications.

A Government solicitation document is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333415 (Size Standard: 500 employees).

Please answer the following questions on company letterhead:

1. Can your company provide the supplies and equipment in compliance with the requirements listed in the draft Specifications?

2. Do you have any issues/questions/concerns with the requirements listed in the draft Specifcations?

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

4. Is your company registered, and active, in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)?

5. Please furnish the following information in reference to your company:

Company Name:

DUNS number:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to lkarnes@bop.gov.