SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - NAICS 115113.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution

4001 Leopard Drive Texarkana, TX 75505-9500

March 30, 2023

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 of the status of the solicitation.

The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for NAICS 115113 - Hay mowing, raking, baling, and chopping.

Terms of Sales

Hay mowing, raking, baling, and chopping: sale for removal of approximately 169.11 acres of hay field located as described below and on the attached map, within the below described time frames, and subject to all the following conditions.

Area located:

a. Plot A - South of the main institution, East of the Training Center, Command Center, and Firing Range.

b. Plot B - East of the softball fields, and HV AC/Electric Shop.

c. Plot C - East and West side of North Pond.

d. Plot D - North of Staff Housing

e. Plot E- West of Filter Factory across the highway.

All cutting will take place within 2023, beginning with the date of award and ending October 31, 2023.

Fields must be left clean and free of debris upon removal of hay.

Equipment operation will be allowed between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Equipment operation will not be allowed behind the Firing Range, when range is in use.

Bidders wishing to inspect the fields must make an appointment with Heath McMillan at extension 135 or Kevin Walker at extension 356, prior to entering Federal Government property. Inspection of the fields will be allowed on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine the 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. All responses to the Market Survey Questionnaire may be submitted via email to tex-procurementprop-s@bop.gov.

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 115113 (Size Standard: $12,000,000.00).

Point of Contact:

Nicholas Zwermann, Contracting Officer Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons P.O. Box 9500 Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500

(903) 838-4587 ext. 334 nzwermann@bop.gov

Point of Contact:

Galo P. Morlet, Supervisory Contract Specialist Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons P.O. Box 9500 Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500

(903) 838-4587 ext. 508 gmorlet@bop.gov mailto:nzwermann@bop.gov

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution

4001 Leopard Drive Texarkana, TX 75505-9500

March 30, 2023

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

NAICS 115113 - Hay mowing, raking, baling, and chopping

Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana, TX

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 10. The service will encompass the provision of NAICS 115113 - Hay mowing, raking, baling, and chopping sale for removal of approximately 169.11 acres of hay fields located as described below and on the attached map, within the below described time frames, and subject to all the following conditions.

Located at the Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana, TX. The physical address for FCI Texarkana is 4001 Leopard Dr. Texarkana, TX 75501.

The contractor will provide Hay mowing, raking, baling, and chopping: sale for removal of approximately 169.11 acres of hay field located as described below and on the attached map, within the below described time frames, and subject to all the following conditions.

1. Area located:

a. Plot A - South of the main institution, East of the Training Center, Command Center, and Firing Range.

b. Plot B - East of the softball fields, and HVAC/Electric Shop.

c. Plot C - East and West side of North Pond.

d. Plot D - North of Staff Housing

e. Plot E- West of Filter Factory across the highway.

2. All cutting will take place within 2023, beginning with the date of award and ending October 31, 2023.

3. Fields must be left clean and free of debris upon removal of hay.

4. Equipment operation will be allowed between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Equipment operation will not be allowed behind the Firing Range, when range is in use.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract periods?

Please indicate the maximum number of months you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

____ Number of Month

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

____15 days ____30 days ____45 days ____60 days

3. Estimated cost of cutting, raking, baling, and removal of hay from premise: $__________

(Note: FCI Texarkana is not intending to profit from sale of Hay Contract. Profit from the sale of hay would belong to the Contractor.)

4. Does your firm have experience in providing services in a correctional environment?

____ Yes ____No

5. Is your firm 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 (October 2018) Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be made at http://www.sam.gov/.

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

Name: __________________________

Address: ________________________

Point of Contact: ________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________

E-mail Address: __________________________

DUNS Number: ___________________________

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number: ___________________________

Please provide any additional comments or information here:

We are extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to tex-procurementprop-s@bop.gov, no later than April 28, 2023, by 3:00 pm CST. Should you have any questions, feel free to call me at 903-838-4587 x334 or email tex-procurementprop-s@bop.gov.

Sincerely, Nicholas Zwermann, Contracting Officer Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons P.O. Box 9500 Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500

(903) 838-4587 ext. 334 nzwermann@bop.gov mailto:nzwermann@bop.gov