Sources Sought Chapel Support.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

18th CONTRACTING SQUADRON

Issue Date: April 5, 2024 Response Due Date: April 19, 2024 NAICS Code: 813110 – Religious Organizations Subject: Sources Sought – Chapel Support Renewal IDIQ Contract on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description:

The 18th Contracting Squadron (18 CONS) at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, seeks feedback from companies/entities capable of providing Chapel Support Services for Kadena Air Base, located in Okinawa, Japan.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND IS BEING USED FOR THE

PURPOSE OF MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions and FAR 10.001(a)(2)(ii) which requires conducting market research before soliciting offers for acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government is seeking industry’s input to determine the availability of qualified sources with the technical capability to fulfill the requirement. No contract awards will be made from this notice and no solicitation is available on SAM.gov or any other bulletin board, posting room, or clearinghouse at this time. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however, participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party’s expense. The Government will not reimburse costs and will not be liable for any costs associated with responses to this Sources Sought. Respondents will not be notified of the responses to this notice. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

All Sources Sought responses will be used in whole or in part for determining the most effective acquisition strategy for future requirements. Requested information will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

Background:

The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses.

This Request For Information (RFI) is being sent out to identify potential sources to meet the requirements for the acquisition of Chapel Support Services for Kadena Air Base, located in Okinawa, Japan. Anticipated contract performance is one (1) base year (12 months), with four (4) one-year ordering periods. The contract will be structured as an IDIQ in which task orders will be placed against the IDIQ.

Description of Services:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Chapel Support as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PSW) on Kadena Air Base, in Okinawa. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and the PWS.

Place of Performance:

Various military facilities at and near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The anticipated requirement is for 12-months base year plus four (4) one-year ordering periods starting on 30 September 2024.

Potential sources who are interested should respond via email by 19 April 2024, 4:00 p.m. (Japan Time) and submit the information as follows:

1. Business name and address

2. Point of contact with name, title, phone/fax, and email

3. CAGE code and DUNS number (if available)

4. Information for recent/relevant projects similar in nature and contract number (if any)

5. Market Survey Questionnaire

Response Guidelines:

All responses to this Sources Sought must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Points of Contact (POCs), below with the subject line “Response to Sources Sought” no later than April 19, 2024. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered.

Requested Information:

The following is requested from interested companies;

1. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide Chapel Support Services or if there are any reasons that prevent your company from providing a quote/proposal should a formal solicitation be issued.

2. Are there any barriers to you competing for U.S. Government contracts in Okinawa, Japan?

3. How long have you provided Chapel Support Services in Okinawa, Japan?

4. Please provide brochures/descriptive literature including a capability statement commonly provided to the general public; if available, please provide your CAGE/DUNS information.

5. Based upon the attached DRAFT PWS, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or unachievable?

6. Based upon the attached DRAFT PWS, are there any commercial practices including accreditations, insurances, certifications, or licenses that are required for performance for Chapel Support Services?

7. Can your company provide employees who meet the credentialing standards outlined in the PWS?

Please submit a written response via scan/email-attachment on company letter head to the POCs listed below.

POC:

Primary POC: Rosita Crawford, Phone: 315-634-2127 Email: rosita.crawford@us.af.mil.

Secondary POC: Kevin Bowers, Phone: 315-634-4694 Email: kevin.bowers.3@us.af.mil.

Secondary POC: Anthony Torres, Phone: 315-634-7739 Email: anthony.torres.37@us.af.mil.

Contracting Office Address:

18th Contracting Squadron/PKC Unit 5199/Bldg 95 Kadena AB, Japan mailto:rosita.crawford@us.af.mil mailto:kevin.bowers.3@us.af.mil mailto:anthony.torres.37@us.af.mil

SOURCES SOUGHT