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This document is a Sources Sought notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Army Materiel Command. The purpose is to identify potential sources, including small businesses, that can provide six (6) hunting blind-type, non-permanent, elevated shelters with specific requirements for the EOVAF laser range at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

The key requirements include: 10-foot elevation, 6x8-foot interior size or larger, hard-sided construction, staircase access, weather-sealed enclosure, openable windows, and a padlock-lockable door. Responses should indicate the extent to which the specifications can be met, the type and size of the business, any small business designations, and past relevant experience. Responses are due within five (5) days of the posting date. The estimated delivery timeframe is 31 October 2024. This is a market research effort and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a forthcoming contract.

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Sources Sought:

(1) Action Code :

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 22 April 2024

(3) Classification Code : 54

(4) NAICS Code: 321992

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 Employees

(6) Contracting Office Address:

2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for 6 (six) hunting blind-type, non-permanent (not requiring a concrete foundation), elevated shelters, with staircase access and weather-sealed enclosure, and additional specifications.

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX24Q0130

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after date of posting.

(10) Contact Point: Contract Specialist, David Erb, Contract Specialist, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9596 (11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Description of desired items: The Government requires covered shelter platforms to replace the current scaffold-type platforms at the EOVAF laser range. The scope of this project is to gain elevation for laser testing purposes without the need to construct permanent structures at six (6) different locations on the range. The EOVAF team requires six (6) hunting blind-type, non-permanent (not requiring a concrete foundation), elevated shelters, with staircase access and weather-sealed enclosure.

The Government’s minimum requirements are below:

Platform Height: 10 feet elevation, above ground.

Size of container: 6x8 feet in interior area (or larger).

Container material: Hard sided (plastic, wood, metal, etc.).

Platform Access: Staircase (ladder access is not acceptable).

Tie-down: Way of anchoring to the ground.

Protection from elements: Weather sealed.

Windows: Yes, must open.

Door: Yes, padlock lockable.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 321992. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 12pm eastern standard time five (5) days after date of posting. Submissions should be emailed to David Erb at david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to David Erb, Contract Specialist, david.j.erb4.civ@army.mil or 520-672-9596. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: EOVAF Laser Range, Bldg. 25900 Range Road 252, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 31 October 2024

Last updated 2/13/2017

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