SOURCES SOUGHT Flagpole Painting.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT: FA446024Q0221 Prep and Repaint Hertiage Park Flagpole and Base Notice Type: Sources Sought

1. Notice: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only

1.1 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS is 238320, “Painting and Wall Covering Contractors” with a small business size standard of $19.0M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women owned small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

1.2 Below is a document containing a description of the preparation and repaint of the Heritage Park Flagpole and concrete base requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

1.3 If the Government decides to conduct procurement as a result of this market research, a separate pre-solicitation synopsis of that procurement will be posted to www.sam.gov. Interested companies are requested to submit a summary outline of their qualifications to conduct the preparation and repaint of the Heritage Park Flagpole and concrete base at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. References to vendor web pages will not be accepted.

1.4 Please note that we cannot return your submissions to you.

1.5 Small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

2. This request for Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or material. No contract award will be made as a result of this sources sought synopsis. This information is provided to the government at no cost.

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

1.1. Little Rock AFB (LRAFB) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to conduct the preparation and repaint of the Heritage Park Flagpole and concrete base at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. The contractor shall perform full prep of the metal flag pole and the concrete base surrounding the pole. Prep includes sanding or sand blasting the pole to eliminate any rough areas or chipped areas. Concrete base area is 43 feet 6 inches in diameter, prep includes sealing or repairing any cracks in the concrete. Primer any exposed bare metal or concrete or chipped area so paint will adhere. Paint flagpole a gloss white and the truck at the top a golden color. Protect any exposed cables or pulleys from being over sprayed. Concrete base paint is red on the center 8 feet in diameter, white star on the next section our and blue field on the outside of the circle. Follow the existing layout pattern. Paint and primer used must the type to adhere to the material being painted (metal or concrete). SDS’s will be provided on all materials used in the process prior to start of the work. Clean up of the work area and disposal of all waste is the responsibility of the contractor. Equipment rental such as lifts, or painting equipment and all material used in the project are the responsibility of the contractor to provide. Contractor shall furnish and replace the protective halyard stoppers to protect the paint on the pole from chipping during high winds.

Area Clean-up. The contractor shall insure that any material or spills are cleaned-up around the area associated with the work that was accomplished.

Base Access. Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Installation Security Forces Pass and ID at the Vehicle Inspection Center.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution Company/Institute Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Phone Number:

E-mail Address:

Web Page URL:

Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

238320 Size Standard $19.0 million Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No) A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership):

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than 4:00 pm CST on 12 May 2024. Please email arrunh.boeger.1@us.af.mil Please refer any questions relative to this market research to 2d Lt Arrunh Boeger, (501) 987-3844.