Sources Sought_Ft Randall Coupon Testing W9128F23SC003 2 NOV 22.pdf

Purpose: By way of this Market Survey/Sources Sought Notice, the USACE-Omaha District intends to determine the extent of capable business firms that are engaged in providing the services described hereunder. The responses to this notice will be used for market research and acquisition planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Therefore, this notice does not constitute a Pre-Solicitation Notice of solicitation issuance, Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation or Bid; it does not guarantee the future issue of an RFQ/RFP/IFB; nor does it commit the government to contract for any supply or service. Response to this Sources Sought Notice is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm or corporation's ability to submit an offer if and when a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement.

Further, this Agency will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that this Agency will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice; all costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.

Intent: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District (NWO), of the Northwestern Division intends to pursue the award of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to perform Casting Coupon Testing for the Turbine Runner and Wicket Gate Replacement at the Fort Randall Power Plant in Pickstown, South Dakota. The solicitation is proposed to be advertised under NAICS Code 541380, Testing Laboratories.

This sources sought constitutes a market research tool for the collection and analyses of information to determine the capabilities and capacity of interested contractors that are capable of providing services listed under NAICS code 541380 specifically for this type of project. This sources sought notice is also to determine contractors’ capabilities in providing services within Omaha District combined area of responsibility (AOR). All interested, capable, qualified and responsive contractors are encouraged to reply to this market survey request.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14(e)(1), Limitations on Subcontracting (Services), by submission of an offer, it agrees it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors

Sources Sought Response Form Casting Coupon Testing, Fort Randall Power Plant, Pickstown, South Dakota by the Omaha District

W9128F23SC003

that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this sources sought notice.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Work anticipated under this requirement consists of testing up to 312 casting coupons for the Fort Randall Major Unit Rehabilitation Project. The coupon material is ASTM A743 Grade CA6NM corrosion resistant stainless steel. An exception to the ASTM requirements is that carbon content shall not exceed 0.030%. The coupon is a rectangular as-cast block approximately 1-inch x 2-inch x 8-inch. On receipt of the coupon from the Government, the laboratory will process the blocks to produce the samples or specimens required for each test (chemical, hardness, tensile, impact). The coupons shall be processed such that as much of the original coupon as possible is preserved. The remnant that is not required for testing shall be packaged for storage with the tested specimens.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for Chemical Analysis:

Perform a chemical analysis according to the requirements of ASTM A751. Report chemical composition (percent) for the following elements: carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, nickel, copper, molybdenum, vanadium and tungsten. The carbon composition (percent) shall be verified using combustion method according to the requirements of ASTM E1019-11, Sections 10-20.The report shall include a comparison to the composition for each element as required by ASTM A743 Grade CA6NM, with the exception of carbon which is limited to 0.030%.

Requirements for Hardness Test:

Perform a hardness test according to the requirements of ASTM A370. Three readings shall be taken. Maximum permissible hardness shall be 285 BHN.

Requirements for Tension Test:

Perform a tension test according to the requirements of ASTM A370. The test specimen shall be machined to the form and dimensions of the standard round 2 inch gage length specimen as shown in Figures 4 and 5 of ASTM A370. Report the following: yield strength (MPa, psi is optional), tensile strength (MPa, psi is optional), elongation in 2 inches (percent), reduction of area (percent). The report shall include a comparison to the mechanical properties as required by ASTM A743 Grade CA6NM.

Requirements for Impact Test:

Perform a Charpy V-notch impact test on three specimens per coupon at 0°C in accordance with ASTM A370. The test specimen shall be machined in the form and dimensions of the standard full-size specimen as shown in Figure 11 of ASTM A370. For each specimen, report absorbed energy in joules (J) and the average for the three specimens, also in joules (J). The report shall include a comparison to the following material requirements: absorbed energy greater than 54 J minimum for an individual specimen and greater than 61 J average at 0°C.

Metallographic Analysis:

Perform a metallographic analysis of the coupon. Provide a photo and short description of the microstructure present (i.e., tempered martensite, ferrite pools, etc.).

All work must be performed within USACE guidance and in accordance with local, State and Federal requirements.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.1102 contractors are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a contract or agreement that is not specifically exempt. (See SAM website at www.sam.gov).

SUBMISSIONS:

Capabilities package/submission form must be received no later than 2:00pm Central Standard Time on 18 November 2022. Any information submitted is voluntary.

1. Interested firms having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed all aspects of NAICS Code 541380 and that can support the above project scope should submit a capabilities package.

This sources sought notice is for market research and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to pay for information submitted in response to this request. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the market analysis and debriefings will not be available. It is the reader's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.gov for any resultant or future solicitation package(s) that may be issued.

All interested, capable, qualified (under NAICS code 541380) and responsive contractors are encouraged to reply to this sources sought notice. Please e-mail responses to robert.j.turner@usace.army.mil. Small business questions can be sent to cenwo-sb@usace.army.mil

Responses must include in the subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice W9128F23SC003. Responses to this sources sought is voluntary. However, if you choose to participate the only acceptable form of submission is via email.

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF

SOLICITATION ISSUANCE.

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Submission Form

Company Name

Street Address City

State Zip Code

Web Site URL

Point of Contact Phone #

E-mail

Cage Code DUNS #

Has your company performed work for the Federal Government under a different name or DUNS #, or as a member of a Joint Venture (JV)? If yes, you may provide an explanation below (optional).

Is your company currently registered in System of Award Management?

Provide your company's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s):

State whether your firm is classified by the Small Business Administration as any of the following:

Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Section 8(a) Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) HUB Zone Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions None of the above

1. Does your company have the capability and experience to perform all Coupon Testing described in this scope of work?

Yes

No

2. Is your firm capable to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity?

Yes No

3. Has your firm performed at least two (2) contracts of a similar scope, size and complexity within the past 8 years?

Yes No

4. What is the estimated time to complete the scope as described above for one coupon?

5. In addition to the above, the Government requests comments from interested parties to the following questions:

a. Would your firm be interested in submitting a proposal considering the anticipated scope of services? Yes No

b. Would your firm be interested and capable of performing services for projects located within Omaha District AOR? Yes No

c. What is the minimum and maximum dollar value project which your firm would routinely consider submitting a proposal for? < $100,000 > $100,000 - $250,000 >$250,000 - $500,000 >$500,000

d. How many task orders/projects does your firm routinely perform and manage concurrently? 0 – 3 3 - 6 >6

6. Provide comments, or identify any concerns, your company has regarding the planned solicitation below. Note: The Government will not be responding to questions about the proposed solicitation at this time. Your responses and comments will be used by Government personnel to assess the viability and scope of the proposed solicitation and will be kept in strictest confidence.