Sources Sought Norfolk.docx

Norfolk Regional Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Classification Code: S222 NAICS Code: 562211

A sources sought is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify qualified 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses as well as other than small businesses (large businesses) for the requirement described below. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition is in the Government's best interest. A response to this sources sought synopsis will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. A response to this sources sought synopsis will not result in your firm's name being added to a plan holder's list to receive a copy of a solicitation.

The scope of work will consist largely of the removal, transportation, and disposal of RCRA hazardous wastes, non-RCRA wastes, State-Regulated wastes, Non-State Regulated wastes, Universal Wastes, Compressed Gases, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) located on or around military installations or within a 50-mile radius of any pickup point listed on this contract in the states of Virginia and North Carolina.

The Class Deviation 2021-O0008 Limitations on Subcontracting, Issued on November 06, 2020. Effective September 10, 2021, by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) will be in use and is current.

A statement identifying your firm’s ability to perform in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (CLASS DEVIATION 2021-O0008), as well as an explanation of how you would be able to comply with this requirement if you are a small business of any type considering the disposal requirements within the draft price schedule that is anticipated to be included in the contract. Large business respondents do not need to address this.

The Government intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Priced, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Services Contract. The NAICS Code is 562211. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be one 30-month base period followed by one 30-month option period for a total contract life of 5 years. There is no solicitation available currently.

IF YOUR FIRM IS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE REQUESTED SERVICES, WITHOUT THE LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, THE CAPABILITIES PACKAGE DETAILED BELOW IS NOT REQUIRED. In accordance with FAR 6.101(a), with certain limited exceptions, contracting officers shall promote and provide for full and open competition in soliciting offers and awarding Government contracts. If your firm would like to respond to this Sources Sought but has an inability to meet the limitations on subcontracting, please email the POC, without a capabilities package, simply with a Notification of Interest.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms matching the categories referenced above must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following:

(1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number and/or Cage Code, and a statement identifying if you are a large business or a small business, small business category for small businesses and current status of the small business classification.

(2) Relevant Experience within the last five years, including any contract number, and Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC; if you were a subcontractor identify the work you actually performed as the sub-contractor. Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.

(3) A listing of TSDFs your firm would use during the performance of this contract, identifying each TSDF as similarly situated or not as your firm.

The submittal package must be received at the office no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 21 January 2022. Electronic submissions of the Statement of Capabilities Packages can be sent electronically to Stephen Ngotho at Stephen.ngotho@dla.mil. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition is in the Government's best interest. If an unrestricted solicitation is issued, then the Class Deviation 2021-O0008 Limitations on Subcontracting would not apply. All responsible firms, including small businesses, are eligible to submit a proposal in response to an unrestricted solicitation.

A response to this sources sought will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this "sources sought" notice or any follow-up information requests. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.