Sources Sought Notice_Asbestos Abatement.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing asbestos abatement services at BEP facilities. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to identify capable sources, assess the availability of qualified small businesses, and obtain information to assist the Government in determining the most appropriate acquisition strategy.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This notice is issued solely for market research purposes to identify sources that can provide support for the BEP. Responses to these RFIs are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their RFI response. Respondents will not receive additional information in response to their submittal to the RFI and will not be notified of the resulting market research.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMERS:

Respondents shall identify any proprietary information in its RFI response. Information submitted in response to this RFI will be used at the discretion of the Government. Further, the information submitted will remain confidential insofar as permitted by law, including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. BEP reserves the right to utilize any non-proprietary technical information in the anticipated performance work statement (PWS) or solicitation.

Although it is not necessary to address in their response, respondents shall be aware of any potential, actual, or perceived organizational conflicts of interest. Any real or potential conflicts must be sufficiently mitigated prior to a contract award. For further guidance, refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 9.5.

NAICS CODE: 562910 Remediation Services PRODUCT SERVICE CODE (PSC): F108 Environmental Systems Protection- Environmental Remediation

ANTICIPATED ORDERING PERIOD: Three (3) years.

ATTACHMENT: (See Draft PWS Attached)

RFI RESPONSE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested contractors shall submit their RFI responses electronically to Ashley Johns, Contracting Officer, at (ashley.johns@bep.gov) no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), September 25, 2026. “RFI Response for Asbestos Abatement Services” shall be in the subject line of your e-mail. All responses shall be unclassified, with proprietary information clearly marked. Responses shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length including images, data displays, charts, graphs, and tables. Page limitation does not include: 1 cover page. Do not include promotional materials.

RFI Responses shall include the following information in the order below:

A. Cover Page with the following information:

1. Company Name

2. Company Address

3. UEI Number

4. Company Point of Contact - Name, Title, Phone, and Email address

5. Primary NAICS code

6. Statement of current business size status (i.e., HUBZone small business concern, service-disabled veteran-owned small business firm, 8(a) contractor, woman-owned small business, small business, or large business concern). Also, business size in relation to the NAICS code size standards assigned to this acquisition.

B. Contractor Capability Statement (No more than 5 pages in length)

Provide a brief capability statement describing your firm's experience performing similar asbestos abatement and environmental remediation projects, including:

· Federal or commercial asbestos abatement projects;

· Experience performing work in occupied or secure facilities;

· Relevant projects completed within the past five years; and

· Experience managing multiple task orders or similar indefinite-delivery work, if applicable.

C. Sources Sought Questions

Please respond to the following:

1. Is your company interested in competing for this requirement?

2. Does your company possess the personnel, equipment, management capability, and relevant experience necessary to perform the services described in the attached draft PWS?

3. Please identify any existing Government contract vehicle under which your company believes this requirement could be ordered (e.g., OASIS+, SEWP, etc.). Please identify the specific contract and applicable domain or scope, if applicable.

4. Does your company anticipate utilizing subcontractors or teaming partners? If so, briefly describe your anticipated approach and whether you anticipate complying with the applicable limitations on subcontracting.

5. Is the draft PWS sufficiently clear to permit preparation of a competitive quotation? If not, please identify any areas requiring clarification.

6. Please identify any significant risks, concerns, or recommendations regarding the draft PWS.

7. Based on your firm's qualifications and interest, do you believe this requirement is suitable for a socioeconomic small business set-aside? If so, please identify the socioeconomic program(s) under which your firm is eligible to compete.

8. Please provide any additional comments or recommendations that the Government should consider when developing its acquisition strategy.