Sources Sought Notice.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

Title: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Annual Inspection, Testing and Limited Maintenance of all Installed Fire Alarm and

Detection Systems, Water Based Fire Protection Systems, Dry

Chemical Extinguishing Systems, Wet Chemical Extinguishing

Systems and Fire Pump at USCG Air Station Clearwater & Great Inagua in Matthew Town, Bahamas.

Reference Number: 20150PR260000091

1. Introduction and Purpose

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking to identify qualified and experienced businesses capable of performing the services described herein. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, etc.) relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement.

2. Agency and Location

• Agency: U.S. Coast Guard

• Location of Work:

Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater 15100 Rescue Way Clearwater, FL 33762

• Location of Work:

Great Inagua, Matthew Town Bahamas, adjacent to the Great Inagua Airport in Matthew Town, Bahamas

3. Project Description

The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to perform annual inspection, testing, and limited maintenance of all installed fire alarm and detection systems, water-based fire protection systems, dry chemical extinguishing systems, wet chemical extinguishing systems, and fire pumps in accordance with the full Performance Work Statement (PWS). The work is to be performed at the USCG Air Station in Clearwater, FL and USCG Coast Guard Great Inagua.

4. Information Requested from Interested Parties

Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement that demonstrates their ability to perform the services described above. The capabilities statement should include, at a minimum, the following information:

• Company Information:

o Company Name and Address o Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address) o Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

• Business Size and Socio-Economic Status:

o Please identify your business size and any applicable socio-economic categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business).

• Capability and Experience:

o A brief description of your company's capabilities to perform the work as described in the Project Description.

o A summary of your company's experience with similar projects in the last three (3) to five (5) years. Please include project titles, locations, contract numbers (if applicable), and a brief description of the work performed.

5. Anticipated FAR Clauses

Any future solicitation resulting from this market research will likely be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) or FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). The following FAR clauses and provisions are anticipated to apply to this requirement:

• FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management

• FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

• FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

• FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA applies to maintenance/inspection services)

• FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

• FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Highly recommended for physical inspection services)

• FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation

6. Submission Instructions

Please submit your capabilities statement via email to [Insert Contracting Officer/Specialist Email Address] no later than [Insert Date and Time, e.g., 4:00 PM EST on October 26, 2024].

Disclaimer: This Sources Sought notice is for planning and market research purposes only.

The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice. The information provided may be used by the USCG in developing a future acquisition strategy.