Sources Sought Synopsis ROK MND Cost Estimate.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

FOR

Republic of Korea Funded Construction (ROKFC) In-Kind Program, Ministry of National Defense(MND)-Defense Installation Agency (DIA) Bill of Materials (BOM) Format Estimate

Preparation

Sources Sought Synopsis Number: W912UM21S0217

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1. The purpose of this SSS is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist. The requirement is for preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM) Format Estimate using an Estimating Management System (EMS) software, developed based on USACE Design and Specifications, which is being used for ROKFC In-Kind Program construction contracts through ROK MND Contracting Office as attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The objective of this Sources Sought Notice is to collect market research information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to provide services outlined in the draft PWS.

Please review the DRAFT PWS and provide questions while considering the following:

- Are there any gaps in the PWS?

- What additional information would you request to be included with the solicitation in order to submit a proposal?

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

2.1. The USACE FED, is issuing this service sources sought announcement as part of a market research survey to determine if additional sources exist that can provide BOM format estimates from USACE FED design documents, at 90% Final Design, 95% Back-Check Design and 100% Contract Design using EMS software for ROK MND-DIA Construction Contracts under the ROKFC In-Kind Program.

2.2. Description: Preparation of Bill of Materials (BOM) Format Estimates using an Estimating Management System (EMS) software, developed based on USACE Design and Specifications

2.3 The Far East District is located in the Republic of Korea; therefore, achievement of small business goals may not be applicable and consideration to may not be given to Small Business Programs for this requirement.

2.4 The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition:

541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services – Construction Estimation Services)

3. DISCLAIMER:

3.1. This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever.

Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

3.2. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement.

The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.

3.3. The information received will be utilized by USACE FED in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification.

Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary if marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked “PROPRIETARY” and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. All proprietary information and trade secrets should be clearly identified.

3.4. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the sam.beta.gov. Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

4. INFORMATION REQUESTED AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT:

If your firm is interested and capable of performing the services contained in this sources sought notice, please provide a response to this announcement. At a minimum, a response to this notice shall contain the following information:

4.1. Statement that your firm is interested in submitting a proposal for this project, if it is formally advertised.

4.2. Company Information: your Company’s name, address, a point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and business size. Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). To register, go to https://www.sam.gov.

4.3. Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating your firm’s experience and capabilities in performing these or similar services. Your firm shall identify whether any work stated in the SOC was completed independently as a prime contractor or affiliated with another contractor (in a joint venture or as a subcontractor). If your role was as a sub- contractor, describe the services your company provided. For each project listed in your SOC as the prime contractor, please provide a title, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, total contract amount, location, and customer point of contact information. Limit your past performance information to three projects. Submission of your interest is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist FED in identifying sources with required capabilities.

Submit response and information (in PDF format) via email to unkyong.han@usace.army.mil and jenny.y.suh@usace.army.mil. Additionally, responses must be received by 1:00 p.m.

Korea Standard Time, 3 March 2021. Any response received after this date will not be utilized in the Market Survey assessment.