UMCS VI - SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE_QUESTIONNARE_13FEB2025.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Utility Monitoring & Control Systems VI

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice that is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is open for responses from both small and other than small businesses, and responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart

19.5. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested companies and responses will not be returned.

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) in Huntsville, Alabama is conducting market research to identify qualified firms capable of procuring and installing Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) in anticipation of awarding the sixth generation of Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for the program. Services locations include the Department of Defense (DoD) installations or other Government facilities throughout the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Outlying areas, as well as outside the Contiguous United States to include: Afghanistan, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, and United Kingdom where controls systems are installed. The total anticipated program capacity, to be shared among all awarded contracts, is estimated at $2.5 billion.

As part of the market research, the Government seeks to determine whether small businesses possess the capability to execute the requirements for this acquisition. Interested small business firms are requested to identify all applicable small business designations to include: Small Business, 8(a), certified HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman Owned, Minority-Owned, Native American-Owned, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.

Interested small business firms that meet the capability requirements outlined in this notice is encouraged to respond by addressing the questions below. If a firm has no relevant experience or capabilities for a particular question, the firm should indicate so. Based on the responses received, consideration will be given to setting aside part or all of the acquisition for small business participation.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Contractors must have the capability to provide all personnel, equipment tools, materials supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide the Procurement and Installation (P&I) of and/or the Maintenance and Service (M&S) of Industrial Control Systems including but not limited to: UMCS, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to include chiller/boiler systems installation and/or integration, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Fire Alarm Systems (FAS), life safety systems, other automated control systems including chemical / biological / radiological contaminant detection / filtration / response, utilities (electric/ gas/ water/ steam) metering, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and security and/or force protection measures such as, but not limited to, barriers, fencing, gates, window treatments, hardening, and lighting.

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format:

The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12, no to exceed 25 pages. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire listed below and your ability to perform the services stated in the Performance Work Statement (Attached to this Sources Sought Notice).

Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses via email to: CEHNC-UMCSVI@usace.army.mil, jasmine.M.McCullough@usace.army.mil and lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil Submissions shall be received no later than 1200 Noon Central Time on 13 March 2025.

NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to CEHNC-UMCSVI@usace.army.mil, jasmine.m.mccullough@usace.army.mil and lashonda.c.smith@usace.army.mil. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled.

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4. CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNARE

SECTION I: GENERAL

1. Business Name: (Insert Business Name)

2. Business Address: (Insert Business Address)

3. Cage Code:

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: (Submit all that apply)

NOTE: The previous generation NAICS Code was “541512, Computer Systems Design Services”.

However, if you firm believes this code is not the most appropriate or if there is a better-suited NAICS Code for this acquisition, please provide your recommended NAICS code along with a justification for its applicability.

5. Responsible Point of Contact: (Insert name, address, phone number, and email address)

6. Type of Business Size (Check all that apply):

8(a) Small Business Veteran-Owned Small Business

Service-disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Minority-Owned Small Business

Certified HUBZONE Small Business Native American-Owned Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business Small Business

Woman-Owned Small Business Other Than Small Business

SECTION II: CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT

Our firm will be proposing on this project as a:

Sole Contractor performing 100% of the work with no work being performed by a subcontractor.

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with subcontractor(s).

Prime Contractor performing at least 50% of the work with the following team member subcontractor(s):

(Insert business name, business size, cage code, and work which will be subcontracted); or

Joint Venture with (insert business name, business size, and cage code), (See FAR subpart 9.6 Government policy on teaming arrangements, as well as 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513, HUBZone Program regulations described in 13 CFR 126.616, and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Program regulations described in FAR 19.1403(c) and 13 CFR 128.402.

SECTION III: CAPABILITY EXPERIENCE

1. Has your company previously performed, or is currently performing, work involving UMCS and similar services? This includes HVAC systems, such as chiller/boiler systems installation and/or integration; BAS; SCADA Systems, and other Automated Control Systems. Additionally, experience with FAS systems, chemical / biological / radiological contaminant detection / filtration / response, utilities (electric/gas/water/steam) metering; ESS; and security and/or force protection measures such as, but not limited to, barriers, fencing, gates, window treatments, hardening, and lighting worldwide.

Associated services will typically include, but not limited to, either P&I or M&S contracts; and relevant experience can be from Government or Private Industry contracts, but must have been performed within the last 3-5 years. If applicable, please provide the information below for each project, including a combination of P&I and M&S projects if available.

a. Contract Agency with Reference Point of Contract:

b. Contract Number:

c. Task Order Number (if applicable):

d. Role: Prime or Subcontractor (If your performance was through subcontract or joint relationship, indicate the percentage for work for each partner for each element of service provided.):

e. Award Amount:

f. Contract Price Structure (Fixed Priced, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials, Hybrid (explain)):

g. Project Name:

h. Location of Project:

i. Description/Scope of Project:

2. Does your company have the personnel with the capabilities and qualifications to provide and install UMCS related projects as indicated above? If so, please provide the number of qualified key personnel, their disciplines and certifications, minimum and maximum years of experience and the average years of experience.

3. If awarded a contract, our company has the resources and is capable of performing/delivering simultaneously under an indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (please select one):

☐ 1 order ☐ 2-5 orders ☐ 6-10 orders ☐ 11-15 orders ☐ 16-20 orders ☐ 21-30 orders ☐ 30+ orders

Please also state the average number of projects that your company is working at one time, as it relates to the UMCS scope in Question 2.

4. If awarded a contract, the maximum aggregate contract capacity our firm can adequately perform is?

Response: $____________

Please provide the required information from Question 2, or reference the project included in Question 2, for the contract with the maximum aggregate contract capacity that your firm has been awarded over the last 3-5 years as it relates to the UMCS scope in Question 2.

5. Are there certain portions of the work that your firm would typically subcontract out? For service contracts, does your firm have the capability to perform 50% or greater of the work on an awarded project?

6. Does your company have the capability to manage the site specific equipment requirement determinations, site specific design requirements, equipment acquisitions, site logistics, subcontractor selection /management and quality control processes to complete the work in a cost effective, timely, and contract conforming manner? Please provide a brief description on how you manage these requirements in a project.

7. Does your company have experience in providing and maintaining an effective quality control program? Provide examples.

8. Does your company have experience in providing and maintaining an effective safety program?

Provide examples.

9. Does your firm have the ability to work anywhere in the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Outlying areas, as well as outside the Contiguous United States to include: Afghanistan, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Poland, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, and United Kingdom simultaneously ? Please provide examples of locations Outside the Contiguous United States where your firm has worked and the total number of task orders you have with the countries listed above? Are there any regional limitations where you cannot work, if so please explain why not?

10. Italy has a Special Requirement for it’s Anti- Mafia Law Italy, which requires ALL offerors to submit an Anti-Mafia certification with their proposal for the MATOC. In addition, a SOA (Società Organismo di Attestazione, or “Certification Body” certificate) is required in order for offerors to perform work in Italy. Does your company have the capability to conform to special requirements for Italy?

11. Does your firm possess or have the ability to obtain a facility clearance up to the SECRET level?

12. What are some potential barriers in the PWS that may be limiting competition for this requirement?

(e.g., is the PWS too broad or restrictive? Additionally, are there any barriers that prevent your company from submitting a proposal for this requirement? Please provide rationale with page and section location(s).