A.01.23_Sources_Sought_Announcement_FY18_81st_Resets.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

W912HP18R1004

Market Research

General construction to support the 81st Regional Support Command throughout the South East

PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this Sources Sought (Market Survey). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $37.5 million average annual revenue. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement (competitive or sole source) may depend on the responses to this Sources Sought synopsis.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), South Atlantic Division, Charleston District intends to issue a solicitation for general construction in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and site work at multiple sites throughout the Charleston District’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) to support the US Army Reserve 81st Regional Support Command. USACE Charleston District is therefore conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under a potential solicitation resulting from this announcement. Responses to this synopsis will be used as a market research tool in order to determine acquisition strategy and how the upcoming solicitation will be advertised.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

The Government is tasked by the US Army Reserve 81st RSC with performing resets in multiple buildings across various sites. The resets consist of, but not limited to, restoring all HVAC and electrical systems (interior and exterior) to include replacement of electrical panels and components to a like new condition up to current code. Replace existing plumbing fixtures, hot water heaters and associated circulating pumps, installation of water meters, etc. The two projects indicated as “Various Site Issues” below involve concrete work and asphalt paving. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary.

USACE Charleston District intends to issue a solicitation potentially resulting in multiple Firm Fixed Price Construction Contracts using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement method. Be advised one offeror could receive more than one award under this solicitation. Period of performance will be 210 calendar days for each reset project.

PLACES OF PERFORMANCE / LIST OF SITES:

Location Project Description Magnitude Knoxville, TN Various Site Issues $1M-$5M Millington, TN Various Site Issues $1M-$5M St Petersburg, FL HVAC and Electrical Reset $500K-$1M Opelika, AL HVAC Reset $1M-$5M Hickory, NC HVAC Reset $1M-$5M Jackson, MS HVAC Reset $1M-$5M Garner, NC HVAC Reset $1M-$5M Lexington, KY HVAC and Plumbing Reset $1M-$5M

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

(1) Your firm's intent to submit a proposal for each project when it is formally advertised. Indicate which location(s)/project(s) your firm can successfully perform the required work. Explain how your firm is capable in managing multiple sites/locations concurrently. Please be specific regarding your capabilities and locations.

(2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact.

(3) CAGE Code, DUNS number OR a copy of your entity record on SAM.gov.

(4) Category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZONE, SDVOSB, etc.

(5) A letter of current bonding capacity from an acceptable surety/bonding company indicating single and aggregate bonding capacity.

(6) Statement of Capability (SOC) summarizing your firm’s skills, experience, resources and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work.

(7) Demonstrated Experience: Submit up to five (5) projects where you have demonstrated similar experience within the last five years. State your firm's skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work. Ensure projects submitted demonstrate experience relative to all projects your firm identifies in Item 1 above. This should include documentation of past experience and competence in delivering similar requirements, for which your firm was the prime contractor, including contract number, contract value, role in the project, project location, description of work requirements, client contact and phone number for each effort and other references. Submit projects that support the projects indicated in item 1 above.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS PROJECT WHEN IT

IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES

SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.

This Sources Sought synopsis is open to small businesses. Those small business firms responding should identify ALL categories pertaining to your business: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), certified 8(a), certified HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). A determination regarding the potential for small business set-asides will be based on the information and interest received as a result of this notice.

Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, may not be used to assist the Government in the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this Sources Sought announcement.

WHEN / WHERE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES:

Interested business concerns are requested to complete and return via email the requested information above. Your electronic submittal shall NOT exceed five (5) pages, and shall be submitted no later than 2:00 PM Eastern time March 30, 2018 to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Ashley Chester, at ashley.e.chester@usace.army.mil. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, please subject your email "SS RESPONSE: W912HP18R1004 FIRM NAME HERE" Participation is voluntary; respondents will not be paid to participate. However, your participation in this market research endeavor is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in assisting the USACE Charleston District in making the solicitation decision most appropriate for market conditions and to meet the Government requirements.

NOTE: The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

Submittals will be used for market survey information only.

PLANNED SOLICITATION:

A Pre-Solicitation announcement may or may not follow this Market Survey based on the results of this research. At this time the Government's acquisition strategy is unknown.