Bunkhouse space

This is a sources sought notice only.  No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. Please do not submit price quotations at this time. The issuance of this sources sought notice does not commit The Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract or purchase order for this requirement.  The Government is not liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement for any costs incurred for preparing responses to this notice.

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Lewis County, Washington

 is seeking sources who may potentially have the ability to fulfill a lodging requirement, in Packwood, Washington. for the below rooms during the period of performance that can meet the below specification. 

Temporary lodging

Period of Performance

Rooms

 Nights

Room Nights

MAY 1 – OCT 31, 2023

12

184

2208

MAY 1 – OCT 31, 2024

12

184

2208

MAY 1 – OCT 31, 2025

12

184

2208

MAY 1 – OCT 31, 2026

12

184

2208

MAY 1 – OCT 31, 2027

12

184

2208

Total Estimate

11,040

•1.      REQUIREMENTS

• The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract.  This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract:

• Portable AC units
• Pre-Vacancy Inspections
• Post-Vacancy Inspections
• Bunkhouse (Biweekly) Inspections
• Bunkhouse Rules and Lease Agreements

The project consists of the following major items:

           

• Provide Bunkhouse with 12 individual bunkhouse spaces for Forest Service temporary employees.

Provide Bunkhouse that meets criteria noted on the iQMIS Government Housing Inventory Form: 

All Utilities included, fully furnished, linens and cooking supplies provided.

Capable vendors are encouraged to submit the following information to A Kay Steffey via email: TO arlene.steffey@usda.gov by the notice close date and time:

Company Name:
Address:
Point of Contact:
Email:
Phone Number:
Fax:
CAGE Code:
UEI #:

 If your firm meets The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS Code 531110 of $27.5 million dollars annually.

Are you a property owner or property management company?

Can you provide exactly what is needed in the specifications? If not, how will it differ from what is requested?

What is adequate lead-time after contract award to secure the properties needed?

Provide references of past similar contracts

Please email your responses to the attention of arlene.steffey@usda.gov  no later than 12:00 Noon PT on MARCH 7, 2023.  All responses shall be limited to 5 pages or less.

Pricing information should NOT be submitted at this time.