Design and Installation of the Bell Tower at Most Holy Trinity Chapel at West Point, NY

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes.  It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.  Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice.  The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder.  Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry.  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).  All are highly encouraged to respond to ensure adequate competition. The acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses received from this notice and other market research methods.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command has been tasked to solicit for and award a construction contract for the Design and Installation of the Bell Tower at the Most Holy Trinity Chapel at West Point, NY in support of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. It is anticipated that the project will be a competitive, Firm Fixed Price contract.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Government is in search of proficient firms capable of undertaking the following scope of work: The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, material, equipment, and qualified personnel to design, deliver, and install a steel bell tower structure and bronze decorative bell with inscriptions, including all hardware, testing, installation, and delivery. The contractor shall provide a 16” Diameter Bronze bell weighing approximately 100 pounds. The bell will have ornamental decoration and a crown top, and up to 40 letters/numbers/symbols of raised letter inscription (see TE #1). Include all mounting hardware, clapper assembly, delivery to site, installation, and testing/provisioning of equipment.  Provide 10’ tall bell tower structure made of powder-coated welded steel construction with a cross/crucifix integrated within the design. Steel pipe will be of sufficient design for the application and be of welded construction. The bottom edge of the bell must lay at least 40 inches above the footer.

The disclosure of magnitude is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00

Estimated duration for the project is 60 calendar days.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

The Product Service Code is Y1JZ.

Firm response to this Notice shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

1.  Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, Unique Entity Identifier and e-mail address.

2.  Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

3.  Firm’s experience to perform the magnitude and complexity outlined in the Scope of Work above (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) by providing: brief description of the project, customer name, and dollar value of the project – provide at least 3 examples within the last 5 years.

4.  Firm’s Business Size – Large Business (LB), Small Business (SB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

5.  Firm’s Bonding Capacity (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from bonding company.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this synopsis. However, respondents are reminded that all construction performance must follow the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations.)

Should this action be solicited as Full and Open Competition, a Small Business Participation Plan will be identified as an evaluation factor in the solicitation. Large Business(es) must comply with FAR 52.219-9 by submitting an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

This announcement and all information will be issued via SAM and Offerors must be active in SAM to be eligible for award of Government contract, including documenting Section 889 Compliance in SAM that include FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-25. Contracting will verify the Section 889(a) and (b) compliance – per FAR 52.204-26.

Interested Firms shall respond to this Notice no later than 17 January 2025.  Email your response to Lakenia Brown at Lakenia.m.brown.civ@army.mil.  Email is the preferred method when receiving responses to this notice.