Grounds Maintenance Services - Bluefield, WV (WV005)

This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or request for proposals.  The purpose of this notice is to obtain the following information:

(1) The availability and capability of qualified sources;

(2) Whether they are a small or large business relative to their size classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the proposed acquisition:

561730 - “Landscaping Services” with a small business size standard of $8M.

(3) On behalf of then 99th Readiness Division the U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for Grounds Maintenance Services in Bluefield, WV (WV005).  Please attachmented DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Grounds Maintenance Map for additional information.

Place(s) of Performance is as follows:

BLUEFIELD MEMORIAL USARC

532 CUMBERLAND ROAD

BLUEFIELD, WV 24701.

(4) The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price type contract as a result of the solicitation to be issued. 

(5) The anticipated period of performance is one base year and four twelve-month option period.

Attachment(s):

Attachment 0001 - DRAFT PWS Grounds Maintenance (WV005)

Attachment 0002 - Grounds Maintenance Map (WV005)

Please be advised the Attachments provided are for planning purposes only.  No solicitation document exists at this time.  Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation.  In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this notice and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as quotes/bids/offers.

Provide a Response to the following:

1) Name of Company; Company Address; Point of Contact, with Name, Phone Number, Email Address, NAICS Code, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status (Large/Small Business/HubZone/8(a)/Woman Owned Small Business/etc.).

2) Contractor acknowledges a clear understanding of all tasks specified in the attached DRAFT PWS.

3) Confirms full capabilities of completing the required work specified in the attached DRAFT PWS.

4) Provide a capability statement for the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

5) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

6) What percentage of the work is your company able to complete, without subcontracting?

Responses shall be limited to 2 pages.  All questions and responses shall be submitted in writing via email directed to James Bond, Contract Specialist, james.w.bond2.civ@mail.mil.

QUESTION SUBMITTED, 19 MAY 2020:

Q1. I am hoping to find out if the subject effort is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract? If the latter, can I please find out the incumbent contractor's name and contract number?

A1. This is a follow-on requirement, the incumbent contractor's name is HULLIHENS LAWN CARE INC,  Purchase Order Number W15QKN-14-P-1401.