Hydraulic Excavator

Sources Sought Template:

(1) Action Code :     SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.  This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members 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), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 04/07/2021                  

(3) Classification Code : 34         

(4) NAICS Code : 811310 

(5) NAICS Size Standard: $8.0M

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
       Bldg. 601
       Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject:  Sources Sought for one (1) Hydraulic Excavator

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:  W911QX21Q0092

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 15 April 2021

(10) Contact Point: Contract Specialist, 301-394-5332, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil

(11) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: The Contractor shall deliver to Aberdeen Proving Ground one (1) Hydraulic Excavator that meets the following minimum specifications:

• Shall have a minimum 14,000-pound trailer with trailer jack.
• Shall include a minimum 800-gallon spoils tank with Hydraulic operated full open and locking rear door, tilt, and polymer liner on bottom of tank.
• Shall have a minimum 1,000 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) Vacuum Pump with reverse pressure.
• Shall have a minimum 30 feet X 4-inch suction hose and suction tool.
• Shall have a minimum 38 Horsepower (HP) Engine to run equipment with insulated engine stand that is lockable.
• Shall have a minimum 30-gallon fuel Tank.
• Shall have a minimum 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi) Water system.
• Shall have a minimum 200-gallon of fresh water tank(s).
• Shall include an Emulsifier gun.
• Shall include a Water knife and Clean-up wand.

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office by e-mail within the posted date.  Responses shall include:

1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

1.  Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on $8.0M dollars that accompanies NAICS code 811310. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

1. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 15 April 2021. Submissions should be emailed to Crystal Demby, crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Crystal Demby at crystal.l.demby.civ@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

 (13) Place of Contract Performance: Army Research Laboratory

     Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Two (2) weeks After Date of Contract (ADC).