Initial Outfitting - Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources (specifically, qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) and their size relative to NAICS 337127, Standard Size 500 employees. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses are not considered responses to any potential solicitation announcement.

All contractors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District is seeking information for a requirement for the initial outfitting (IO) of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) located on the Naval Support Activity Bethesda Campus in Bethesda, MD.

This project will support an Initial Outfitting (IO) project (i.e. equipment and furnishings procurement, installation, and transition) for the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Approximately 58,000 sf of renovation construction was performed on AFRRI Buildings 43 and 47. The new construction consists primarily of an animal holding facility, but also veterinary surgical suites, laboratories, storage, and office space.

The scope of work also includes, but is not limited to:

Initial Outfitting - Transition (IO-T)
Activities such as taking inventory of all existing systems and commodities, conducting user interviews, then planning and developing the requirements for all new and reuse commodities. IO-T also includes managing the phasing and transition activities, relocation, space planning and public relations planning.

Initial Outfitting - Commodities (IO-C)
Activities include ordering, purchasing, delivering, installing, certifying, training and warranting all commodities identified in the IO-T process as well as public relations materials and events. Commodities include, but are not limited to, furniture/furnishings, casegoods, medical and veterinary equipment, animal handling equipment, and low voltage systems, such as resource protection and communications. Other IO-C deliverables include moving services, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, contractor supplied warehousing/storage, and public relations.

The contract period of performance will be approximately 18 months from contract award.

All interested firms shall provide the following information:
• company name
• address
• point of contact, phone number, email address
• business size pursuant to the NAICS Code 337127, Standard Size 500 employees
• capability statement

The estimated value of the project is $1 Million - $3 Million.

Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to timothy.a.pighee@usace.army.mil.

Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than Monday, May 23, 2018 at 12pm central time. This notice is to assist the USACE in determining sources only.

A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.