Mobile Diagnostic Imaging Services USP Canaan

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from market research will be vital in the formation and set aside status of the solicitation.
The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for Mobile Diagnostic Imaging Services for the inmate population at the United States Penitentiary, Waymart, PA. All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide training and certification testing in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from the future solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a 12 month base period with four 12 month option periods for renewal. A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. All responses to the Market Survey Questionnaire may be submitted via email to ccurnutt@bop.gov. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621512 (Size Standard: $15,000,000).
Please answer the following questions:

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for Mobile Diagnostic Imaging Services is 621512, which sets the small business size standard at $15 million (below $15 million in gross revenues is considered small, above $15 million in gross revenues is considered large).

Based on this standard, what is your business size, small or large? _____ Small ______ Other than small

2. Can your firm provide the service as either a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

Prime Subcontractor
3. If you are a small business, what level of subcontracting, if any, would your firm utilize? Services (except construction).
At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the
concern. %

4. Which kind of form does your business use to report earned income on the individual performing the services?

W2 1099

5. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program.

"8(a)" program
Women-owned small business concern
Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business concern
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern
Use of a price evaluation adjustment for a small disadvantaged business concern

6. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equaling a total of five years)?

Please indicate the maximum number of years you can provide firm-fixed unit prices.

5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year only

7. The Federal Acquisition Regulations requires the following insurance's: Workers' Compensation and Employer's liability not less than $100,000; and General Liability no less than $500,000 per occurrence. Are these rates and requirements consistent with regulatory requirements in Pennsylvania?

Yes No, if no what are the standard rates per insurance?

8. Is the service of Mobile Diagnostic Imaging Service "customarily available" in the marketplace?

Yes No

9. Does your firm have access to the internet to download solicitation materials? Yes No

10. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a proposal resulting from this solicitation?

15 days 30 days 45 days 60 days

11. Is your company registered in System for Award Management (SAM)? Yes____ No_____

All potential quoters are advised if a solicitation is issued it will include the clause at FAR 52.212-4 (July 2017) for Commercial Items. This clause requires all contractors doing business with the Federal Government after September 30, 2003, to be registered in the SAM database. If your company is not registered in SAM, registration can be made at http://www.sam.gov/.

12. If awarded a contract, how many calendar days following an award would it take your firm to begin providing services to the institution?

Please note that all individuals providing services at the institutions must undergo a security clearance investigation. This investigation may take 30 calendar days or longer to complete.

Calendar days

13. Please indicate any General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number(s) your firm has been awarded in association with the aforementioned services and their respective expiration date(s).

FSS number(s): Expiration date(s):

14. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm:

Name:

Address:

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to ccurnutt@bop.gov (Attention: Christy Curnutt) no later than Friday, December 14, 2018. Please call me at (972) 352-4569, should you have any questions.

Sincerely,

/s/

Christy Curnutt, Contract Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex
Field Acquisition Office
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

NOTE: The resulting solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The website provides downloading instructions to obtain all documents relating to the solicitation. All future information concerning this acquisition, including the pre-solicitation notices, solicitation, and any subsequent amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about the acquisition.

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