Mobile Research Vehicle Repairs

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Solicitation Number:  75N95023Q00247

Title:  Mobile Research Vehicle Repairs

Classification Code:  J023

NAICS Code:  336212

Description:  This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement.

This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition.  It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes.  No award will be made as a result of this notice.  The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice.  This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only.

Background:  Mobile medical research vehicles (MRVs) are customized for use in conducting community-based research.  The National Institute on Aging is currently using two 50-foot trailers (MRV-1 and MRV-3) to conduct the HANDLS Study.    

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to procure repairs to the MRV-1 and secure routine annual maintenance for the MRV-3.  

Model No#: AVW-485T-S-C-AR TRAILER

Project Requirements:

Please see attached Statement of Work for Services.

Anticipated period of performance: July 20, 2023 to August 18, 2023

Capability statement /information sought. Respondents must provide, as part of their responses, a capability statement that clearly identifies their ability to provide the service described above.

The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.

One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing.

The information submitted must be in an outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein.  A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required.

The response is limited to ten (10) page limit.  The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested.

The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer.  Facsimile responses are NOT accepted.

The response must be submitted to Renee Dougherty, Contracting Officer, at e-mail address renee.dougherty@nih.gov

The response must be received on or before May 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

“Disclaimer and Important Notes:  This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work.

Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in www.SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).”