North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Generator Model Validation Testing.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division Portland District (CENWP) has been tasked to solicit a contract for NERC Generator Model Validation Testing. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price (FFP) professional services contract. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on Federal Business Opportunities, www.fbo.gov, at a later date.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB). Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSBs are highly encouraged to respond.

Point of Contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Deputy for Small Business, Carol McIntyre at 503-808-4602 or Carol.A.Mcintyre@usace.army.mil.

North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 221111
The size standard number of employees: 500

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All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) subject title: W9127N-14-R-0055 NERC Generator Model Validation Testing to Amy A. Wong, Contract Specialist, at Amy.A.Wong@usace.army.mil in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Portable Document Format by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time Wednesday, July 16, 2014. All responses must be received by the specified due date and time to be considered. ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.