Repair Elevator Infrastructure on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Added: Apr 18, 2018 12:45 pm This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY TO ASSIST THE SEATTLE DISTRICT US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) IN DEVELOPING THE AQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AN UPCOMING FIRM-FIXED-PRICE CONTRACT.
THIS IS NOT A PRESOLICITATION OR SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. After review of the responses to this notice, and if the Government still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a separate presolicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunities website (FEDBIZOPPS.GOV). Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of and determine the availability of potentially qualified Small Business sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 238290, Specialty Trade Contractors, Other Building Equipment Contractors. For the purposes of the procurement in this study, a firm is considered a small business if its annual average gross revenue, taken for the last three (3) fiscal years, does not exceed $15 million. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business set-aside is possible and/or appropriate. Please note that this research is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the US Army Corps of Engineers. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, complete information describing their interest and capabilities to compete for and perform the contract described herein.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Seattle District expects to solicit and award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for work that will involve elevator modernization and repair/upgrade in order to bring designated elevators up to operational code. The contract work may include, but are not limited to, a variety of work items such as electrical upgrades, sump pit requirements, safety upgrades, and correction of noted deficiencies from recent inspection. The minimum requirements of all elevator modernization and repair work must comply with ASME A17.1, JBLM UFG Specifications, and all other applicable requirements. A licensed elevator mechanic with all necessary certifications is required on-site for all work in the elevator shaft(s). The contract work location will be in various buildings located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington. The anticipated magnitude of this construction contract is estimated to be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. This expected construction contract is anticipated to be competitively solicited and procured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14; however, based on the results of this sources sought, the method of acquisition may be changed and competitively solicited and procured in accordance with FAR Part 15.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SOURCES SOUGHT: All responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY should include the following information:
1. Firm's Data: Interested firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address and small business size status.
2. Capability Narrative: Interested firms must provide a brief capabilities narrative indicating their specific experience in elevator modernization and repair, as well as, their specific interest in the anticipated contract described herein.
3. Project Examples: Interested firms are requested to provide a minimum of two (2) project examples that reflect their firm's experience with the following:
- Performance of elevator modernization/repairs for projects located in Washington, (include specific experience with projects at JBLM, WA, if available)
- Capability to support numerous buildings
4. Bonding: Interested firms are also requested to provide information to support their bonding capacity

SUBMISSION DUE DATE/TIME: Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY should be received as soon as possible but no later than 2:00 pm (Pacific Time Zone) on Wednesday, May 02, 2018. Please forward responses to the attention of Christine Prettyman, Contract Specialist, by email to christine.e.prettyman@usace.army.mil.