Snow Shoveling Services at the Tobyhanna Army Depot

SOURCES SOUGHT – SNOW SHOVELING AT THE TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT (TYAD)

INTRODUCTION

The Tobyhanna Division, Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in a potential snow shovel requirement at TYAD.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition.  

Please specify any claimed socio-economic status such as, but not limited to, the following: a small business, 8(a) certified program participant business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned business, service-disabled, veteran owned business, HUBZone small business,  women-owned small business, or large business.  Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort should be supplied with appropriate documentation supporting claims of both organizational and staff capability.

A small business may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of large business partner companies under a teaming arrangement.  If a teaming arrangement exists, the response to this RFI notice must clearly define the portion of work that will be performed by each organization.  Please reference FAR clause 52.219-14 entitled, “Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017)”, stating that a minimum of 50% of the total cost of all services provided must be incurred by or for personnel of the small business.

REQUIREMENT

Please reference the accompanying documents that provide the details and history:

DRAFT Snow Shoveling PWS NEW 2023 – This document describes the required work do be done under this effort.

Historical data from the past 2 years – This document provides historical data on the hours and material usage for the past two years.

Projected Snow Shovel Map – This map provides an overview of the areas in which snow/ice removal is required.  As indicated in the legend, the areas in “blue” are the areas for which the contractor would be responsible.  The contractor may be required to assist in clearing the areas in “green” as well if additional support is needed.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Responses to this notice shall be provided via email to the TYAD POC listed below, no later than 1500 EST on 30 September 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered after the stated timeframe. 

Cheryl Saylock

Contract Specialist

Cheryl.a.saylock.civ@army.mil

If you have technical or contracting question(s) prior to submission, please send your written questions via an e-mail to the technical POCs listed below only. 

Forrest Green

Engineering Technician

Forrest.l.green8.civ@army.mil

Please mark any and all classified, confidential, or proprietary information in the organization’s response accordingly. Classified, confidential, or proprietary information will be protected and handled accordingly.  TYAD reserves the right to use any/all information submitted by, or obtained from, an interested organization in the creation of a competitive solicitation.  Please note, if a solicitation, or multiple solicitations, are posted in the future, they will be issued by separate solicitation number(s) on SAM.gov.