Sodium Hypochlorite (12. 5%, liquid Bleach)

Added: Dec 10, 2013 3:46 pm This is a Sources Sought notice for market research. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this notice. In addition, this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this notice is to notify industry of intent for contract action and knowledge of potentially qualified sources.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Riley is conducting market research to determine the availability and suitability of the commercial market place to provide Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%, liquid Bleach) for the Fort Riley Water Treatment Facility to process water for use on Fort Riley, Kansas.

The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code proposed for the requirement is 325180, Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. The size standard for NAICS 325180 is 1000 employees. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for alternatives must include supporting rationale. This NAICS code is subject to change if necessitated by the responses to this sources sought.

No decision has yet been made regarding the small business strategy for this acquisition. Small businesses are advised that FAR 52.219-14 (2) Limitations on Subcontracting may apply.

The Government is requesting that interested concerns that can fully support this requirement, furnish the following information:

(1) Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, Duns & Bradstreet Unique Numbering System (DUNS) number, System for Awards Management (SAMS) Registration, Commercial & Government Entity (CAGE) code, and E mail address.
(2) Type of business, i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HubZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc. under the NAICS 325180.

Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the effort on a full and open basis, based on the responses to this sources sought notice, is solely with the discretion of the Government. The Government shall not pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Qualified participants are invited to submit their capability in writing. Only responses received within the open days/time of this announcement will be reviewed. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Contractors capable of providing these services will submit a State of Capability containing the above referenced information. Interested parties may provide evidence of the capability to accommodate this requirement and must respond by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time 18 December 10, 2013.

Please submit all documents and questions by e-mail to: jeffery.w.johnson.civ@mail.mil