Sources sought for NOAA Fisheries AFSC ABL Aggregate Material in JUNEAU Alaska
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-0101
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Juneau, Alaska, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Auke Bay Lab in Juneau, Alaska is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential vendors capable of supplying aggregate materials for maintenance, construction, and operational projects. The required materials include sand, pea gravel, sanding chips, concrete, D-1, and other large media upon request, which are essential for snow removal, trail maintenance, and ensuring safe operations at the facility. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to meet all requirements and provide materials that can be picked up by the government within two hours of order placement. Responses must include technical specification sheets, the firm's SAM.gov UEI number and CAGE code, and small business certification status under NAICS code 212321 with a 500-employee size standard. All responses are due to Christie Lang via email no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on August 11, 2025.
This sources sought notice does not include any set-aside designations and is open to both small and large businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the announcement. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantities of materials required, indicating this is purely an information-gathering exercise to assess market capabilities. The government emphasizes that responses are voluntary, no payment will be made for submitted information, and the announcement does not guarantee that a future solicitation will be issued. The procurement falls under the Construction Sand and Gravel Mining industry classification, and vendors will be expected to fulfill orders on demand rather than according to a predetermined delivery schedule.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information - SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. IT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, NOR DOES IT GUARANTEE A SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is to gain knowledge of potential business firms that have the technical capabilities and capacity required of the government. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement will be used by the Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions. Please note: REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
Any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement is strictly voluntary. The Government will neither award a contract solely based on this notice, nor pay for any information submitted by respondents. Failing to provide a response to this announcement will not prohibit/exclude an interested vendor from participating in a future solicitation.
Background/Overview:
The NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AKFSC) Auke Bay Lab (ABL) in Juneau, Alaska, has several upcoming maintenance and construction projects that will require aggregate materials, in addition to regular snow removal and trail maintenance projects. Aggregate includes sand, pea gravel, sanding chips, D-1, concrete and other large media upon request. Material for snow removal and trail maintenance are critical for safe operations. Pea gravel and sand are used for traction on the parking lots and sidewalks in winter conditions. D-1 and other materials are used for trail maintenance and to repair washouts on the trails at LPW, so that staff may safely transit to and from the weir.
The purpose of this acquisition is to procure aggregate materials for the Auke Bay Laboratories in Juneau, Alaska, where the vendor will provide aggregate materials upon request and will picked up by the Government within two hours of placing the order.
Technical Specifications / Essential Salient Features:
Vendors interested in responding to this announcement shall only provide detailed information for the following cable and wire with the following specifications:
● Sand
● Pea Gravel
● Sanding Chips
● Concrete
● D-1
● Other large media upon request, may require a special order
Interested vendors are also requested to provide the following information in response to this Sources Sought Announcement:
1. A statement that you believe your firm has the capability to meet all above stated requirements, including: A technical specification sheet for the products describing salient features in detail. Alternates to any salient features must identified and must be described in detail.
2. Your firm's SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number & CAGE code
3. Your firm's SBA certified small business concern status. Specifically identify if your firm is HUBZone-certified, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, or in the SBA’s 8(a) program, etc. If your firm is not small, please state that it is a large business.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 212321 with a size standard of 500 employees.
No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.
This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
Responses shall be provided to Christie Lang via email at Christie.Lang@noaa.gov no later than 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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