USAFA Fire Department PPE Cleaning and Maintenance Services

SOURCES SOUGHT:  THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY!  This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.  All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it reimburse any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers for the Fire Department Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812332, Industrial Launderers, and the small business size standard is $47 million.

This Sources Sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. USAFA, Colorado requires Fire Department Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning and Maintenace Services in accordance with NFPA 1851 standards.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement; however, the acquisition is expected to result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, USAFA is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office by electronic mail no later than 17 May 2024 at 03:00 PM Mountain Time.:

(1) Company name, address, point of contact telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/UEI.

(2) Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).

(3) Examples of prior services provided of a similar nature.

(4) Estimated Pricing and example pricing structure.

(5) Would interested contractors want a site visit?

(6) What is your estimated pricing for this requirement? You will not be held to the price as it’s for the Government market research purposes only.

(7) What are your standard commercial practices for pricing, quality control, terms and conditions relevant to this requirement? Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work.

(8) What comments regarding the proposed Performance Work Statement can you provide to more align this requirement to industry standards?

Interested vendors shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 17 May 2024 (3:00 PM Mountain Time). Email your responses to Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, at leila.bussey@us.af.mil.

Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following point of contact: Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, phone (719) 333-8203, or at leila.bussey@us.af.mil.