Wastewater Operator Services - Sonoma, CA

The United States Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Backup Wastewater Operator/ Water Treatment Operator to provide ongoing operation and monitoring of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Potable Water Treatment Facilities at the Glory Hole Recreation Area, Tuttletown Recreation Area and Administration Complex in Sonoma, CA. See attached Performance Work Statement. Reclamation anticipates 226 hours per 12-month period and approximately 10 hours for emergency services. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

This is not a request for quote and shall not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this sources sought announcement shall be in writing. Responses to this notice should be sent via email to Sherry Heibeck, Contracting Officer at sheibeck@usbr.gov.

The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gain knowledge of potential sources and to identify parties having an interest in and are capable of providing the requested services. If your organization is interested in providing these product/services under contract, please respond to this announcement by 3:00 PM PDT, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and include the following information:

1. Name of organization, address including zip code, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.
2. Confirmation of organization¿s active System for Award (SAM) registration with expiration date.
3. Business size and classification to include any designations as Certified Small Business, HUBZone Certified Small Business Concern, Section 8(a) contractor, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, or Large Business Concern.
4. Capability Statement and evidence of operation certification listing on www.Waterboards.ca.gov.

Responses to this notice are strictly for market research purposes and will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a request for quote or ultimately award a contract nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any a request for quotation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562998 All Other Misc. Waste Management Services and the applicable size standard is $16.5 million.

Based on the responses to this Sources Sought Notice/Market Research, this requirement may be Set-Aside for Small Business w/Socio Economic Status, Small Businesses or procured through a sole source.