Sources Sought Fort Leavenworth Underground Fuel Tank Testing Services INTRODUCTION The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Underground Fuel Tank Testing and Maintenance on Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis. BASED ON THE REPSONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND THE MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUISNESS (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Disclaimer: This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a “Request for Proposal (RFP)” to be submitted. It does not constitute as 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 the preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future notice or request, if any is issued.
If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Department of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division requires Underground Storage Tank Testing with Veeder Root systems to ensure compliance with Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulations. There are ten (10) underground fuel storage tanks on Fort Leavenworth equipment with Veeder Root 350+ or 450+ monitoring systems, spill buckets, and overfill valves. These systems require state-mandated annual testing and system repair to retain compliance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment standards and regulations. Further detail about required capabilities and tasks can be found in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and technical exhibits. The NAICS code for this procurement is “541620 – Environmental Consulting Services” with a size standard of $19 Million. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, CAGE code, UEI number, identify business size (Large or small), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (to include small business type or types such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangement that will be pursued if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (either as a prime contractor or a subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, and whether government or commercial). 4. Information to determine if the service is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), and customary terms and conditions. 5. Evidence of certification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 6. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business. 7. Recommendations to improve the Army’s approach/specifications/draft PWS. Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statements, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Walker, at
[email protected], and Contracting Officer, Robert Yocklin, at
[email protected] in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) no later than the closing date and time listed in this posting. Reference this synopsis number in the subject line of the e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.