Inactive

This sources sought announcement is a request for information only. This is NOT a solicitation, and NO Proposals are being requested or accepted. No contract will be awarded from this notice. No reimb... This sources sought announcement is a request for information only. This is NOT a solicitation, and NO Proposals are being requested or accepted. No contract will be awarded from this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Market research is being performed to determine the best method to advertise for the government's needs. Responses received, will determine the type of solicitation to issue. No funds are presently available for this effort. The Government reserves the right to cancel this sources sought. The Cherokee National Forest anticipates soliciting for one Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) for civil-engineering road maintenance services and minor construction project. The Government is seeking responses from vendors interested in and capable of supplying the road maintenance. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of interested parties including, Large Business, Small Business (SB); 8(a); Historically Underutilized Business (Hubzone); Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Responses are restricted to U.S. businesses that must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov at the time of award. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this work is 237310 Highway, Street and Bridge Construction. It is anticipated that the road maintenance will be procured by a firm fixed-price contract. All interested, capable, qualified, and responsive businesses are encouraged to reply to this announcement. The Government is requesting that interested parties furnish/address the following information. 1: Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address. 2: Type of business (Large, Small, 8(a), Hubzone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business). 3: Information that your business is able to provide road maintenance. In order to determine the extent of industry interest and capability, interested parties must submit responses by email to Penny Zortman, penny.zortman@usda.gov. Responses are due on March 29, 2023, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Presolicitation notice being released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5. The USDA Forest Service (FS), East Zone, has a requirement for a Multiple Award Indefinite Deli... This is a Presolicitation notice being released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5. The USDA Forest Service (FS), East Zone, has a requirement for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) for civil engineering annual road maintenance services and minor construction projects on the Cherokee National Forest in eastern Tennessee. These construction services are primarily annual road maintenance services and related repair. Work orders however may also include other minor road related construction work typically performed by road construction and excavation type contractors. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. The IDIQ will allow for services to be ordered by the Government as needed and required. The primary NAICS code is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. Other NAICS codes that may be applicable are 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction and 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The small business size standard is $39.5 Million. Request for Proposal (RFP) for this acquisition will be released on or about February 13, 2023 and will close approximately 30 days later. This acquisition will be completed as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Individual task orders may be issued up to $250,000. Task Orders for construction over $35,000 will require Performance and Payment Bonds. This Presolicitation Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Respondents are advised that the United States (U.S.) Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Presolicitation Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Presolicitation Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract.