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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS This Sources Sought announcement is a request for information to be used for preliminary market research information and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation and ... SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS This Sources Sought announcement is a request for information to be used for preliminary market research information and planning purposes 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 the Government's needs. Responses received will determine they type of solicitation to issue. No funds are presently available for this effort. The Government reserves the right to cancel this sources sought. The Uintah Wasatch Cache National Forest in Utah anticipate soliciting for and awarding a contract for Swapping out an Iron Wolf Rock Crusher from a John Deere Chassis to a Caterpillar Chassis. This contract will include: Remove and reinstall EN-3800 rock crusher machine with modifications and hardware to the new chassis. Chassis Swap Parts 6.540K10012276 --FROM JD 644J to Cat 950M--- remove IronWolf power plant from JD 644J remove IronWolf cutter head from JD 644J manufacture/install backplate for IW power plant to 950M manufacture/install clip between 950M & IW cutter ---clip will be either CAT #373-3900 or 349-5246 and will be supplied by the USDA Forest Service install new cab hyd hardlines and brackets to 950M install IW power plant to 950M install new high/low pressure hyd hoses between cutter head and cab hardlines (front) install new high/low pressure hyd hoses between IW power plant and cab mounted hardlines (rear) re-mount existing IW cab control to 950M install new fluids, run, filter, adjust and test unit--IronWolf will assume NO responsibility for the condition of the hydraulic system some modification of the fiberglass hood on the 950M will be required The Government is seeking responses from contractors interested and capable of performing the required construction services. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of interested parties including Small Business (SB); 8A; Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB); and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). In order to determine the extent of industry interest and capability, interested parties must submit by e-mail to Jeremy MacDougall, jeremyamacdougall@fs.fed.us or by mail Attn: Jeremy MacDougall 1749 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104. Responses are due by 4:00 PM (MST) on 05 April 2019. The responses shall include: 1) Name of Firm, Point of Contact, Mailing Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS number. 2) Identification of the appropriate small business eligibility as determined by the NAICS size standards, the Small Business Administration and registration in System for Award Management (SAM), including SB, HUBZone, 8A, SDVOB and WOSB. 3) A brief description of experience providing this type of service including dollar value of previous work performed within the past three years. 4) Description of available resources and location to complete this type of work.