Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is neither a solicitation announcement nor a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation for Bids (IFB) and does not obligate the Government to any contract award. ... This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is neither a solicitation announcement nor a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation for Bids (IFB) and does not obligate the Government to any contract award. The Government is conducting market research to determine the level of interest and capability of potential qualified Small Businesses capable of performing as a prime contractor for the requirement outlined below. The Government will use responses from this Sources Sought to make an appropriate acquisition decision about soliciting this requirement. BACKGROUND The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a capable electrical construction firms to provide electrical testing and repairs to power distribution equipment throughout the NIST Gaithersburg campus located at 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. NIST is considering a firm-fixed-price, multiple award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum ordering limit of $5 Million among all IDIQ awardees. The period of performance shall be 1-year with options to extend an additional 4-years. REQUIREMENT The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary to perform various electrical task orders which may include, but are not limited to the following: Testing and repairing to include replacing medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution equipment against national testing standards such as International Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Such items are as follows but not limited to: Medium voltage cables Medium voltage electrical distribution equipment (circuit breakers, load interrupter, switchgear switches, transfer switches, transformers, and protective relaying) Spot network protectors Metering equipment Low Voltage equipment, including: Transformers Cabling Over current protection devices Panel boards, switchgear, service entry equipment Transfer switches Uninterruptible power sources (UPS) Generators Motors and pumps Cleaning electrical equipment Cleaning electrical equipment. All work must be performed in accordance with industry, NIST, and OSHA standards, The National Electric Code (NFPA 70, current edition), NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, (current edition), and National Electric Safety Code (current edition). Most tasks will be performed in and around occupied areas performing scientific/research experiments where vibration, noise, outages of utilities, and disturbances to the physical environment may hinder the ability of the Government to perform required activities. All activities must be planned, scheduled and posted for a minimum of two weeks, unless prior authorization is given by the CO, prior to the activity beginning. Certain activities may have to be performed outside of normal business hours. In this event, overtime rates may be applicable. VENDOR RESPONSES All firms who identify as Small Business under NAICS code 238210 who are interested and capable of performing the requirements outlined above are encouraged to respond to this notice. Responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be submitted via email, in PDF format to Trent Stevens at trent.stevens@nist.gov. Responses shall be limited to 20 pages and shall include the following: A copy of active Beta.SAM.gov registration showing: Company name Address DUNS/CAGE Code number Identify any/all current small business status (i.e. - certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), or certified HUBZone). Identify the name, title, address, phone number, email address of company point of contact. Identify prior experience performing electrical testing and include a technical discussion of Contractor’s ability to perform the work outlined in the above referenced Requirement. Identify if the Contractor is a member of a national electrical testing organization. Identify whether you are interested in this acquisition as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Identify and clearly mark any proprietary processes or data. Note the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this notice. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents regarding any responses to this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be entertained.