Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM), Washington, is conducting preliminary planning market research to obtain information from potential and eligible ... Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Joint Base Lewis- McChord (JBLM), Washington, is conducting preliminary planning market research to obtain information from potential and eligible contractors for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for a broad range of paving projects to include Airfield and Roadway Pavements. Orders placed under the contemplated contract will be for paving work on JBLM to include the areas of JBLM-Main, JBLM-North, and JBLM-McChord Field. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and the small business size is $36.5 million per annum. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.001(a)(3)(i), in order to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency need exists, the Government will consider all Sources Sought (SS) responses received, particularly those received from small businesses. Responses to this SS permits the contracting officer, in accordance with FAR 19.203(c), to consider an acquisition for small business socioeconomic concerns (e.g., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs) and to consider a small business set-aside (see 19.502-2(b)). Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories, are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Work under this requirement consists of a construction, removal, replacement, and repairs associated with roadway and airfield projects at JBLM including removal, replacement and repair of existing subgrade, utilities, shoulders, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other real property common to roadway and airfield pavements. Work may also include minor "new construction", to include construction of new roads, new sidewalks, or new parking lots. Work will be provided under a multiple firm fixed- price task orders issued as provided in the parent IDC contract. Each task order may involve a variety of construction trades. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and ancillary items necessary to complete each project from conception to completion. Please see attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for additional information. The SOW is subject to change. Interested contractors should have a successful history of relevant construction experience in the performance of paving construction projects ranging in value from $50,000 to $5,000,000. Firm-fixed-priced task orders issued under the Paving contract may range in value from $50,000 to $5,000,000. The proposed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) shall be for a 1-year base period and two 1-year option periods not to exceed a total of three years. The expected magnitude is more than $10,000,000 (base and option periods). Respondents shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their industrial construction projects at one time. Capability statements are for this SS are not expected to be proposals, but rather statements regarding the company's existing experience. Narratives shall include the following: 1. State the full name of your firm to include address, point of contact, point of contact phone number and email address, including Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. 2. State if your company is a certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, or Small Business. 3. State your firm's/venture's current bonding capability to include single and aggregate amounts. 4. A statement of your intention to submit an offer/bid when the solicitation is issued. 5. In the event of a future solicitation, would you bid on this requirement as a sole contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor(s), or as a joint venture. 6. Provide evidence of recent experience (past 5 years) in work similar in type and scope as the Prime contractor. For each contract/project submitted, include the Contract Number, Project Title and Description, Award and Completion Dates, Dollar Value of Contract, Pints of Contacts for each contract to include current telephone numbers and email addresses. 7. Describe the professional qualifications and specific experience of key personnel identified that likely will perform work under the contemplated contract. 8. Any other information deemed pertinent that will aid in our assessment of the firm's capabilities. Interested potential contractors shall limit their response to this sources sought notice to a maximum of 10 pages. If issued, all notices, the Request for Proposal, and related documents or updates will be available solely on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (https://www.fbo.gov). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO website for the posting of any solicitation or subsequent updates. Interested sources shall submit responses no later than 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on 14 June 2019 via e-mail to Brett Harrison Brett.j.harrison2.civ@mail.mil with a courtesy copy to Angela Chaplinski at angela.k.chaplinski.civ@mail.mil. Include any comments or questions you may have. Telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. This Sources Sought Notice is submitted in accordance with 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB) or as an obligation of the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this sources sought notice shall not serve as proposals, bids, or offers, which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged. MICC -JBLM will not accept unsolicited proposals related to the subject of this Sources Sought Notice. The responder must clearly identify any information it considers sensitive or proprietary. All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with and incurred by responding to this sources sought notice. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed because of this notice.