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

THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to issue a solicitation to procure carpeting services on an 8(a) competitive basis, provided two (2) or more qualified 8(a) small busi... THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to issue a solicitation to procure carpeting services on an 8(a) competitive basis, provided two (2) or more qualified 8(a) small business concerns respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 442210, Floor Covering Store with a size standard of $8 Million Dollars. A continuing need is anticipated for carpeting services i.e. removal and install carpeting throughout Fort Lee, which is currently being provided under contract W91QF5-17-D-0002, which expires on 26 June 2022. A draft PWS is attached for review and it is only a draft with the purpose of providing potential contractors an insight into the work requirement. The new requirement will be very similar in scope to the existing SOW which is provided for reference. Qualified participants are invited to submit their capability in writing. Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability Brief containing. Interested parties may provide evidence of their capability to accommodate this requirement and must respond by February 16, 2022, 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time to saba.samuels.civ@army.mil, Contract Specialist or john.h.meyers8.civ@army.mil, Contracting Officer. Potential offerors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for contract award or payment from any Department of Defense activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained at (https://www.bpn.gov). In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, identify business size (large business or a small business), and if applicable, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, etc. and the corresponding NAICS code. 2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. 3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Identify and describe the work that can be accomplished by the small business prime and the work that may be accomplished with teaming, joint ventures, mentor protégé etc. to demonstrate the ability to establish the right mix/team to perform 100% effort. 5. Identify any condition or action that may have the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition and identify alternatives or solution solutions. Also contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil or 210- 466-2269, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the Sources Sought Synopsis. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition, including competition among small business concerns. 8. Recommendations to improve the Army's approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. Questions concerning this Sources Sought should be directed to saba.samuels.civ@armymail.