Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

Purpose - The Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify contr... Purpose - The Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify contractors capable of strategy development, design, messaging, and branding services for PM-MAS buildings (354 and 319 at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ). Specifications – PM-MAS has a requirement for the contractor to create specific baseline designs promoting the PM-MAS strategic vision. The contractor will be responsible for all fabrication and installation of PM-MAS branded materials and equipment in the lobby entrance foyer, main hallway, two side entrances, and three conference rooms in Building 354 and potentially other focus areas in Building 319. The Contractor shall provide strategy development, design, messaging, branding services, fabrication, and installation and support of branded materials in support of the areas specified. Additionally, the Contractor will be responsible for replacing flooring, installing molding/lighting, painting, acquiring and assembling furniture, etc. Further detail is provided in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached to this announcement (Attachment 1). The contractor shall be categorized under one of the following NAICS codes: 541420 – Industrial Design Services 238390 - Other Building Finishing Contractors 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Planned Acquisition – The estimated period of performance consists of a base performance period of one year, and two option performance periods of one year each with performance commencing in FY24. . The contract type is anticipated to be a Time and Materials contract. The Government is contemplating pursuing this acquisition as a Women Owned Small Business Set Aside. Submission Information - THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. All responsible interested sources should submit their capabilities/qualification data. Information should be submitted via electronic mail only, no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. All responses should be submitted to Contract Specialist, Joseph Valmores, via e-mail, joseph.valmores.civ@army.mil. Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information: (1) Name of company and CAGE Code; (2) Point of Contacts name, telephone number and E-mail address; (3) Company address; (4) Business size information; (5) Examples of similar work previously completed in support of a similar requirement. This may include a capabilities statement, a brochure of historical similar work, etc. (6) A brief summary of the company’s capabilities (to include organization, description of facilities, equipment, design process, installation capability, skills, personnel); (7) Capability in designing creative and innovative wall-art for large areas; (8) A brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements; (9) Description of facilities/equipment focused on the technical skills the company possesses to ensure capability to perform the effort; (10) Estimated timeline for delivering the designs, installation, and completion of the effort; (11) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to complete this effort. If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same resource criteria as the prime contractor. This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date a solicitation notice will be published. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.