Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government has a requirement for 4 Mobile Dehumidifier for the US Military Library at West Point, NY in accordance on a small business set... SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government has a requirement for 4 Mobile Dehumidifier for the US Military Library at West Point, NY in accordance on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, 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 335210 - Dehumidifiers, portable electric, manufacturing, the associated size standard of less than 100 employees. A need is anticipated to procure 4 Mobile Dehumidifiers for the Library at West Point to support the US Corps of Cadets. Brand Name or Equal to the Following: QTY 4: Brand Name: Quest Hi-E Dry 195 Dehumidifier Item#:hi7908 The new Quest Hi-E Dry 195 is a high-capacity dehumidifier designed for commercial areas with heavy moisture loads like warehouses, spa and indoor pool houses, locker rooms, and stores. Set the onboard humidistat from 20% to 80% and remove up to 192 pints of moisture at AHAM (80 F, 60% RH). An update to the popular Hi-E Dry 195, you can use it as a standalone or ducted solution in areas as low as 33 degrees F. Removing large amounts of moisture doesn't have to be difficult. An internal condensate pump automatically pushes moisture to another location. A 20-foot hose is included with the Quest Hi-E Dry 195 Dehumidifier, and the condensate pump moves water up to 17 feet vertically or horizontally. Specs: Industrial Use Indoor Pool/Spa, Warehouse, Restaurants, Repair Shop/Garage Pint Capacity 195 pints Internal Condensate Pump Yes Color White Height 42 in. Casters No Power Cord Length 10 ft. Energy Factor 2.8 L/kWh Lowest Operating Temperature 33 degrees Safety Certifications UL, ETL Maximum Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) 610 CFM Maximum Amperage 13 Amps Filter Type MERV 11 Fan Operation Can Run Continuously or Only When Dehumidifying Number of Filters 1 Automatic Defrost Yes Refrigerant Type R-410A Humidistat Yes Width 20 in. Drain Hose Length 33 ft. Drain Hose Included Yes Water Container No Energy Star Yes Voltage 110-120 V Controls Electronic Depth 19 in. Weight 130 lbs. In response to this sources sought, please provide: 1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB,GSA, 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 or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. 4. Information to help determine if the requirement for 4 dehumidifiers Brand Name or Equal to- Quest Hi-E Dry 195 Dehumidifier are commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. 5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. 6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. If you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition please indicate this in your response. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the FedBizOpps notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion. 7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services. 8. Please send all responses to the MICC Purchasing Agent, Sonya Van Valkenburg, at Sonya.D.Vanvalkenburg.civ@mail.mil 845-938-8179, and be sure to include the Sources Sought Notice W911SD-19-R0161 in your email subject line to prevent your reply from being deleted as SPAM.