Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR S... General. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT and is for informational/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. Contract Information. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Northwestern Division, Portland District (CENWP) has been tasked to solicit a Service contract for Clearing of Pressure Relief Drains in the Spillway of Applegate Dam. The proposed project will be a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. Responses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make an acquisition strategy decision. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of the small business members of the industry, to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) are highly encouraged to respond. Minimum Technically Acceptable Contractor Expertise Criteria: The Contractor must demonstrate through references, project lists, or reports, they possess experience as it relates to this project. Two projects maximum will be accepted for review. North American Industrial Classification Codes (NAICS): 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings Project Description. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has a requirement to perform Clearing of Pressure Relief Drains located at Applegate Dam, located approximately 22 miles South-East of Applegate, OR. The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to clear the spillway pressure relief drains. The Contractor will be working in the dam spillway, which is a 50% concrete slope with difficult access. The Contractor shall be experienced in planning and coordination of activities in an active, critical and secure environment where disruption of normal operations must be minimized. See Draft Performance Work Statement for an overview of the drain clearing services. The pressure relief drains are located in the foundation and training walls of the spillway. There are approximately 330 drains to be cleared. Access to the drains is limited given the grade of the spillway and adjacent vegetation. For additional information refer to the attachments. Contract duration is estimated at 30 calendar days. Submission Instructions. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) SUBJECT: W9127N20Q0001_Applegate Spillway Foundation Pressure Relief Drains. Please send to Megan Acord, Contract Specialist, at Megan.l.acord@usace.army.mil by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time 18 October, 2019. All successfully submitted responses will receive an acknowledgement by return email. ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A Firm's response to this Sources Sought shall be limited to five (5) pages and shall include the following information:Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE and DUNS number, and the Construction Bonding Level per contract. Firm's small business category and Business Size: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) firm, Historically underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB). Provide relevant information on the Firm's experience/Capabilities as it pertains to the proposed work outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Provide a maximum of two examples of projects similar in size, scope and complexity with a brief description of each project, customer name, timeliness of performance, contract number, customer satisfaction and the dollar value. Projects considered similar in scope to this project include new fire protection and life safety system installation in hydropower or industrial facilities, including pressurized egress path installation. The example projects shall illustrate how the contractor is able to work safely following USACE safety manual or other safety manual guidelines, how the contractor is able to follow all applicable regulations, all while completing the project within project deadlines. Indicate if your firm has a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and their years of experience. Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow up information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses a solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https: //www.sam.gov and remain current for the duration of the contract to be eligible for award of a Government contract.