Inactive

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. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of industry so the government can make informed business decisions. We are seeking responses from both large and small business members of industry to include: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are highly encouraged to respond. Reponses to this Sources Sought announcement will be used by the Government to make business decisions and to inform potential future solicitations. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is: 237990 The related size standard is: $45,000,000.00. Formal Sources Sought Response Due – 19-JAN-2024 at 10:00 am PST. Project Background. – The work site is located at in Jackson County near Trail, Oregon. From I-5, take Exit 30 for OR-62 toward Klamath Falls/Medford, travel for approximately 30 miles on OR-62 to McGregor Park and Visitor's Center. An additional waterline is needed to connect an existing well to an existing distribution line. The new connection will provide potable water to the visitor center nearby. Please refer to A.02 McGregor Park Waterline Specs 90% Project Objectives. – Installation of approximately 320 linear feet of 3-inch diameter Polyethylene (PE) water distribution piping. Installation of a 3-inch backflow preventor and two 3-inch ball valves for isolation. Backflow preventer and ball valves are to be housed by valve boxes. Conduct water quality testing once connection is complete. Restore project site to include backfill of excavations with suitable material, asphalt repair, and seeding. Anticipated Construction Schedule: CENWP intends to advertise February 2024 and award April 2024 Construction Contract with estimated construction completion by the end of calendar year 2024. Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current ECC is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Ref. FAR 36.204 Disclosure of Magnitude and DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. Number and Type of Contracts: NWP contemplates awarding 1 Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract. The acquisition strategy decision has not yet been determined. Maximum Small business participation is being sought at both the Prime and subcontracting levels. Acquisition Strategy: The expected method to determine the best value to the government is TO BE DETERMINED (TBD) Project Specific Constraints and Challenges: N/A Questions for Industry: Is there anything in our SOW that would discourage you from bidding? Is there anything in our SOW that would cause enhanced pricing uncertainty? Are there any market conditions or industry practices that you feel the government needs to be aware of? Submission Instructions. Formal responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) with SUBJECT: Sources Sought – W9127N23SS0906. Please email to Andrea Smothers, Contracting Officer, at Andrea.K.Smothers@usace.army.mil and Andrew Sprys Contracting Specialist, at Andrew.J.Sprys@usace.army.mil by 10:00 am Pacific Standard time on 19-JAN-2024. Interested parties’ responses to this Sources Sought shall be limited to six (6) pages and shall include the following information: Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE and Unique Entity ID. Firm's business category and size: Large Business (include summary of small business participation metrics), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses to include 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to include Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small business (SDVOSB) and at the subcontracting level, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). An explanation of the prime firm’s capabilities, special qualifications/certifications and equipment and describe the work to be self-performed as it pertains to the proposed work outlined in the Project Scope. A description of work performed under similar project constraints and challenges listed under paragraph 4. Project Examples (for Joint Ventures, please include projects completed by the Joint Venture if available): To be considered for a potential set aside strategy, provide a maximum of three (3), minimum of one (1), (List the critical elements required) project(s). These project examples must be similar in size, scope and complexity to the work described in paragraph 3 of this notice, with a description of each project (to include pertinent qualitative and quantitative information about featured scope elements), and include the following: Project Title Contract Number Contract award date Customer name, phone number and email address Prime or Subcontractor Initial contract dollar value Final contract dollar value Initial contract completion date Final contract completion date Customer satisfaction The Government may verify information in CPARS or PPIRS. Firm's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential. Firm's Bonding Capability in the form of a letter from Surety. Firm's interest and the likelihood in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. (Refer to planned advertise and performance dates) Responses to the government’s questions in paragraph 5 and any other information the contractor feels the government needs to be aware of. 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 capabilities 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. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to have size status considered. You must remain current for the duration of the source selection process to be eligible for award of a government contract. Attachments: A.02 McGregor Park Waterline Specs 90% A.03 Attachment 1 - As-Built McGregor Waterline