Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

INTRODUCTION The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties ... INTRODUCTION The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Aseptic Cleaning Services for the Rodriguez Army Health Clinic at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico. The intention is to procure these services as 8(a) direct award (sole source). RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH MAY BE USED TO ISSUE THE REQUIREMENT AS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. HOWEVER, THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LOCAL (PUERTO RICO BASED 8(A) SMALL BUSINESS COMPANIES). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico DISCLAIMER “This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a “Request for Proposal (RFP)” to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized through the Contract Opportunities website at https://beta.sam.gov/ . It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Contract Opportunities website for additional information pertaining to this requirement.” REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The Contractor shall provide Aseptic Cleaning Services at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico. Further detail is provided in the draft statement of work and specifications If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: Business Name, Address, , Person of Contact, Telephone Email address Business size (small, large) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) Provide skill services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) Secure financial and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) Implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with delivery order schedules for one or multiple projects within same period. ELIGIBILITY The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 561720, Janitorial Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $19,500,000. The Product Service Code is S201. Only 8(a) certified small business will be considered at this time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT) A draft Statement of Work and Specifications are attached for review. (Attachment 1) Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement, information requested and answers to all questions indicated. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 20 August 2020; 10:00 am, Local Time Puerto Rico. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to baryan.a.sierra.civ@mail.mil and paula.claudio.civ@mail.mil. This documentation must address at a minimum the following items: 1) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? 2) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? 3) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 (Deviation 220-O0008), the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 80% of the work described in the statement of work for the base period as well as the option periods. 4) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc. 5) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. The estimated period of performance consists of 1 base year plus 4 (One year) Option Periods. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Type contract type. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. No phone calls will be accepted. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.