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Sources Sought Information Request Form Project Name: Military Funeral Honors Bugler Brief Description: The contractor shall provide a trumpet, cornet, or bugle, with mouthpiece, pitched in the key of... Sources Sought Information Request Form Project Name: Military Funeral Honors Bugler Brief Description: The contractor shall provide a trumpet, cornet, or bugle, with mouthpiece, pitched in the key of B-flat to play “Taps”. The contractor shall provide all services on an as needed, if needed basis. The Government Agency estimates the following number of funeral services may occur based on historical data, however, the Government Agency makes no guarantee as to the amount of services that may be required of the contractor. The contractor shall be present at the gravesite on the date, time, and location specified by the Agency’s designated funeral director. The contractor will arrive at the gravesite at least 30 minutes prior to the service and remain at the site for approximately 120 minutes or until completion of the gravesite ceremony, whichever comes firstThe contractor shall be present at the gravesite on the date, time, and location specified by the Agency’s designated funeral director. The contractor will arrive at the gravesite at least 30 minutes prior to the service and remain at the site for approximately 120 minutes or until completion of the gravesite ceremony, whichever comes first. In cases where the gravesite service is delayed, the contractor shall only be required to remain at the gravesite for up to one and one ½ hours from the scheduled time of the service. The contractor may remain until completion of all gravesite services; however, the contractor shall agree and understand that no additional compensation will be made by the Agency. The contractor must follow the directions of the ranking military representative present at each funeral service regarding the physical location and timing of the performance of “Taps”. At the specified time, the contractor shall perform “Taps” on the trumpet, cornet, or bugle. The rendition of “Taps” played by the contractor shall be similar in musical style and interpretation to the recording located online at: http://bands.army.mil/bugle/taps.asp. The contractor may perform at more than one funeral service per day if the contractor’s services can be coordinated with adequate time in between funeral services. In the case of multiple funerals at the same location, the contractor’s services shall be separated by 60 minutes or more, unless the Agency and the contractor mutually agree on a reduced time between services. Projected Requirements is 70 funerals services per month. Location: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon NAICS Code: 711130 – Musical Groups and Artists Interested firms please respond with this information form and the following requested information. Please complete all sections of the document. 1. Company Information: Company name: ______________________________________________________________ Company Address as registered in System for Award Management (SAM): ______________________________________________________________________________ ( ) I have confirmed that my address listed above is exactly the same as listed in (SAM) ( ) The above address is not the same in (SAM), but registration is being corrected to the above listed address DUNS Number: ________________________________ 2. Socio-economic status for the listed NAICS code - please check all that apply: ( ) Large business ( ) Small business ( ) Small disadvantaged business ( ) 8(a) program participant ( ) HUB Zone business ( ) Woman-Owned business ( ) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The firm must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ with the socio-economic status identified above and the NAICS code specified in the sources sought notice. If the firm’s (SAM) record does not include this project’s NAICS code, the firm will not be considered. ( ) I have confirmed that my firm is registered in SAM for the NAICS code and business type selected ( ) My firm is not registered in SAM with the NAICS code and business status selected, but the firm qualifies and registration is in process ( ) My firm is not registered in SAM for the identified NAICS code 3. Examples of similar work: Provide At least three but no more than five projects completed within the last three years that are similar in nature to the work being referenced to. Include the following information: Type of project Dollar value of the project Contract number (if applicable) Location of the work Reference Brief description (1-2 paragraphs) Identify if the project was performed for a government or private entity. Indicate if your firm was a prime contractor or subcontractor. If you firm was a subcontractor, provide the percentage of work that was awarded and completed on the project by your firm. Please keep this documentation to 1 page per project. 4. Availability and Capacity: Provide a brief statement that your firm has the availability and capacity for the requirement 5. Certification: In the event our firm meets the criteria listed in the solicitation when advertised and as a result of the submission of this documentation, it is our firms’ intention to submit a proposal as a prime contractor. Signature: ___________________________ Printed Name: ___________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone No. _____________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________ Please e-mail the completed form and attachments to deannie.l.darrow.civ@mail.mil. Submission of this form and attachments will not qualify your firm for the referenced project. The Information being requested and received is strictly for the purposes of market research and intended for Government use only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION, PLANS OR SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT AT THIS TIME. THERE WILL BE NO “SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR” AS A RESULT OF THE RECEIPT OF THIS INFORMATION. Commonly asked Questions Q1: What is a sources sought? A1: The intent a sources sought is to assist the government contract activity to identify potential qualified small, Small business, Small disadvantaged business, 8(a) program participant, HUB Zone business , Woman-Owned business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) business that can perform a specific service. Following a review of the responses to this synopsis the Government identifies potential contract set asides or stipulations to bolster opportunities for small and disadvantage businesses. Q2: When can I submit a proposal? A2: When the USPFO for Oregon issues a synopsis it will have information regarding the date the solicitation will be available as well as other pertinent information regarding the project. The solicitation will be available during this Fiscal Year. Interested offerors should follow this announcement on the Federal Business Opportunities to ensure they received updated information regarding this project. Q3: I am subcontractor. Will I be able to submit a proposal for this project? A3: Any contractor can submit a proposal and it will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria in the solicitation. Reference A1, the solicitation has not been issued yet.