Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only. This is NOT a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. The submission of this information is for planning purposes only. It i... This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only. This is NOT a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. The submission of this information is for planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District does not intend to award a contract based on this request for information. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is conducting market research to facilitate a determination of acquisition strategy for this procurement. The determination of the acquisition strategy for this procurement lies solely with the Government and will be based on market research and information available to the Government from other sources. A market survey is being conducted to the determine the market capabilities of potential contractors and determine if there are a reasonable number of firms, large or small businesses, interested in performing the required work in the required location. A decision as to whether the work will be set-aside for specific socio-economic category businesses is pending. Therefore, the Government is particularly seeking responses from small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses: 8(a) concerns, HUBZONE concerns, woman-owned small businesses, veteran or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Large businesses should also respond. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 337214 – Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing. The business size standard for NAICS Code 337214 is 1,000. The duration of this contract to perform Modular Wall System is 90 days after date of contract. It is the Government’s intent to award a Firm Fixed Price All work shall be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this request or any follow up information requests. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This performance work statement describes the requirements for: the procurement, delivery, set up, and installation of new Modular Wall System and Furniture; the removal of existing furniture and furnishings; and relocation of utilities and data/cable lines needed for the reconfiguration of offices within the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District Office of Counsel, at 69 Darlington Rd., Wilmington, NC. The anticipated Period of Performance is as follows: 90 days after date of award. Offeror's response to this notice shall be limited to seven (7) pages and shall include the following information: : General information: Firm Name Firm Address DUNS number and Cage Code NAICS (list all NAICS under which your firm is registered) Responsible Point of Contact Business Type and Size Small Business Classifications (indicate all applicable classifications, including small business, HUBZone small business, Small Disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, Woman-Owned small business, Minority, Native American small business) NOTE: Any supporting documentation that confirms your socio-economic status should be provided, i.e., letter of certification from VA confirming SDVOSB status. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of HubZone and 8(a) via SAM, and VA Certification of VOSB and SDVOSB’s through the Vendor Information Pages at https://vip.vetbiz.va.gov. Identification of Joint Ventures (Business Name, Business Size and Cage Code of JV); Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the Prime Contractor and work accomplished by the teaming partner Firm's interest in submitting a proposal in response to the solicitation when it is issued; Level of performance and payment bonding capacity that the company could attain for the proposed contract; Indication of certification(s) related to Modular Furniture Installation and other relevant certifications; Identification of areas within the United States where the company has the capability to work: Demonstration of the firm's experience as a prime contractor on projects that are substantially complete or completed within the last seven (7) years which are similar to the project in size, scope and complexity. Projects considered similar in scope to the project shall include Modular Furniture Installment. With each project experience provided, include the date when the project was completed or will be complete, location of the project, and contract amount. A description of how the experience relates to the proposed project. The response must show that the respondent possesses the necessary skills and experience. Please only include a narrative of the requested information; additional information will not be reviewed. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointment for presentations will be made. Email the requested information, with delivery and read receipt requested to: Andrea Green at Andrea.M.Green@usace.army.mil Courtesy Copy: Edward A. Boddie at Edward.A.Boddie@usace.army.mil The email should be titled: Modular Wall System Sources Sought Response [insert company short name] If you have questions please contact Andrea Green at Andrea.M.Green@usace.army.mil