Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

INTRODUCTION: FAR 52.215?3, “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes” this Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a sol... INTRODUCTION: FAR 52.215?3, “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes” this Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the U.S. Coast Guard. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Dredge the boat basin at USCG Station Port Huron, MI to the limits shown on the drawings. Over depth dredging Contaminated Dredging; if present Hazardous material dredging; if present The proposed project will be a direct 8(a) set aside, firm?fixed?price construction project outlined in FAR Part 36. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220 applies to this procurement. In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated price range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The duration of the project is currently estimated at 77 calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Disclaimer: There is no solicitation currently. This RFI is not a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary; the Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. After reviewing RFI responses to this RFI, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on the Contract Opportunities SAM.GOV website or distributed to contract holders if a strategically sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when deciding on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Request: Please provide the following information: Organization name Address POC name POC email address POC telephone number Socioeconomic status What information and/or resources would you typically need from the government to perform this effort? Does your company currently have existing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWAC) (e.g. GSA) or other strategically sourced contracts for these types of requirements that the USCG can order off? If yes, please provide contract number, what agency it is with, and agency point of contact information. What type of contract (e.g. firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, etc.) have you been issued before for this type of work? Do you recommend one type or a perhaps a hybrid (i.e. a contract that allows several types)? Provide any general comments, thoughts, and feedback your company would like to share regarding this RFI. Provide organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, organizations should address the logistical, administrative, and management structure of such arrangements. Submission Instructions: Interested parties are invited to submit a response to the above by February 2, 2024. All responses and questions regarding this RFI must be emailed to Maria Davila at maria.r.davila@uscg.mil.