Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

IN-HOUSE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Reclamation has a need for in-house fire service education and training requirements per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This requirement will al... The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Reclamation has a need for in-house fire service education and training requirements per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This requirement will also provide value-added firefighter education and training activities in manual fire combat as needed by the Reclamation Fire Dept. Each on-site training requirement will be based on Reclamation's evaluation of site-, personnel- and topical-specific needs and requirements. The Contractor will provide education/training based on those needs and requirements. The Contractor must have knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) structural fire training and education requirements, Industrial Fire Protection systems suppression and regulations and best practices. Contractor must also be an industry expert in Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) use and application along with Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating plants with High Voltage Electrical, Transmission and Generation fire systems and suppression. This quarterly training over a five (5) year period at the Grand Coulee Power Office in Grand Coulee, WA 99133. This acquisition is 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. We anticipate issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) by April 28, 2022, but all dates in this notice are subject to change. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site. Reclamation intends to award one firm firm-fixed-price contract. The anticipated date to issue the Request for Quote, 140R1722Q0018, (written) is approximately the last week of April, 2022. The anticipated closing date is the last week of May. The anticipated award date is the last week of June. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the closing of this solicitation. The initial period of performance (base year) shall be Award of Contract award date plus 12 months, with four (4) 1-year option years to renew. The anticipated period of performance is: Base Year: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Option Year One: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Option Year Two: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Option Year Three: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Option Year Four: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This service will be purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5, simplified acquisition procedures apply. The Government will evaluate quotes based on factors listed in the solicitation. Contracting Office Address: Bureau of Reclamation, CPN-Region, Grand Coulee Power Office, PO Box 620, Code 7810, Grand Coulee, WA 99133 Place of Performance: Grand Coulee Power Office, Grand Coulee, Washington Point of Contact: Paula Gross, Contract Specialist 509-633-6132, pgross@usbr.gov

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region has a This requirement is ... THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region has a This requirement is intended to provide in-house fire service education and training requirements per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. This requirement will also provide value-added firefighter education and training activities in manual fire combat as needed by the Reclamation Fire Dept. Each on-site training requirement will be based on Reclamation's evaluation of site-, personnel- and topical-specific needs and requirements. The Contractor will provide education/training based on those needs and requirements. The Contractor must have knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) structural fire training and education requirements, Industrial Fire Protection systems suppression and regulations and best practices. Contractor must also be an industry expert in Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) use and application along with Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating plants with High Voltage Electrical, Transmission and Generation fire systems and suppression. Pursuant to Part 12 and Part 13.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Reclamation intends to issue a written Request for Quotation (RFQ) on or about 11 April 2022. The solicitation will be issued using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools, with a Small Business Size Standard of $16.5 million. This notice is to assist the Contracting Officer in determining the appropriate socio-economic (if any) set aside. Reclamation intends to award one (1) firm-fixed price purchase order. The initial period of performance (base year) is one (1) year, with four (4), one-year option periods. Option periods shall be exercised at Reclamation's discretion. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A solicitation will be issued at a later date. Interested persons may identify their interest and e-mail a capability statement and relevant history, along with a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, to Contract Specialist Paula Gross (pgross@usbr.gov). Responses must be received by 28 March 2022 at 1700 PDT to be considered by Reclamation. A determination by Reclamation not to compete this proposed acquisition, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of Reclamation. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of market research and will not be returned. This sources sought notice shall not be construed as a commitment by Reclamation nor will Reclamation pay for any information provided. This opportunity will be posted on SAM.gov. Any contractor interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission of a quote. SAM.gov. is a Federal Government owned and operated, FREE website located at www.SAM.gov.