SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort McCoy, WI 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 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Event. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if two (2) or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made.
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. We encourage all large and small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.
This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
The anticipated NAICS code(s) is 721110 – Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels with a size standard of $40.0 Million.
The estimated period of performance is: January 21, 2025 to January 27, 2025.
Attached is the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
The deadline for response to this request is no later than 10:00AM CST, December 6, 2024. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to Mrs. Leslie Koenig at leslie.a.koenig2.civ@army.mil .
No phone calls will be accepted.
All questions must be submitted to the email address identified above. 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.
In response to this sources sought, please provide:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. Please note that FAR 52.219-14 Deviation 2021-O0008, Revision 1 will apply if set-aside for small business.
3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.
4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.
5. Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.
6. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes, at scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil , or 210-466-3015, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC information from the sam.gov notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS to acquiring the identified items/services.
Sole Source Intent: The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Arizona, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract with a Time and Materials Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) on a sole source basis with PerkinElmer U.S. LLC, 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT. 06484-4797. The USAYPG has a requirement for annual onsite maintenance and repair of Government owned laboratory instruments manufactured by PerkinElmer U.S. LLC. (PE) such as: NexIon ICP-MS, (serial number: 815N9011902X); Poly Science Whisper Cool Chiller, (serial number: 1901-00293); Turbo Matrix 40 Headspace Sampler (serial number M41L0209133); Oil Express 4 Autosampler (serial number: JA125N4532); Clarus 580 GC (serial number: 580S15043002); Clarus 680GC (serial number: 680S15061501) and Clarus 500 GC (serial number: 650N6121207). These instruments have unique designs and proprietary parts and firmware/software that only Perkin Elmer technicians can service and repair. Perkin Elmer does not authorize third parties to service or repair their instruments. Period of Performance is Base Year - 26 November 2024 to 25 November 2025 with (2) one year option periods. Option Year 1 - 26 November 2025 to 25 November 2026 and Option Year 2 - 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2027. Authority of this requirement will be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization. The North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) Code is 811210 with a standard size of $34M.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If you feel your firm possesses the ability to provide these requirements, then you must respond by demonstrating your firm's technical capability to meet these requirements by 25 November 2024, 11:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time (MST). In order to protect proprietary information and prevent the unintentional releasing of guarded information all interested firms must conduct their own research regarding the specifications of the above listed items. All inquiries shall be clearly marked with reference number PANMCC-24-P-0000 016897 and e-mailed to the point of contact is listed below.
The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, material, and special equipment necessary to perform a complete Annual cooling tower disinfection and cleaning on the facility cooling tower basin and associated equipment located at Phoenix Indian Medical Center 4212 n 16th Street Phoenix AZ 85106.
AMENDMENT: Schedule site visit and extend due date
AMENDMENT 2: Schedule site visit and extend due date
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Kayenta Health Center (KHC) - Kayenta, Arizona, intends to negotiate a non-competitive firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awards to Abbott Laboratories - UEI No. KG86DX52E8U5, Shamrock Foods Co. - UEI No. FNMABKEBU4P8, Sysco USA I, Inc. – UEI No. G5BEJ6KGRK65, and US Foods, Inc. - UEI No. HUMMHMS77BY8, for various supplies for miscellaneous commercial food products, subsistence and non-subsistence food items; food, dietary, and kitchen supplies to be ordered on an “as needed basis” as required by the Dietetics Department. Award will be for three (3) years as a base plus two option years.
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Abbott Laboratories, Shamrock Foods Co., Sysco USA I, Inc., and US Foods Co. is uniquely qualified to provide the required supplies for the Clinic, to coordinate all aspects of patients’ nutritional care and provide attractive, nutritious meals made with high quality ingredients for direct patient care.
This notice is not a solicitation or a request for offers. Any potential sources other than Abbott Laboratories, Shamrock Foods Co., Sysco USA I, Inc., and US Foods Co. may submit a capability statement via electronic mail to Jerlyn Begay, Contract Specialist, at jerlyn.begay@ihs.gov by 1:00 PM EST on Monday, 12/09/2024.
Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Arizona Forest Engineering and Road Maintenance (FERM) Blanket Purchase Agreement
Typical Service Activities
Road Maintenance service types of work will consist of routine work necessary to maintain the National Forest Road System in a functioning condition, providing safe public access and protecting the transportation facility investment and adjacent environmental resources.
Work is generally confined to within the limits of the existing traveled way and adjacent ditches, shoulders and cut/fill slopes. Work may also take place under or adjacent to the traveled way for resource protection, road stabilization, or to maintain traffic flow.
Potential Performance Activities: Sign Maintenance; Work Area Management (traffic control); Bridge maintenance; Surface Maintenance (Blading, Compaction, Watering); Drainage Maintenance (Slide & Slough Removal, Ditch Cleaning, Culvert Inlet/Outlet Cleaning, Cross-drain installation and maintenance, Ditch and Catch Basin Buttressing), Shoulder maintenance, Fill slope Armoring, Hazard Removal (Danger Tree Falling, Rock Fall and Debris Removal, etc.); Vegetation Management (seeding, brushing requirements); Bridge, guardrail, and Cattle guard Maintenance; Road Closure Device Maintenance or Construction, Rock Crushing and Stockpiling; Placement of Spot Rock; Dust Abatement; Minor Flood Repair and Water Diversion, and Road Demolition. Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER), Fire Suppression Rehabilitation, and Stream Restoration. Other complex systems may be within the scope to support road maintenance and restoration activities. Log out and mobilization costs are incidental to ordered work unless otherwise specified in the call order. This also includes trailheads, campgrounds, and other facility related roadwork.
Typical Construction Activities
Road construction types of work will consist of all construction activities normally associated with new road construction or reconstruction, but will be limited in scale, size, and complexity.
Work is generally confined to within the limits of the existing traveled way and adjacent ditches, shoulders and cut/fill slopes, or under the road prism for stream crossing improvements or road stabilization.
Possible Performance Activities: Surveying/Staking of Work Activities, signing (traffic control and new sign installation); Clearing; Earthwork and realignment; Drainage (surface, subsurface, drain dips, corrugated metal pipe, under drains, etc.); Aquatic Passage Work activities (small bridges or prefabricated structures, etc.); Aggregate Placement (base, surface, pit-run, riprap, etc.); Erosion Control (some erosion control such as seeding may be a service work activity; Shoulder, cut and fill slope reconstruction; Asphalt Placement, Asphalt Restoration (grinding, overlays, pothole patching, skin patching, crack sealing, chip sealing (some activities may be service work activity for supply/install), etc.); Cut/Fill Slope Stabilization; Aquatic Passage Construction; Cattle guard Installation; Installing Closure Devices (gates, earthen barriers, guardrails, etc.); Fence and Gate construction. Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER), Fire Suppression Rehabilitation, Stream Restoration, and specialty projects may also be included, such as recreation facility enhancements (campground road/trail work, toilet installation, parking lot and boat launch repairs, etc.). Other complex systems may be within the scope to support road maintenance and restoration activities. Emergency road repairs may require snowplowing for access, but in general, snowplowing is not part of this contract. Log out and mobilization costs are incidental to ordered work unless otherwise specified in the call order. This also includes trailheads, campgrounds, and other facility related roadwork.
PROJECT LOCATION: Projects shall covers the state of Arizona including the following forests; Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto. The terrain varies and can have moderate hills on some areas and steep grades in others. Soil conditions vary as well, from soft and sandy to compacted and rocky. A general vicinity map will be included with all call orders. Maps will also be available to assist in locating the individual roads and are available for purchase.
Contractors shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, supplies (unless specified elsewhere as Government-furnished), and incidentals required to accomplish specified work in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Work is estimated to begin around January 15, 2023. Engineering point of contact is Armando De La Cruz, telephone: (505) 842-3859. NAICS 237310 with size standard $39.5 mil. This project is set aside 100% for small business.
Vail-Tortlita Double-Circuit 230-kV Transmission Line Rebild
Sole Source Acquisition.
Notice of Intent to Award – Blanket Purchase Agreement
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Tsaile Health Center intends to negotiate two (2) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) IAW FAR 13.303-2(c)(1) & FAR 8.405-3 (3)(i) with FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LLC and RED HERITAGE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC COMPANY LLC for the delivery of Laboratory supplies for Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy and Point-of-Care testing to be ordered on an as-needed basis for the Tsaile Health Center Laboratory Department.
The anticipated period of performance is a base period from the date of award to December 31,2025. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 325413 – In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing with a small business size standard of employees at 1,250.
No further awards will be made unless the needs for Tsaile Health Center changes. Any other vendors who believe they are capable of providing the delivery of the items listed above are encouraged to submit their capability statement, price lists and catalogs to Tsaile Health Center Laboratory Department. If no affirmative written response is received by Closing Date/Time, the contract will be issued without further notice.
In the event additional services are required, capable vendors may be contacted. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations and a solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with the notice of intent. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered.
PVAHCS Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) supports the sterilizers used in Sterile Processing Service. The Phoenix VA does not have the expertise to maintain the sterilizers.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.
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Project Title: Generator Switchgear System PLC/CPU Upgrades
Tracking Number: IHS1503955
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit, Four Corners Regional Healthcare Center, located at HCR 6100 US Hwy 160 & Route 35 Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514 is seeking capable sources to replace the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Program Logic Control (PLC) system at the Four Corners Regional Healthcare Center.
The period of performance will be 90 days from the Date of Award.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 335313 – Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.
In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.
THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.
NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. – MT.
AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:
All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties, or any other type of set aside.
Point of Contact:
Stephen Silversmith, Contract Specialist
Phone: 505-726-8801
Email: Stephen.Silversmith@ihs.gov
Place of Performance:
Four Corners Regional Healthcare Center
HCR 6100 US Hwy 160 & Route 35
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Health Center, located in/at Highway 160, Mile Post 394.3, Kayenta, AZ 86033 has an upcoming requirement for proficiency test survey kits and proficiency testing services for continuing accreditation of Clinical Laboratory services and a CLIA requirement to maintain enrollment in a proficiency testing program. The period of performance is 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2025. The North American Industry Classification System or NAICS code is 621511 - Medical Laboratories with a small business size standard of $41.5.
The Request for Quotations No. 75H71025Q00038 using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be issued on or by December 13, 2025. Evaluation factors may include technical capability to meet the government need, minimum education requirements, professional certifications, past performance, and price. Quotes will be due on or by December 20, 2024. The acquisition is a full and open competition.
In accordance with 52.204-7(b)(1) prospective contractors must have – and maintain (in accordance with 52.204-13(c) – an active profile in the System for Award Management at beta.SAM.gov in order to submit a quote.
For additional information, contact Flora Washington, flora.washington@ihs.gov, (928) 380-8345.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
Maintenance, supply, and transportation services at Fort Huachuca, AZ.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Greater Arizona Healthcare System is currently seeking to add a Vet Center leased space in the City of Ganado. Sources that are interested in leasing space to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Respondents are advised that the Government assumes no responsibility to award a lease based upon responses to this advertisement.
Refer to attached SF 1449 "Solicitation -W91RUS25R0004-" for more details. A site visit shall be held for this requirement, instructions on how to attend are found within the attachment.
To ensure visibility of submission, ensure to use either of the following Subject Titles:
Solicitation
General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:
State: Arizona
City: Tucson
Delineated Area: Tucson City Limits
Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 1,000
Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 1,300
Space Type: Warehouse, Industrial, Flex, Parking Garage, Surface Parking
Parking Spaces (Total): 0
Parking Spaces (Surface): 0
Parking Spaces (Structured): 0
Parking Spaces (Reserved): 0
Full Term: 5 years
Firm Term: 5 years
Option Term: 1 option to renew for 5 years
Additional Requirements: N/A
Offered space must meet Government requirements for fire safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. A fully serviced lease is required. Offered space shall not be in the 100-year flood plain.
Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Section 889 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). ). For more information, visit: https://acquisition.gov/FAR- Case-2019-009/889_Part_B.
Expressions of Interest Due: December 20, 2024
Market Survey (Estimated): February 11, 2025
Occupancy (Estimated): October 17,2025
Send Expressions of Interest to: Erin Winschel / Lease Contracting Officer
Email Address: erin.winschel@gsa.gov
Government Contact Information
Lease Contracting Officer: Erin Winschel
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
***See FAR 52.212-01 and FAR 52.212-02 and the respective addendums to each clause in the RFP for detailed proposal instructions and evaluation criteria***
This is a synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation Number FA8604-24-R-B011 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03/02-23-2024 and DPN 20240326. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. The NAICS CODE for this solicitation is 333922. This solicitation is subject to FAR Clause 52.219-14, “Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2020-O0008).” FAR Clause 52.219-14 states that, for “Supplies, (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.”
This RFP has twenty-four (24) line items. The performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for a Storage Aid System at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico and Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. All solicitation specifications/drawings will be posted at the following location: http://www.SAM.gov.
Contract Completion is required within 270 days from date of award. FOB point is Destination (e.g., Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico and Luke Air Force Base, Arizona). Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
The contractor must be registered in SAM prior to award. The Government will make an award from this request for proposal to the technically acceptable, responsible offeror whose proposal offers the lowest price to the Government. The Government reserves the right to not make an award at all.
All proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on 12 August 2024.
Any proposal, modification, or revision that is received at the designated Government office after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered.
Please note that DoDSafe is required for proposal submission. Send requests for proposal submission to emily.gomez.3@us.af.mil and andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil.
To ensure a competitive balance, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, questions concerning this RFP will only be accepted until 05 August 2024 by 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Questions shall be submitted by e-mail to emily.gomez.3@us.af.mil and andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil.
Be advised that offerors are not permitted to deliver proposals in-person.
No telephone, written, e-mail or fax requests for documents will be accepted; all interested offerors must download their own documents from the internet - no exceptions. All interested offerors are requested to register for this solicitation.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs associated with any response to this notice as incurred by prospective contractors.
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Project Title: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for Dental Supplies for Chinle Comprehensive Health Facility and Pinon Health Center
Tracking Number: IHS1504404_IHS1504407
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF), located in Chinle, AZ 86503 and Pinon Health Center (PHC), located in Pinon, AZ 86510, are seeking capable Indian Economic Enterprise sources to satisfy this requirement for Miscellaneous Dental Supplies for the Dental Departments.
The anticipated Period of Performance for this requirement will be One (1) Base Year Period beginning from the Date of Award.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide supplies with those described in this notice.
In accordance with the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, the Indian Health Service shall give preference at all times, as far as practicable, to Indian economic enterprises. If your firm is capable of providing the supplies and/or services described in this notice, complete the attached representation form and submit it along with the rest of the requested documents identified in this notice.
THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY SUCH AS INDIAN-OWNED ENTERPRISE SET ASIDES, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE, ANY OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC SET ASIDE, OR UNRESTRICTED.
NOTE: If this requirement is set-aside, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting will apply; similarly-situated entity description applies. This clause requires that the concern perform at least 50 percent (50%) of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested sources must submit a capabilities package to the primary point of contact listed below, no later than (NLT) 12:00pm MST on December 23, 2024.
AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE POC LISTED IN THIS NOTICE:
All of the above information must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on availability of interested qualified Buy-Indian parties, or any other type of set aside.
Point of Contact:
Teola Autaubo, Purchasing Agent
Email: teola.autaubo@ihs.gov
Place of Performance:
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF)
Highway 191 Hospital Drive
Chinle AZ 86503
Pinon Health Center
2 Miles E. of Pinon on NR 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
This is a request for information (RFI) for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is posted for this requirement in the future, it will not have the same reference number.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to obtain information about capabilities and market information related to biosolids drying systems and is for planning purposes only. This RFI is not a request for competitive proposals; therefore, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time.
The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section (USIBWC), will be seeking proposals from all interested parties for improvements to the existing biosolids drying process at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP). The objectives are to meet a minimum of 40% dry solid content, improve efficiency, reduce operating and maintenance costs and reduce environmental impacts.
1. OVERVIEW/PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The objective of this RFI is to collect information to assist the Government in evaluating available biosolids electro-osmosis dryers to significantly reduce the current volume and weight of sludge generated at the NIWTP resulting in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner.
2. BACKGROUND
The NIWTP treats approximately 15 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) of raw sewage entering from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and Nogales, Arizona using the Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process. The Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) is treated by drum thickening followed by an open pit aerobic digestion. Digested sludge flows to a storage pond to be pumped into one of two belt filter presses and into a sludge hauling truck for disposal at the local Santa Cruz County Landfill in Rio Rico, Arizona. Current dewatering efforts may produce dry solids content in the range of 13% to 20%. Average monthly wet sludge expected is around 2,200 Tons.
Because the local landfill is nearing capacity, dry solid content will need to be disposed of at the next nearest landfills in Tucson and/or Marana, Arizona, up to 84 miles away. This results in an increase to transport distance and operating cost. The USIBWC is seeking to reduce the weight and volume of daily sludge production and maximize drying efficiency.
3. REQUESTED INFORMATION
General company description:
Interested bidders will be required to have a minimum 5 years of experience working on wastewater sludge dewatering. Interested bidders will be required to test the waste activated sludge to determine, at minimum, percent dry solids achieved, and include a cost savings analysis.
4. RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper. Submissions shall not exceed 25 pages, single-spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2" X 11”-page size. The response shall not exceed a 10 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor's capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov will be the sole repository for all information related to this RFI.
5. INDUSTRY DISCUSSIONS:
Government representatives may choose to meet with potential offerors and hold one-on-one discussions. Such discussions would only be intended to obtain further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, including any development and certification risks.
6. QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the POC listed in this announcement. Verbal questions and phone calls will not be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after above response date will be answered. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submissions of their responses.
7. DISCLAIMER:
This RFI is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis.
All information contained in the RFI is preliminary, subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR clause 52.215-3, "Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes", is incorporated by reference in this RFI. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. This RFI will be the basis for collecting information on capabilities available. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees.
This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.
The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:
2024-12-04 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.
FOB Destination shall be two locations. Please note this buy has special delivery/shipping instructions. Each line item will be delivered to a specific institution as outlined in the line items - Delivery to FCC TUCSON: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FCC TUSCON 9300 S. Wilmot Rd. Tuscon, AZ US 85756 AND FCI PHOENIX: WAREHOUSE 37900 N. 45th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ US 85086.
The DOJ BOP Field Office require the items to be Meet or Exeed. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below.
Solicitation and Buy Attachements.
***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, DOJ BOP Field Office intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the
specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOJ BOP Field Office is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple,competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration.Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email atmarketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.comprocess. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.
2 each Dell PowerEdge T560 Server
Quote must include an authorized distributor/reseller from the manufacturer to be considered for this award
Installation not required
Delivered FOB Destinatino to Phoenix Indian Medical Center - 4212 N. 16th Street - Phoenix, AZ 85016
