**Amendment 0001 Issued 11 December 2024.**

** Drawings will be uploaded as soon as they are available. **

W912EE - The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation Number W912EE25B0001 for Chicot County, AR, HWY 82 Weir, FC/MR&T, Boeuf River Basin, Boeuf River.

The work consists of construction of a weir structure. Principle features of work include clearing and grubbing, excavation, spoil bank fill, miscellaneous items, control of water, sheet pile, stone protection, lime treatment, erosion control, and storm water pollution prevention and environmental protection. 

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the construction magnitude of this project will be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

The estimated period of performance for completion of construction is 165 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

The bids will be evaluated based on lowest price submitted.

The official solicitation, plans and specifications will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found on the System for Award Management (SAM) Web Page at https://www.sam.gov/. Compact disc and hardcopies will not be available. Telephone and Fax requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Project files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download the solicitation for this project, contractors are required to register at https://www.sam.gov/. Bidders are encouraged to check often for changes (AMENDMENTS) to posted solicitation. Amendments, if/when issued, will be posted to the above referenced website for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the Offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.

Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in SAM at https://www.sam.gov and must include the NAICS code they are bidding under in order to receive a Government contract award. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

For additional information regarding this solicitation, please contact Lawren Boolos via email at Lawren.Boolos@usace.army.mil.

Technical inquiries and questions relating to the solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.ProjNet.Org when the solicitation is made available. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times.

ISSUE DATE ON OR ABOUT: 15 NOVEMBER 2024; BIDS DUE DATE AND TIME: 17 DECEMBER 2024, 1400PM CST; THIS PROCUREMENT IS A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. IT IS ISSUED UNDER NAICS CODE 237990, FSC CODE Y1PZ, FOR ONE (1) FIRM FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract, set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-l(a)(l), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for providing solid waste removal services including all dumpsters and trucks for removal, transportation, and proper disposal of solid waste at Bull Shoals and Norfork Lake Parks to Waste Connections 10 County Road 510 Midway, Arkansas 72651-9275. The anticipated completion dates of this IDIQ contract will be 28 February 2026 Base, 28 February 2027 Option 01, 29 February 2028 Option 2, 28 February 2029 Option 03, and 28 February 2030 Option 04.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. All responsible sources that could provide comparable services may submit a capability statement that will be considered, by email to Jason R. Graefen, Contract Specialist, at jason.r.graefen@usace.army.mil, by 12:00 pm central standard time, December 5th, 2024. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0001 IS HEREBY POSTED, ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY, ADDITION OF CONTROLLED PICTURES AND ADDITION OF DFARS CLAUSE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island issues solicitation W519TC-24-R-2030 for the purchase of Pull/Lift Strap, in accordance with Drawing 12577572, Revision K. The solicitation is for 57,375 ea Pull/Lift Strap with an option for an additional 57,375 ea Pull/Lift Strap and a 15 ea First Article Test. Solicitation is a total small business set-aside.

This is a sources sought synopsis for Little Rock AFB Base Pavements IDIQ. Please note that this Sources Sought does not in any way obligate the Government to award a subsequent Contract. This Sources Sought is for market research and planning purposes to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive.

Experience required is as follows:

- The contractor and/or subcontractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with airfield maintenance/repair and successfully completing work types listed below on an active airfield.

- The contractor and/or subcontractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the use of chemical detergent, Avion 50 (Chemteck Incorporated), or equal for rubber removal from airfield pavements.

- The contractor and/or subcontractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the use of ultra-high pressure, low volume water blasting equipment for paint removal from airfield pavements.

- The contractor and/or subcontractor shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in new and existing layout, preparation, and painting of airfields and roadways.

The principal features of the work for AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS shall consist of but are not limited to the following:

1. Temporary and permanent airfield markings.

2. Install erosion control measures.

3. Seal joints.

4. Spall repair.

5. Bitumen rejuvenation.

6. Random crack repair.

7. Rubber Removal

8. Friction Testing

9. Remove and disposal of concrete pavements.

10. Remove, crush, and stockpile concrete pavements.

11. Asphalt cold milling and disposal of milled material.

12. Asphalt cold milling and stockpile milled material

13. Placing, grading, and compacting government provided crushed concrete and asphalt millings.

14. Construction of new concrete pavements.

15. Groove the runway surface.

16. Install new tie-downs in new or existing pavement.

17. Placing hot mix asphalt.

18. Install subdrains.

19. Grading airfield areas to meet airfield criteria

20. Hydroseed and or sod disturbed areas.

21. Providing temporary airfield lighting during construction.

22.  All concrete repairs require Class F Fly ash in mix design.

The principal features of the work for CIVIL WORKS shall consist of but are not limited to the following:

1. Geographic Information Survey (GIS) and As-Built Drawings

2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Implementation to Little Rock AFB and Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Standards

3. Demolition of Concrete, Asphalt and Various Structures

4. Concrete Work

5. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramps, Handrails, and Site Work

6. Site Work: Excavation to Grade, Grading, Compacting, Various Materials, Clearing & Grubbing, Selective Tree Cutting, and Demolition.

7. Landscape Establishment: Topsoil, Trees, Sodding, Seeding.

8. Concrete Joint Sealant

9. Asphalt Maintenance: Crack Sealant, Rejuvenation, Slurry Seal

10. Bollard Installation- Various Types Including Lighted

11. Valve, Meter, Hydrants Adjustments

12. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) Standards Roadway Construction

13. Asphalt Construction

14. Asphalt Cold Milling

15. Roadway Maintenance of Traffic and Traffic Control Devices

16. LRAFB, AHTD, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pavement Markings and Signage

17. Culvert Installation, Modifications, and Safety End Sections

18. Drop Inlet, Curb Inlet, Junction Box Repair, Adjustments, Installation and Modifications

19. Underdrain Installation

20. Concrete Steps and Sidewalks

21. Traffic Detection Loop Installation and Repair

22.  All exterior concrete repairs require Class F Fly ash in mix design.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Little Rock AFB, AR and remote locations Blackjack Drop Zone near Romance, AR; All American Landing Zone Camp Robinson, AR; and Communication Site near Cabot, AR.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP): The period of performance is expected to be either:

• One (1) twelve (12) month base contract period with five (5) twelve (12) month option periods or
• One (1) twenty-four (24) month base contract period with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods

NAICS CODES: The Base Pavements IDIQ will be within the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code sectors and subsectors:

SECTOR/SUBSECTOR SIZE STANDARD

Sector 23 – Construction

Subsector 237 – Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $39.5M

237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $39.5M

This is a sources sought synopsis only and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation is being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Contractors are highly encouraged to submit a package containing the information below to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. Responses will not be returned. No entitlement to payment of any costs to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government’s use of such information. Information requested is for sources that have the capability and financial means to handle an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity for Airfield Pavements/Civil Works that allows Civil Engineering to have projects accomplished at an accelerated pace without competition utilizing a pre-priced contract with line items.

Information requested outlined in the below paragraphs is to be emailed to Ms. Jennifer Bradford at jennifer.bradford.2@us.af.mil, SrA Lucas Navas at lucas.navas@us.af.mil, Ms. Rachel Italiano at rachel.italiano.1@us.af.mil, and Mr. Arthur Brown at arthur.brown.17@us.af.mil, no later than 7 January 2025, 1:00 p.m. CST.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database via https://sam.gov. Prime contractors must be US-owned entities who intend to submit a package for this Sources Sought.

1. Company Information:

-Name

-Business Address

-Point of Contact

-Telephone Number

-E-mail Address

-UEI number / CAGE Code number

-Business Size in Relation to the NAICS code size standard assigned to this acquisition

-Number of Employees

-Number of Years in Business, etc.

-A positive statement of your intention to submit a proposal for this solicitation as a prime contractor.

2. Socio-economic Status (e.g., Small business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)), and any associated documents of such status, certification or approvals.

3. Prime Contractors shall be capable of securing bonding up to the amount of the task order (Payment, Performance, etc…). Provide your bonding capacity per contract and aggregate.

4. Provide a Point of Contact to assist in market research to determine solicitation set-aside, if any.

5. Demonstrate your ability to execute multiple Task Orders concurrently

6. Summarize projects that show your capabilities and past performance. The list of relevant projects may include names of project team members and firm, point of contact (Contracting Officer and Quality Assurance Evaluator/Inspector) with titles, phone numbers, project scope, type of contract, and percentage of work completed as the prime contractor.

All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on the availability of small business concerns.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS announcement to be used for preliminary market research purposes only. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. This is not a Solicitation, and no contract shall be awarded from this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to compete and perform service under a contract for the attached Performance Work Statement. A Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation and firm fixed priced contract is contemplated depending upon the responses to this synopsis.

This synopsis summarizes the requirements for the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision necessary to perform their work required for the inspection and cleaning of the potable water tanks at Cass Job Corps Center in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein.

This project is located at the Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located at 21424 North Highway 23, Ozark, AR 72949.

The proposed order is to procure an inspection and cleaning of the potable water tanks at Cass Job Corps Center. Purchase must meet forestry industry required safety specifications set by OSHA. Contractors shall demonstrate compliance with OSHA requirements of 29 CFR part 1910, Subpart T.

The contractor shall provide an inspection and cleaning of the potable water tanks at Cass Job Corps Center in accordance with the attached DRAFT Statement of Work.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Gary Durham at gary.durham@usda.gov. At minimum responses should include a capabilities statement, and a SAM UEI (Unique Entity Identifier).   

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0001 AND 0002 IS HEREBY POSTED, ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM INDUSTRY, EXTENDING SOLICITATION DEADLINE AND CORRECTING PRICE MATRIX. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island issues solicitation W519TC-25-Q-2027 for the purchase of Piston Plates, in accorance with Drawing 12630556 Revision E. The solicitation is for 2,700 ea. Piston Plates with an option for an additional 2,700 ea. Piston Plates and a 15 ea. First Article Test. Solicitation is a total small business set-aside.

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT 11/25/2024: THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN REOPENED AND CLOSING DATE EXTENDED. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AMENDMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) has a requirement for Firing Scales in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). This requirement is for a Base Year + 100% Option Year, as well at FAT Requiremetns. Firing Scales are to be provided as follows:

CLIN 0001 – M853 GRAPHICAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220012422427

QTY: 1,200 EA

CLIN 0002 - M929 GRAPHICIAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220014146399

QTY: 2,000 EA

CLIN 0003 - M930 GRAPHICIAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220015107985

QTY: 2,150 EA

CLIN 0004: M983 GRAPHICIAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220015154612

QTY: 500 EA

CLILN 0005: M816 GRAPHICAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220015198009

QTY: 1,200 EA

CLIN 0006: M767 GRAPHICAL FIRING SCALE

NSN: 1220014618827

QTY: 700 EA

Drawing access can be provided by requesting access AND providing the contract specialist with organization's fully certified and signed DD2345. The Data Custodian MUST request the access on sam.gov, or request will be denied.

UPDATE 13 AUGUST 2024: An amendment has been posted reopening the solicitation, extending the solicitation closing date and updating the forthcoming order delivery dates.

Please see the attached documents and use Amendment 0004 when submitting a quote. 

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UPDATE 18 JUNE 2024: An amendment has been posted extending the solicitation closing date, updating the requirement, and Attachment 0005 Purchase Description.

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UPDATE 30 MAY 2024: An amendment has been posted extending the solicitation closing date to 10 June 2024 at 10:00AM CST. Please see the attached document and use AMD 0002 when submitting a quote. 

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UPDATE AS OF 7 MAY 2024: An Amendment has been posted, answer a question from industry. Please see the attached document and use AMD 0001 when submitting a quote.

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Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) has a requirement for the purchase of Ground Charcoal in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal’s M116 Production. This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAR subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The result of the upcoming solicitation is a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the offeror whose quote is responsive and adheres to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation with the lowest total evaluated price.

Please see the solicitation and attachments for more information.

The overall goal of this contract is to remove vegetation debris piles from recent storm damage in Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend
Parks near Beaver Lake. The contractor shall provide all labor, fuel, materials, tools, equipment and services required to
complete the work within the multiple parks listed near Beaver Lake.

 This project is an 8(a) Competitive Small Business Set-Aside. Fifteen Mile Bayou Item 3 Channel Enlargement consist of 3.7 miles of channel enlargement from channel mile 21.7 to 25.4. Fifteen Mile Bayou, Item 3 will be widened to a bottom width of 40 feet. This procurement consists of a Base Award plus two Options. Only the Base will be obligated at time of award. The North American Industrial Classified System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990, with a small business size standard of $45M. Magnitude of Construction is $5M - $10M. This project is advertised as an 8(a) Competitive Small Business Set-Aside. IAW 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Please NOTE: this solicitation requires the offeror to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to responding to this solicitation. The NIST score is a responsiveness item. Bids/offers from contractors with a NIST score in SPRS will be considered responsive and evaluated/considered for award. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NONRESPONSIVE and thus not evaluated/considered for award. ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SAM.GOV AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ANY VENDOR THAT DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE SAM.GOV REGISTRATION WILL BE REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

Design-Bid-Build of Russellville, Arkansas Prairie Creek Small Flood Risk Management Project, Pope County, Arkansas.

W9127S24R0005

The US Army Crops of Engineers, Little Rock District (CESWL), has been tasked to solicit and award a Design-Bid-Build competitive negotiation procurement in order to obtain construction services for a Russellville, Arkansas Prairie Creek Small Flood Risk Management Project, Pope County, Arkansas.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.  The US Small Business Administration Size Standard is $45M

Project Description:

The work includes channel widening and straightening for approximately 0.9 miles of Prairie Creek in downtown Russellville, AR (from currently 20’ wide to 60’ wide at project completion. Work includes excavation of soil material along the bank and in the channel, placement of 12 – 24” riprap, and construction of retaining walls in select locations.

Work also includes the removal and replacement of bridges at Parkway Avenue and Commerce Street in downtown Russellville, demolition and removal of existing uninhabited structures and the relocation of electrical utilities at select building locations along Prairie Creek.

Interested firms must be able to provide all management, tools, supplies, parts, materials, equipment, transportation, and trained labor necessary for the construction of hydraulic structures from materials that can include, but are not limited to, soil, concrete, and large riprap.

Project features include construction of the following:

1. (650 SY concrete) and replacement of an approximately 60’ X 60’ Parkway Avenue bridge and a 60’ X 40’ Commerce Street bridge. Parkway Avenue is a main thoroughfare and its replacement must be operated with limited street closure times (compressed schedule for replacement).
2. and Removal of 6 – 10 uninhabited structures along Prairie Creek (approximately 135,000 CF of structures material and 27,000 SF of concrete, associated asphalt pavement (1,800 SY) and concrete driveways/parking lots (1,600 SY) and 750 LF of vertical and sloping concrete retaining walls to be hauled 5 miles to dump site
3. of approximately 7,000 SF existing rip-rap and replace with 2,000 square yards of grade stone-B rip-rap and 2,000 SY 6 inch aggregate rock

1. and haul approximately 40,000 cubic yards of soil material and fill approximately 2,000 CY with soil material

1. of a 10’ X 10’ concrete pad with underground bored conduit that will carry high amperage electrical service lines from the concrete pad to select locations along the exterior wall of a shopping mall. Work also includes installation of high-capacity electrical line (approximately 120 LF) from meter locations on the shopping wall to breaker boxes inside the shopping mall.
2. of construction areas, soil and dust control, erosion control
3. control expertise required

1. familiarity with Russellville, AR building codes and requirements for traffic control and construction practices

1. site for all demolition and cut material is located at Russellville municipal airport approximately 5 miles away from construction site.

The project area is located in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. Prairie Creek is subject to flashy storm-flow events when rainfall occurs. Additionally, Prairie Creek is located in a highly congested area of Russellville and street closures must be kept to a minimum. Because it’s a downtown area, working spaces will be confined. Loose material being tracked by construction equipment or falling from construction equipment, such as dust, dirt, mud, and rock must be kept to a minimum. Substantial experience in traffic control is required with minimum traffic disruptions during construction. Relocation of underground power line must coincide with ongoing channel work.

Estimated Value Range:  In Accordance with FAR 36/DFARS 236, the estimated value for this requirement is between $5M and $10M.

Estimated Schedule Dates:  The project is expected to take no longer than 720 days

Issue Solicitation:  December 06, 2024

Construction Contract Award:  August 26, 2025

Contract Completion:  September 15, 2027

All solicitation documents will be available when the solicitation is released.

The proposed contract will be competitive firm-fixed price contract procured in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using the Best Value Trade-Off process.  There will no public bid opening.  The Government will evaluate and select for contract award the contractor that provides the best value to the Government.  All contractors shall submit a proposal that includes a technical volume and a price volume.  The proposals will be given consideration for both the technical evaluations factors and price.

Small Business & 8(a) participants are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, DOD will not pay more than 85 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 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded for general construction-type procurement.

Solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).  This solicitation will be issued via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml and the Government Point of Entry (GPE), www.sam.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will be issued via the GPE/PIEE as well. It is each offerors responsibility to download the solicitation and monitor the sites for updates.

Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation. Contractors may register for SAM at no cost to them at the following website: www.sam.gov.

All questions or comments should be forwarded in writing via email to Deborah Oswalt Deborah.Oswalt@usace.army.mil and Marcus Mitchell  Marcus.D.Mitchell@usace.army.mil.

Amendment 3: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post all Questions and Answers on SAM.Gov. Please see attachment "FY 25 ISWM All Questions and Answers 25 Nov 2024"

2. Post a highlighted copy of the PWS on SAM.Gov. Please see attachment "Highlighted ISWM PWS"

Amendment 2: The purpose of this Amendment is to rescind Amendment 1 of November 13, 2024 scheduling a second site visit on November 20, 2024. It is in the Government's best interest to cancel the second site visit scheduled for this Solicitation. Questions and Answers are due NLT November 22, 2024. The proposal due date remains December 9, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. CST.

Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to provide a second site visit November 20, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. CST. Any questions must be submitted by November 22, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. CST to saraetta.alexander@us.af.mil. Alternate POC is Contracting Officer, Camille Drackette, camille.drackette@us.af.mil.

This combined synopsis and solicitation is for ISWM (Integrated Solid WasteManagement) at Little Rock Airforce Base.

Please review the solicitation and Performance Work Statement thoroughly to submit  a responsive quotation. For offerors' convenience, the Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-1 is restated below.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

In order to be determined responsive, ALL quotes must be COMPLETED on the Solicitation, responding directly to the requirements of this solicitation and sent to the identified POC's email. A complete quote consists of the following:

1. Price. Price information shall be submitted on the SF1449solicitation document for CLINS 0001 - 5007, to include all options. Offerors shall ensure a total overall contract value, to include the final six-month extension of services CLINS 5001 - 5007, is included in Block 26 of the first page of the SF1449.

2. Past Performance: Documentation must include a brief description of the services performed, the period of performance dates, at least one point of contact and their direct contact information from the beneficiary of the services, and contract number specifying if the contract was made with the Government.

3. ISWM Management Program Plan. The ISWM Management Program Plan should address/contain:

a. Solid Waste Program

1. Container Management: Plan to change up to 110 4, 6, 8, 20, 30 and 40 cu yard containers across base for contract startup.

2. Container Management: Plan/schedule for emptying containers including small park cans, container maintenance/washing/repairs.

3. Contractor furnished equipment listing/breakdown and backup plan.

b. Recycling Program

4. Operation and Management of Recycling Center:  Personnel/number of workers to operate drive up, pickup/sort/process, market, and push sales of recyclable material to continue to fund recycling efforts and security procedure for CUI material.

5. Plan/schedule for emptying containers/training personnel in recycling business.

6. Government equipment maintenance for all bailers/crushers/trailers used in base recycling business.

7. Contractor furnished equipment listing/breakdown and backup plan.

4. Mission Essential Plan.

The offeror's ISWM Management Program Plan shall not exceed 10 pages (1-sided) and should be single-spaced with font no larger than Times New Roman 12 or equivalent. The Government will only evaluate the first 10 pages.

Only quotations that are responsive to the requirements of the solicitation will be evaluated.

A site visit will be held on 13 November 2024 beginning at 10:00 AM CST at the Little Rock AFB Front Gate Visitor’s Center. Attendance is mandatory. Please, RSVP to Saraetta Alexander by 11 November 2024 at 9:00 AM CST.

Any questions must be submitted by 15 November 2024 at 9:00 AM CST to saraetta.alexander@us.af.mil. Alternate POC is Contracting Officer, Camille Drackette, camille.drackette@us.af.mil.

Waiting to submit a quotation until the day the combined synopsis and solicitation closes is strongly advised against to avoid preventable errors.

UPDATE: 12/4/2024.  We have removed the requirements for loading docks.  We also want to reitterate that the Wareyard size of 2,000SF is still required.  We are extending teh deadline to January 6, 2025.  Please see RLP Amendment 5 for these changes.

UPDATE: Amendment #4 has been posted to update the square footage requirements.  Please review the attached RLP amendment #4 to see the changes.

UPDATE: the inital offer due date has changed to 1/24/2024 5:00 PM CST.  The change is reflected in the attached RLP amendment #2.  

Please review both documents that are attached.  The due date on the 1st page of the RLP is incorrect.  The Amendment has been issued to correct the typo.  The due date is 1/08/2024.

State:

Arkansas

City:

Huntsville

Delineated Area:

Huntsville City Limits

Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):

4,012

Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA):

4,213

Maximum Rentable Sq. Ft. (RSF

4,815

Space Type:

Office and supporting space

Parking Spaces (Total):

25

Parking Spaces (Surface):

22

Parking Spaces (Reserved):

3

Full Term:

20 years

Firm Term:

5 years

Option Term:

0 years

Additional Requirements:

Space for trailer parking, trailer turn around, warehouse, and 2,000sf wareyard.

The Government intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract to STOCKS-MANN ARCHITECTS PLC, 401 W CAPITOL AVE, STE 402, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201-3418, for Architect-Engineering Type B Services to revise previously awarded Type B design work for a PV Array project at the 188th Wing, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903-6018.  The anticipated period of performance of these services will be 11 January 2025 - 4 April 2025.  This award is to be made on a sole-source basis as permitted by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii).  The justification document for this award will be made public at a later date as required by FAR 6.305.

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) has a requirement to purchase Obturating Rings (O-Rings) for Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). ACC-RI expects a one-time purchase order with a 100% option quantity.O-Rings needed for 60MM, 81MM, and 120MM, quantities respectively of 5,500 units, 23,000 units, and 62,000 units.

Please provide any questions to the POCs below prior to 11:00 on Friday, 8 Nov 2024 to allow us time to research and provide any answers to all interested parties.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is contemplating award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order contract for a 60 TON DAIKIN AIR-COOLED CHILLER UNIT to be provided to Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). PBA will install the units. The contractor shall complete unit start-up after PBA has completed installation. The requirements shall be completed in accordance with the Purchase Description, the Technical Data Sheet, and the specifications contained in this solicitation.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance (IAW) with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items, and Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, effective 12NOV2024, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) effective 10OCT2024. The complete text of any of the provisions and clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov.

The corresponding NAICS code is 238220; the small business size standard is $19,000,000.00; and the Product Service Code (PSC) is E1NB.

Delivery: The requested items shall be delivered, and start-up completed within 120 days after award to the following:

Pine Bluff Arsenal

10020 Kabrich Circle

Bldg. 53-990

Pine Bluff, AR

71602-9500

The following attachments are associated with this solicitation:

Attachment 001: Price Matrix

Attachment 002: Technical Data Sheet (Purchase Description Attachment A)

*FULL SOLICITATION IS INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF THIS POSTING

MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY

NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION

This is a request for information along with a sources sought announcement, a market survey for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a RFP package or solicitation. There is no RFP 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.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting market research to support the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), requirement to provide On-site Pathology Services.

The FDA is seeking sources to determine the availability and capability of businesses capable of providing the required On-site Pathology Services as described herein. All business sources are encouraged to submit capability statements including small business concerns. The following information is provided to assist the FDA in conducting Market Research to identify potential sources for this effort. The announcement is to help the FDA understand the industry best practices and technical solutions capable of providing the full range of services described in this announcement and the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) as Attachment 1.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Small Business Size Standard is $19.5 million.

The FDA/NCTR/ requires On-site  Pathology Services in support of FDA's mission, including but not limited to, the following areas: 1) major services and functional support; 2) gross pathology; 3) histology; 4) pathologist services; 5) clinical chemistry; 6) immunohistochemistry and special procedures; 7) molecular pathology and methods development; 8) digital imaging; 9) data management; 10) archive management (wet tissue and block/slide); 11) internal quality assurance; 12) quality control; and 13) administrative services and management.

Background.  The National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) is located at the Jefferson Laboratories of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas.  NCTR is an internationally recognized FDA research center that conducts toxicological research studies and other research activities designed to support the FDA’s mission to protect the public’s health. NCTR investigators partner with researchers elsewhere in the FDA as well as other government agencies, industry, and academia. NCTR is comprised of six research divisions and has facilities including: 132 general or special purpose research laboratories; an imaging center; a nanotechnology core facility; and an inhalation toxicology facility. NCTR has AAALAC-accredited animal facilities with animal housing accommodations including conventional housing for rodents, rabbits and large animal species (e.g. NHP, mini-swine), a rodent breeding colony, quarantine facilities for all species, and a zebrafish facility.  On-site pathology services for the animal studies performed at NCTR have been obtained through contracts since the Center’s inception in 1972. 

Place of Performance

All on-site pathology services shall be at 3900 NCTR RD, Jefferson, AR 72079.   

The anticipated performance period is a base year with up to four (4) 1-year option periods.

The respondents shall furnish sufficient technical information necessary for the Government to determine the capability of the respondent at meeting the requirement of this initiative identified above. All interested parties may respond. Responses are limited to twenty (20) pages on 8.5 inch by 11-inch paper. At a minimum, responses shall include the following:

1. Provide a brief corporate profile of your company to include the following:
   1. Business name
   2. SAM Unique Entity ID number
   3. CAGE code
   4. Business address
   5. Business website
   6. Business size status (i.e.: SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB, LB)
   7. Number of employees in your organization
   8. Point of contact name
   9. Mailing address (if different from business address)
   10. Phone number
   11. Email address
2. Describe capability and experience with each of the service areas described in the draft PWS Sections: 4.2.5, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, and 4.15.
3. Are there additional complementary activities that your company would suggest to fully support the FDA’s stated objectives?
4. Please note any additional considerations, changes, additions, updates, or clarifications your company suggests critical to this procurement.
5. Provide any comments to the draft PWS and appendices.
6. Please provide a short narrative explaining how your company would approach providing the range of highly specialized, highly technical data and/or services to the FDA in Jefferson, AR. If applicable, describe how the approach has proven successful in past efforts that are similar to this one in size, scope, and complexity.
7. Possible ways to reduce the cost of the contract.
8. Past performance information on up to three sources within the last three years for the same or similar services as this requirement in which the offeror has provided same or substantially similar solutions and used for same or near-same applications as set forth herein. For each past performance reference include the Contract number, description, dollar value, client name, client address, client point of contact name, client point of contact mailing address (if different from that provided for client), client point of contact phone number, client point of contact email address.
9. Please describe any recommended performance and customer satisfaction measures and indicators which would give the FDA adequate ability to monitor the quality of the services provided under the anticipated contract.
10. If your company identifies any gaps in the described objectives and scopes, please describe any relevant projects where your company provided the service or support identified and what complementary scientific objectives were achieved.
11. What contract vehicles would your company suggest in acquiring the services outlined in this document (GSA Federal Schedules, Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), OMB Best in Class Contracts, etc.)?
12. If a small business, demonstrate the firm’s capability to meet the requirements of FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.
13. If a large business, identify the subcontracting opportunities that would exist for small business concerns.
14. Describe your usual contract type, terms and conditions.
15. Although this is not a request for quote, informational pricing for each attached labor category at a fully burdened rate is required.

The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, not identified in the response.

The Government encourages any comments and/or suggestions from any interested party, regarding the draft PWS. While the Government will not respond directly to your comments and/or suggestions; we will consider them as we finalize the specifications in preparation for the forthcoming solicitation.

Interested Parties must respond with capability statements which are due by email to the point of contact listed below on or before 1:00 pm (Central Time in Jefferson AR) on December 17, 2024 to:  nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov. Reference: FDA-SSN-2024-126323.

Notice of Intent

Responses to this Sources sought Notice will assist the Government in determining whether or not any future requirement similar to this one should be set aside for small business, made available to full and open competition or procure through sole-source acquisition procedures.

Disclaimer and Important Notes

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.  Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work.

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. After a review of the responses received, a pre‐solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in sam.gov.  However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.  The Government reserves the right to use any non‐proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) has a requirement to purchase Obturating Rings (O-Rings) for Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). ACC-RI expects a one-time purchase order with a 100% option quantity.O-Rings needed for 60MM, 81MM, and 120MM, quantities respectively of 5,500 units, 23,000 units, and 62,000 units.

Please provide any questions and drawing access requests to the POCs below prior to 11:00 on 9 December 2024 to allow us time to research and provide any answers to all interested parties, or get drawing requests approved.

The United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is requesting professional qualification statements (SF-330s) from qualified firms for the architect and engineering (A-E) services of a licensed land surveyor for the performance of legal boundary surveys for projects located throughout the State of Arkansas.   

The Contractor shall be licensed and registered in the State of Arkansas.  The Contractor shall provide legal boundary surveys and re-surveys of easements under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program components: Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), Emergency Watershed Protection Program-Floodplain Easements (EWPP-FPE); Health Forest Reserve Program (HFRP); and all Farm Bill 2018 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) U.S. held easements, RCPP-HRFP, and RCPP-WRE easements.

Survey work shall consist of performing all surveys, measurements, computations, drawings, and descriptions according to attached Land Survey Specifications for NRCS Easement Programs.

This acquisition is for A-E services and is procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6.  A-E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit the documentation required of this notice.  Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitation indicated with respect to business size or any other limitations listed in this notice. 

Firms that submitted an SF-330 Professional Qualification Statement in response to 12FPC324R0004 that was accepted for meeting minimum qualifications for work in Arkansas, will be automatically considered and may update their package at this time, if necessary.  Please provide notification if you no longer wish to be considered,    

Survey work shall consist of performing all surveys, measurements, computations, drawings, and descriptions according to attached Land Survey Specification Attachment 1A and 1B.

See the Instructions to Offerors and referenced attachments for complete details.

Attachments:

Attachment 1A – Land Survey Specification rev June 2018 with addendum

Attachment 1B – Land Survey Re-establishment Specification rev June 2018

Attachment 2 – Past Performance Questionnaire

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source. PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED The Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to solicit and award a sole-source, firm fixed price, non-personal services contract with a 12-month base and (4) 12-month option periods to: GE Precision Healthcare LLC 3000 North Grandview BLDG Waukesha, WI 53188 UEI SAM: JJURYE5M19G1 This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8 and Limiting Sources, as authorized by FAR 8.405-6. The Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, John L. McClellan VAMC is currently seeking a service plan for the GE Precision Radiological Equipment. General Electric (GE) is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the GE MR 1.5T Signa Artist S/N: 501661VA450, GE MR Magnet/Cryogen S/N: 501661VA450C, GE CT Optima CT660 (128 slice) S/N: 501257CT32, GE CT Optima CT660 (64 slice) S/N: 501257CT64, and Riello Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) S/N: AR29AP814310011. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel expenses, tools, equipment inspection, personnel, service/maintenance, and parts required for the maintenance and services of this equipment. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Size Standard $34 Million. It is VHA policy that health care facilities providing care to our nation s Veterans maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory standards that demonstrate the provision of safe advanced standard quality-oriented health care delivery.  Based on market research and previous acquisition history, it has been determined that GE Precision Healthcare LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the required service plan for maintenance and service for critical GE Radiology Equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, quotations, or expressions of interest. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition to include a rationale for why you should be considered. Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with an AUTHORIZATION LETTER from the (OEM) GE, communicating authorization to support its Radiology Equipment, capability to provide an onsite GE technician, maintenance, service, OEM parts, and supplies. Contractor shall be an authorize contractor, trained technician, possess licenses and certification for GE proprietary equipment and services to meet all Government requirements and objectives. The Government reserves the right to verify any documentation submitted with the original equipment manufacturer.   Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist, Carolyn Bennett, carolyn.bennett1@va.gov no later than October 22, 2024, 10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include "36C25625Q0028 Notice of Intent" in the subject line. Late responses shall not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. 

1. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby requests a quote for preventive maintenance, reprogramming, instrument calibration, and repair services on two Thermotron Conditioning Chambers in support of the Pine Bluff Arsenal Quality Evaluation Facility (PBA-QEF) in accordance with (IAW) Enclosure 1 Conditioning Chambers - PWS.

3. Solicitation W519TC-25-Q-0333 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ), being awarded sole-source, IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and the terms and conditions listed below under the heading “Contract Terms and Provisions”.  This combined synopsis/solicitation is being released IAW FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The Government Anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and one 1-year option, as follows:

Period of Performance:

Base Period:                                    Date of Award – 365 days after award

Option Period 01: 366 days after award - 731 days after award

4. The following NAICS code and small business size standard apply: NAICS: 813110 Size Standard: $12,500,000.00.

5. Vendor shall use enclosure 2 “W519TC-25-Q-0333 PRICE MATRIX” to submit its price quote. 

6.  Contract will be awarded sole source, provided that the sole source vendor is determined responsive, and a responsible contractor whose price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

7.  FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and any addenda to this provision, are applicable to this acquisition.

8.  FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items, and any addenda to this provision, are applicable to this acquisition.

9.  Offerors shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer.

10.  FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, and any addenda to this clause, are applicable to this acquisition.

11.  FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and any of the FAR Clauses marked, in the full text FAR 52.212-5 included below, are applicable to this acquisition

12. This acquisition is not rated in the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.

13. All questions shall be submitted by 1:00pm, Central time on 26 November 2024.  The USG is not obligated to answer questions submitted after this time.  All reasonable questions submitted by the date listed above will be answered via amendment to the solicitation.

14. The Place of Performance is Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff Arkansas 71602.

15.  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07, effective 30 Sep 2024.

16. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email by 1:00 pm, Central Time on 10 December 2024 via email. The point of contact for this action is Larry Owens, email: Larry.W.Owens4.civ@army.mil and John Fotos, email: john.g.fotos.civ@army.mil.

                                                                              Sincerely,

Encl:

1. Conditioning Chambers – PWS

2. W519TC-25-Q-0333 - PRICE MATRIX”

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0004 IS HEREBY POSTED, EXTENDING THE SOLICITATION DEADLINE TO 03 DECEMBER 2024 AT 10:00AM CST AND ANSWER QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY.

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0003 IS HEREBY POSTED, EXTENDING THE SOLICITATION DEADLINE TO 27 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 10:00AM CST

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0002 IS HEREBY POSTED, EXTENDING THE SOLICITATION DEADLINE TO 22 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 10:00AM CST.

UPDATE: AMENDMENT 0001 IS HEREBY POSTED, EXTENDING THE SOLICITATION DEADLINE TO 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 10:00AM CST.

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island issues solicitation W519TC-24-Q-2380 for the purchase of Split Sleeves, in accordance with Drawing 9369959.  The solicitation is for 34,500 ea. Split Sleeves with an option for an additional 34,500 ea. Split Sleeves and a 15 ea. First Article Test.  Solicitation is a total small business set-aside. To access drawing, please request access below AND submit a signed and approved copy of your company DD2345 form.

The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on November 7, 2024, for twelve concession contracts to provide canoe and kayak rental and associated transportation (shuttle) services within Buffalo National River.

The Prospectus explains the business opportunity and the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the Concession Contract. The Prospectus will be available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. 
The Director has determined that Preferred Offeror status exists for 10 of the 12 contracts being awarded with this Prospectus and Draft Contract, pursuant to the terms of 36 C.F.R. Part 51.

The NPS will not hold a formal site visit. Offerors are encouraged to visit Buffalo National River on their own to become familiar with the concessioner-operated canoe and kayak rental services and transportation (shuttle) services, the surrounding area and communities, and Park environment. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Kelly Kager, Commercial Services Management Specialist, via email (kelly_kager@nps.gov) no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on December 9, 2024. Responses will be posted on this site.

If you plan to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, you must notify Kelly Kager, Commercial Services Management Specialist, via email (kelly_kager@nps.gov) no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on January 14, 2025. 

THE SERVICE WILL NOT ACCEPT PROPOSALS FROM ENTITIES THAT DO NOT PROVIDE NOTICE OF THEIR INTENT TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL ON OR BEFORE THAT DATE AND TIME. 

To receive amendments to this Prospectus, please provide Concessions Management Specialist Kelly Kager via email at Kelly_Kager@nps.gov with your contact information (name, email address, and phone number). The NPS will send any additional information specific to the Prospectus in writing, via email, to those interested parties who have been placed on the contact list. Information relative to the solicitation will also be posted to the above-mentioned website.

In order to be evaluated and considered for award of the concession contract, any proposal must be received by the National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, Attention: Concessions Management Specialist Kelly Kager by 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on February 11, 2025, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus.