RFQ Contractor - FY24 Armed Forces Career Center Recruiting Offices New Paint Sources Sought Notice

THIS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NOR A SOLICITATION. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AT THIS TIME. SEE ENCLOSURE. This market research tool is being issued for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. The Government does not intend to issue a solicitation nor award a contract. This notice is a market research tool used to obtain information only, and to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the services as specified below. USACE Seattle District (CENWS) is performing this market research to aid in evaluation or development of its acquisition approach. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will evaluate its acquisition approach. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government's evaluation. USACE CENWS is seeking to identify all contractors with the ability, experience, and interest in being considered to provide painting, wall graphics installation, and related services as described below in Fiscal Year 2024, beginning on October 1, 2023 and ending on September 30, 2024, in military recruiting offices. USACE CENWS currently leases approximately one hundred (100) Armed Forces Career Centers throughout the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington in support of the Department of Defense Joint Recruiting Facilities Program. Each fiscal year approximately ten to twenty offices within those states need new paint and wall graphics. Work will be located in the USACE CENWS Areas of Responsibility (AOR) to assist in (1) painting the interior office areas, including test rooms and storage rooms; (2) replacing wall graphics; and (2) moving furniture and ballistic panels as necessary to accomplish the work. Requested date of completion is September 30, 2024. Should a solicitation develop upon completion of market research, it is anticipated that it would consist of a base period of performance of one fiscal year. The anticipated aggregate total of work to be issued over the period of performance is $50,000.00-$150,000.00. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45M. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is identified as Z2JZ, Repair of Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings. Note that this Sources Sought Notice will not result in any award from the Government. The Government intends to evaluate its acquisition approach based on market response. Further, note that the Government has no authority to select or award a certain contractor but can only forward or recommend bids or information to building owners for consideration. The Government may elect not to recommend any contractors identified from this notice or merely submit all information it received to building owners for consideration. Building owners may elect to use their own contractors or subcontractors. USACE CENWS is searching the marketplace for companies that are capable of providing professional painting and wall graphics installation services, which includes provision of all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, and all equipment and services necessary to perform the work described herein. The primary tasks anticipated under this contract include painting, installing wall graphics, and moving furniture and ballistic panels as necessary to complete the work. A ballistic panel has an estimated weight of approximately 300 pounds and is secured to the ground with bolts. All ballistic panels must be secured to the ground after the work is complete. Services provided will require the contractor to have extensive experience and knowledge in the following area: Painting. The requested work is within classified facilities and is exposed to classified information that will require an on-site personnel to be present at all times when the work is being performed. Accordingly, all work must be completed between the hours of 0900 and 1700. The specified work will include, but not limited to: Paint interior office areas, including open area, test room, and storage room. Each military recruiting office typically consists of an open area, testing room, and storage room. New paint is not required in exterior areas, common areas, nor restrooms. Include patching nail holes; Replace wall graphics. After the paint has dried, apply new wall graphics. Only the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard have wall graphics; Move furniture and ballistic panels as necessary to accomplish the work described above. Personal property and computer/IT equipment will be moved by on-site personnel. Furniture to be moved will include, but not limited to, cubicles and desks. Submittal Requirements: As permitted by FAR Part 10, it is requested that interested parties submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed above. The capability package must be complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the contractor's qualifications to perform the defined work. Please note that your submittal must not exceed ten (10) single-sided pages. Pages in excess of the ten (10) page requirement will not be considered, and only the first ten (10) pages will be considered. You are highly encouraged to use the enclosed form. Alternatively, you may submit your own form including all information requested below. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from the potential sources as a result of this notice. Information received as a result of this sources sought will become part of the Government's market research to determined interest and capability of potential sources. By responding to this notice, you agree that in fiscal year 2024 your submittal may be shared with buildings owners to receive consideration for competition in your Delineated Area where you are willing to provide the services. Your submittal documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following: Company Profile. To include: (1) full name and address of the company; (2) year firm was established; (3) name of one principal (including title, telephone number, and email address); (4) copy of any certifications (if 8(a) or HUBZone certified, provide the SBA Business Opportunity Specialist name and phone number assigned); (5) identify the size status of your firm (small or other than small), and if small, identify any sub-categories of small business for which you qualify (i.e., WOSB, EDWOSB, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB). If you firm is a Small Business, indicate whether you are capable of complying with FAR 52.219-4 Limitations on Subcontracting, wherein at least 15 percent of work must be performed by the Small Business prime contractor. If your firm is a large business, indicate what percentage of the work would you estimate can be subcontracted to a small business. Indicate whether you are 8(a) or HUBZone certified; (6) confirm whether you are licensed and bonded in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington; (7) Delineated Area where you are willing to provide the services (e.g., "all of Idaho" or "North: U.S.-Canada border; South: Southern border of Oregon; West: city limits of Seattle; East: Helena, Montana"); (8) indicate whether you will charge for travel or gas expenses, and if so, the cost per hour or cost per mile; and (9) (optional) indicate if the firm is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, include Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number. Note: SAM registration is optional and not required for this submittal. Relevant Experience. Include information on recent past projects that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. List up to five (5) projects performed within the last five (5) years that best illustrate your qualifications to perform the various services listed above. Some examples of past projects may include military recruiting offices. However a contractor's lack of experience relating to military recruiting offices shall not be a disqualifying factor. For each past project, provide summary of the contract work and period of performance (month and year). Additional Information. If any, that the responders believe is relevant. Questions or requests for additional information regarding this notice may be addressed in writing only to Realty Specialists Rora Oh and Ryan Maas at the addresses above. Answers to questions about this sources sought announcement will be made available to all responders. SUBMISSIONS ELECTRONIC OR MAIL MUST BE SENT TO THE OFFICE . LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice at any time. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in order to participate in this process. All information submitted is at the responders' own expense. Any recommendations or suggestions provided in response to the market research questionnaire/requests for information may be utilized without any restrictions whatsoever or cost to the Government. SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDING: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this notice until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this notice, either before or after the closing date for receipt of submittals. In the event the Government cancels this notice, the Government has no obligation to reimburse interested parties for any cost. We appreciate your interest and thank you for responding to this notice. The method of contractor has not determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

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