54 -- Climbing Wall/Rappel Tower

Sources Sought Synopsis: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. THIS EFFORT IS CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL IN NATURE AND ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED IAW FAR PART 12. Patrick Air Force Base anticipates a competitive acquisition to provide a climbing wall/rappel tower, using the specifications cited below: - Stand Alone Climbing Wall/Rappel Tower - Rock wall all the way up on 1 side for climbing - real rock surface w/ Chimney Lane, Crack to set up Pro and a Mantle - Wood frame wall on opposite side w/window openings - Other 2 sides enclosed with appropriate material - Enclosed Stairwell to access the top and for clearing exercises - 5 floors inside structure w/1st floor having 3 rooms for clearing exercise - Open Platform uptop (possibly metal grid surface) w/multiple anchor points for High Angle and Low Angle work - Simulated Fast Rope Bar Mounted uptop for Fast Rope Ops or Free Rappels down the side of structure Note: Materials used must be able to hold up in Maritime/Hurricane conditions - Dimensions - Height 40' Width 20' Depth 20' - Alternative configurations: - Instead of using a real rock surface, use an imprint surface w/handholds - Instead of enclosing entire structure on sides, enclose only 1 & 2nd floor for room clearing exercises - Shorten overall height from 40' to 32' (allowing only 4 floors inside structure) All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information provided below entitled ?Capabilities Package," responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3441 and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332312. Sources with 8 (a) status or otherwise classified as a small disadvantaged business should address their status in their responses. Site Visit. Interested firms are encouraged to conduct a site visit. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Captain Tammy Guthmiller at +1 (555) 000-0000, Captain Robert Effler at +1 (555) 000-0000, or Technical Sergeant Wes Hufnagel at +1 (555) 000-0000. Capabilities Package. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm?s capabilities in providing the required item. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. Each interested firm should also provide a rough order of magnitude estimate of costs for the project, including costs for designated alternative configurations. The response must not exceed 10 pages. Capability packages should be submitted to Shelley Hall via e-mail to contact@example.gov. This sources sought is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 10 Mar 08.