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56--GATE ACCESS CONTROLLERS
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The government is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing and installing replacement chain-driven vehicle access gate operators at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in Florida. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The project involves removing existing gate controllers and installing Max Controls Max 2200 PRO slide gates or equivalent systems to maintain security for the facility, which supports the mission of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Natural Hazards and Marine Resources Program. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and submit a capability statement detailing relevant past performance and business size status by May 27, 2026. This notice encourages participation from various small business categories, including Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned small businesses, to ensure adequate competition. The relevant NAICS code for this opportunity is 238990, with a size standard of $19 million. Respondents should provide contact information, capability statements including recent similar projects, and confirm their small business classification. The government will use responses to assess the market's ability to meet requirements and to make informed acquisition decisions. Any subsequent requests for quotes or solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov, and firms are responsible for monitoring the site for updates.
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The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
NAICS Size Standard: $19 Million
Subject: The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel, and supervision necessary to remove the existing gate controllers and associated components, and to install a Max Controls Max 2200 PRO slide gate or an equivalent system at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg, FL.
Request for Information Closing Response Date: Wednesday May 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM eastern time
Contact Point: Dayna Parkin, dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Not that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
Specifications:
(USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center located at 600 4th Street S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 has a requirement for two (2) replacement chain-driven vehicle access gate operators. These devices are essential to the mission of the U.S. Geological Survey Natural Hazards and Marine Resources Program (NHMRP) by maintaining security of our center and its resources. These vehicle access gate operators allow staff to actively monitor facility access, ensuring the safety of staff, vehicles, vessels, tools and equipment at the center. More information is provided in the attached statement of work such as photos of the bridges and weight limits.
Interested small business firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and their PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including UEI (Unique Entity Identifier); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and there point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.
Your company must have a UEI number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the Online Representations and Certifications also located at the SAM.gov website before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually.
All responses must be submitted NLT Wednesday May 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM eastern time via e-mail to: dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov. At this time, the Government is not accepting questions pertaining to the Source Sought notice.
Responses to this Sources Sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future RFQ announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any RFQ that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this announcement.