Asbestos Abatement

This is a sources sought synopsis seeking information of potential firms (nationwide) that have an interest in submitting as a prime contractor, a proposal for the following description: The project consists essentially of but is not limited to the removing and disposing of asbestos containing materials from various facilities on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. All items to be demolished under this project shall be considered to contain asbestos material or to be contaminated with asbestos. Work will be accomplished in both occupied and unoccupied facilities. Project magnitude for base year and four option years are as followed: Base Year $100,000 and $250,000 Option Year One $100,000 and $250,000 Option Year Two $250,000 and $500,000 Option Year Three $250,000 and $500,000 Option Year Four $250,000 and $500,000 We are requesting that all interested and qualified firms respond to this sources sought notice with a capability statement similar to your marketing package used in the everyday course of doing business. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. The Government will utilize the following information in determining acquisition strategy: (1) Summarize how your company is uniquely capable and qualified to handle this type of project; (2) Summarize projects completed similar to the project outlined above. The list of relevant projects may include names of the project team members and firm, point of contact (contracting officer and COR/inspector) with titles, phone and fax numbers, project scope, and type of contract; (3) Bonding: provide your bonding capacity per contract and aggregate. (4) A statement of your current business size status under the North American Industry Classification System NAICS code 562910 - Environmental Remediation Services, with a size standard of $20,500,000 million dollars. In your response, also indicate whether you are a HUBZone small business concern, service- disabled veteran-owned small business firm, 8(a) contractor, small business firm, women-owned small business firm, or large business firm. The information above must be submitted in written format via e-mail to nathaniel.parker.3@us.af.mil and aaron.waltersdorff.2@us.af.mil. This Sources Sought is an advance notice for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. In order to receive an award from any resultant solicitation, should one be issued, the successful offeror must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM website is: https://www.sam.gov/. The information/capability statement must be received not later than 8 October 2015. This sources sought notice should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend in responding to this request. No solicitation is currently available. The contractor must be licensed as required by the State of Delaware for the purpose of removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition and maintenance of structure of components covered by or composed of asbestos-containing materials. In accordance with Delaware Code, Title 16, Para 7803, and the Delaware Asbestos Regulation it shall be unlawful for any contractor or professional service firm to engage in or offer the engage in abatement projects within the State unless such Contractor or professional service firm has been duly certified for asbestos abatement, under the provisions established by the State of Delaware, Department of Administrative Services. Once the official solicitation is released, contractors not certified for the purpose of removal, encapsulation, enclosure, demolition and maintenance of structures or components covered by or composed of asbestos containing materials by the State of Delaware at the time of submission of a proposal, including prices, shall be rejected. If a joint venture or other arrangement is contemplated, the above applies to all firms involved the government. The entire solicitation, including the specifications, will be made available only on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website at http://www.fbo.gov. The solicitation will be accessed by following the links on the FedBizOps website to: Vendor / Citizens - Find Opportunities, then search the appropriate solicitation number that will be given under Asbestos Abatement Requirements Contract DAFB. Paper copies will not be available. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. Telephone and fax requests will not be honored. 5352.201-9101 -- OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mr. Gregg Oneal, AFICA/KM (OL-AMC), 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267 (DSN 779-0267), fax (618) 256-6668 (DSN 576-6668). Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Primary Point of Contact Mr. Nathaniel Parker, Contract Specialist Email: nathaniel.parker.3@us.af.mil Tel: (302) 677-5214 Mr. Aaron Waltersdorff, Contracting Officer/Team Lead Email: aaron.waltersdorff.2@us.af.mil Comm: (302) 677-5211 MSgt Hiyasmin G. Vaeth, Contracting Officer Email: hiyasmin.vaeth@us.af.mil Comm: (302) 677-3577 Place of Performance Address: 639 Atlantic Street, Dover Air Force Base, Dover DE Postal Code: 19902-5639 Country: USA