Automated Fuel Service Station

This sources sought is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10. The Government is seeking to identify qualified business sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541511, Computer Services. The small business size standard is $15 million. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested companies and responses will not be returned. For market research purposes only, we invite responses from large and small businesses. The Government is performing market research to determine the capability or firms to provide automated fuel service station procurement and installation or maintenance and service work as outlined in the attached draft Technical Requirements. The Government encourages small business firms to provide capability to demonstrate they possess the capability to execute the requirements within this acquisition. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CEHNC) is seeking qualified firms that can provide a full range of services to support Automated Fuel Service Station (AFSS) equipment. We anticipate this being a firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC). CEHNC anticipates awarding a five year contract, with a three year base and two-one year option periods. The contracts estimated program capacity shared by all awarded contracts for this effort is estimated to be $49 million. This work will primarily be performed in the Continental United States (CONUS). Services may also be required in Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Government's objective is to acquire the services necessary for the procurement and installation of AFSS. These services also include Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and all other repair/refurbish activities associated with maintenance, and repair of AFSS equipment. 3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed 20 one-sided, 8 " X 11" pages. The submission will include the attached market research questionnaire in which all questions shall be addressed. Computer files must be compatible with Microsoft Word 2007. Submit responses via email to tiffany.r.campbell@usace.army.mil. Submission shall be received not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), Monday, 26 September 2016. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Tiffany Campbell, Senior Contract Specialist at (256) 895-5520 (tiffany.r.campbell@usace.army.mil). Questions shall be received on or before 19 September 2016 any questions received after 19 September 2016 may not be answered. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. Responses Should Contain the Following: The firm shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal and provide adequate basis for evaluation. Firms are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following is attached: *Market Research Questions *Technical Requirements