Comprehensive Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair (CTIMR)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to identify firms capable of providing operations and maintenance (O&M) services for Comprehensive Tactical Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair (CTIMR) along the Southwest Border of the United States. Tactical Infrastructure (TI) assets are defined as, but not necessarily limited to, fence/gates, roads/bridges, drainage/grate systems, and lighting/electrical systems. Vegetation control and debris removal will also be key aspects of the Government's requirements. A draft Work Statement has been posted with this notice to provide further detail. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 237990 - - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction - with a Small Business Size Standard of $33.5M. Vendors interested in performing this requirement are invited to provide the information listed below to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Secure Border Initiative (SBI) Acquisition Office no later than Monday, February 2, 2009. The information should be submitted via email to CTIMR@cbp.dhs.gov. Responses shall include the following information: (1) company name; (2) address; (3) point of contact name; (4) email address and fax number; (5) business size (small/large); (6) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) / 8(a) / Veteran-owned / Service-disabled veteran-owned / Minority-owned / Woman-owned / or other socioeconomic status; and (7) evidence that the interested vendor has performed similar O&M services to real property (such as that which has been defined above as - TI assets - although exact matches are not a prerequisite) in the past five years. Interested vendors are also encouraged to attend a series of - Industry Day events, designed for the Government to discuss and answer questions about its requirement in an open forum. Interested vendors must RSVP at least two business days in advance of each event, by emailing the organization name and the full names of participants (no more than five per organization) to CTIMR@cbp.dhs.gov. Security requirements at each event dictate that participants must provide at least two forms of government-issued identification (e.g. drivers license, passport, Social Security card, etc.) in order to gain access. The Industry Day events will begin at 800AM and take place on the following schedule, at the following locations: Schedule January 26, 2009 Washington, DC Area (national scope discussion) February 2, 2009 McAllen, TX (followed by site visit on the same day) February 5, 2009 El Paso, TX (followed by site visit on the same day) February 9, 2009 Tucson, AZ (followed by site visit on the 10th) February 12, 2009 San Diego, CA (followed by site visit on the 13th) Locations Washington, DC Area: General Services Administration (GSA) Facility 2200 Crystal Drive, Room 1301-1303 Arlington, VA 20405 Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: - Crystal City (See attached map and directions for assistance in reaching this Industry Day location.) McAllen, TX: Embassy Suites 1800 South Second Street McAllen, TX 78503 956-686-3000 El Paso, TX: Radisson Hotel 1770 Airway Blvd El Paso, TX 79925 915-772-3333 Tucson, AZ: Doubletree Hotel 445 South Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 520-323-5216 San Diego, CA: Courtyard Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station 2592 Laning Road San Diego, CA 92106 619-221-1900 Emails and phone calls inquiring about solicitation status will not be returned at this time. When available (and if applicable), a resultant synopsis and solicitation will be posted on this website. Interested vendors are encouraged to continue monitoring this site for updates. This posting is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or any other set-aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this acquisition. The government will not provide transportation to the site visits, however it is recommended that rental vehicles be equipped with four-wheel drive.