Diesel/Automotive Repair Technician Program

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Bureau of Prisons has a future requirement for the training and testing leading to a certification in Diesel/Automotive Repair Technician for the inmate population at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Terre Haute located in Terre Haute, Indiana. All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the industry and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations. The contractor will provide training and certification testing in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Government contemplates awarding of an indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contracts with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from the future solicitation. The contract period shall consist of a 12 month base period with four 12 month option periods for renewal. The Government anticipates requiring 1,440 sessions (a session is defined as one hour) classes per performance period for a total of 1,440 sessions per performance period. A Government solicitation document to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All future information about this acquisition, including the solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. All responses to the Market Survey Questionnaire may be submitted via email to contact@example.gov. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611210 (Size Standard: $20,500,000). 1. Can your firm provide the services in compliance with the requirements listed in the draft Statement of Work? 2. Do you have any issues/questions/concerns with the draft Statement of Work? 3. Is your firm accredited by a recognized accrediting agency? If so, please provide the accrediting agency's name. 4. Can your firm provide firm fixed unit prices (i.e., per session pricing) for future contract periods (for example: a contract with a base year and four option years, equating a total of five years)? 5. How many calendar days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from this solicitation? 6. Is your company registered, and active, in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov)? 7. Please furnish the following information in reference to your firm: Company Name: DUNS number: Address: Point of Contact: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: I am extremely appreciative of the time you have taken to complete this questionnaire. Please email your response to contact@example.gov.