S-- FORT GIBSON GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

This is a Sources Sought for the purposes of determining if there are qualified SDVOSB or VOSB concerns that have the experience and interest in executing the pending mow and trim services at Fort Gibson, OK. The pending requirement is for a base and four follow-on option periods, not to exceed a total of 5 years in overall duration. This announcement is for market research/pre-solicitation purposes only and does not guarantee issuance of a formal Request for Proposal. Proposals will not be accepted at this time. Any issued Request for Proposal may actually be issued under another proposal number due to procurement system limitations. A formal Capability Statement or firm s Resume shall identify comparable experience. Identification of a project by Title Only is insufficient and does not provide the Government with assurances that the titled work effort is comparable. Execution dates of any identified projects is also required. The Government generally requires the following qualifications, which may deviate upon issuance of any solicitation: 1 - A minimum of 3 years ongoing experience as the primary firm or with a teaming partner in the required landscaping services. 2 - Documented availability of current staff that could provide services at this remote Fort Gibson location. For example, the required pesticide applicator. 3 - - Identification, make, model, and function, of equipment available to execute requirements. - An identification of relative line item requirements (base or option period), from a service standpoint, is as follows: Estimated Base Period or Option Requirements CLIN No. Supplies/Services 0001 Mow all improved turf areas. Remove grass clippings, debris, trash and clean sidewalks, patios, roadways, curbs, and parking areas. (Est. 35 acres, mowed 31 times = Est. 1,260 acres mowed.) 1,085 Acre 0002 String trim grass in improved turf areas inaccessible to mowing equipment to include all sidewalks, curbs, driveways, trees, planting beds, monuments, buildings, walls, fences, signs, other vertical surfaces. Remove grass clippings, debris, trash and clean sidewalks, patios, roadways, curbs, and parking areas. (Est. 35 acres, trimmed 31 times = Est. 1,260 acres trimmed.) 1,085 Acre 0003 Trim headstones and markers in conjunction with every mowing. Remove and replace graveside flowers and associated items. Remove grass clippings, debris, and trash from headstones and flat markers. (Est. 22,688 headstones and markers, trimmed 31 times = Est. 703,328 headstones/markers) 703,328 Headstone or Marker 0004 Blade Edge all curbing, sidewalks, and roads. Remove grass clippings, debris, trash and clean sidewalks, patios, roadways, curbs, and parking areas. (Est. 17,100 linear feet, edged 6 times = Est. 102,600 linear feet edged.) 102,600 Linear Feet 0005 Pre-Emergent Herbicide Applications (Est. 35 acres, applied 2 times = 70 acres treated.) 70 Acre 0006 Post-Emergent Herbicide Applications (Est. 35 acres, applied 3 times = 105 acres treated.) 105 Acre 0007 Fertilizer Applications (Est. 35 acres, applied 3 times = 105 acres treated.) 105 Acre Please provide a DUNS number also so the Government can verify Vet-Biz and SAMS registration status. Phone calls or e-mail requests for additional information will not be accepted at this time. SPECIAL NOTE: SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS are strongly encouraged to submit the above information should the Government fail to receive documentation from qualified SDVOSB or VOSB concerns, since the Government would issue the requirement as a 100% SB set-aside as a secondary alternative.