Fire Protection, Emergency Management & Emergency Medical Services

This is an amended sources sought synopsis announcement market survey for information and preliminary planning purposes only. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the government nor will the government pay for information solicited. This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources interested in providing Fire Protection, Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services at 45th Space Wing Cape Canaveral Air Force Station; herein referred throughout the document as CCAFS and Florida Annexes. The contractor shall provide a fully certified, trained and uniformed work force whose capability and quality meets Air Force (AF) standards as detailed in the attached partially DRAFTED Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or applicable Air Force Instruction (AFI) as defined herein. The contractor shall provide fire protection, emergency management and emergency medical services. These services include technical, high angle rescues, confined spaces, hazardous material responses, ship board, aircraft, structural firefighting, launch support activities, patient transport at the advanced life support (ALS) level for Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). The contractor will provide all necessary uniforms, personal equipment, supplies and maintenance of contractor or Government provided equipment. The contractor shall support real-time requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7). The mission of the 45thSpace Wing (45SW) requires that the contractor have the provisions to ensure continuous fire protection, emergency management and emergency medical services in the event of work stoppage or labor strike that may potentially degrade these service functions. The contractor shall perform all fire fighting duties and tasks in accordance with (IAW) Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6055.06, AFI 32-2001, AFSPC Supplemented Air Force (AF) Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Fire Prevention & Consequence Management and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, AF and AF Space Command (AFSPC) directives, instructions, regulations and supplements. The contractor shall comply with the AFSPC self inspection program and checklist. The contractor shall be an active participant and comply with all mutual aid agreements and follow the mutual aid matrix for responses. All sources capable of providing these services are being sought. In addition to the information provided below, responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the size standard of $7M and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561990. Sources with 8(a) status or otherwise classified as a small disadvantaged business should address their status in their responses. A fixed-price contract is contemplated with a one year basic contract period and four 1-year options. No technical or solicitation document exists at this time. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the minimum:(1) The firm's capabilities in providing the required services to support CCAFS which contains approximately 5 Million square feet of Space Launch and Satellite Facilities to include shipboard and aircraft. (2) Experience in manning/operating an Emergency Operation Control Center during launches, major incidents, natural disasters, hazardous material incidents, or other unforeseen contingencies, DRAFT SOW para 1.16.3 (3) Relevant/Recent experience by tasks and dollar value (4) Ability to perform with own employees at least 50 percent of incurred personnel costs if small business (5) Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.The response must not exceed 10 pages. Phone calls will not be accepted. Point of contact is Ms. Misty Fariss, Contracting Officer, 45 CONS/LGCZR, e-mail: misty.fariss@patrick.af.mil. AFFARS5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, A7K, 150 Vandenberg St., Ste 1105, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4350, 719-554-5250, FAX 719-554-5299, a7k.wf@afspc.af.mil. RESPONSES ARE DUE ELECTRONICALLY NO LATER THAN 10 Mar 2010.