Firing Range Service - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Sources Sought Notice: Firing Range Request/HSTS07-16-R-0004 Introduction: This synopsis is a request for sources sought only. The proposed contract will be for one year and four one year option terms. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 611699. Services anticipated to begin on or about April 1, 2016. This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice Scope: - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct advanced firearms training. The range facility may be indoor/outdoor (see below following standards) and shall be located within a 50 mile radius of the Chelsea, Massachusetts area. The range must comply with applicable, local, state and federal regulations, including but not limited to, lead exposure. Vendor will be requested to submit its most recent certification of lead exposure testing and/or its most current OSHA compliance certificate/letter and air sample for lead with submission of proposal. If an award is granted and OSHA standards are not in accordance with regulation, the government has the unilateral right to terminate contract at any time via written signed modification. The following OSHA programs are applicable: Lead: - 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1000, Air contaminants http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2014-title29-vol6/pdf/CFR-2014-title29-vol6-sec1910-1000.pdf - 29 CFR 1910.1025 http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_10/29cfr1910a_10.html - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges. http://www2.epa.gov/lead/best-management-practices-lead-outdoor-shooting-ranges-epa-902-b-01-001-revised-june-2005 Signs and tags: Section 1910.145 https://www.osha.gov/Reduction_Act/TAGS-SUP.html Interested small business firms are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms should understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. Responses must directly demonstrate the company's capability, experience, and ability to marshal resources to effectively and efficiently perform the objectives described above in the Scope/Standards to Qualify. The proposed range shall meet the following standards to qualify for consideration: - The range shall be within a 50 mile radius of the Chelsea, Massachusetts area. o The location must be accessible via primary travel on a major thoroughfare with travel time no greater than one hour. - DHS will have priority of use / scheduling so long as 30 days advance notice is provided. - Training by DHS personnel cannot be recorded or photographs taken without prior consent from DHS. - Range must accommodate the full Surface Danger Zone (SDZ), Vertical Danger Zone (VDZ) and ricochet danger for the types of ammunition being used. - The range must be available on a daily basis Monday through Friday and also include the ability to schedule on weekends and holidays. - The proposals set forth shall price, at minimum, 99 days per year (an average of 8 days a month for 12 months). o DHS personnel will use the range an average of 2 days per week, 8 days per month, 8 hours each day. (Anticipated primary usage Thu/Fri (subject to change upon agency request in accordance with priority of use agreement) - Approximately 20,000+ rounds are anticipated to be fired each month. - The facility must offer an indoor range for primary use due to local winter temperatures and inclement weather (minimum of approximately 67 days, approximately October - May). o Range must be able to accommodate low light / no light fire during daylight hours on all scheduled days. o The indoor range temperature must be maintained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 while occupied. The range shall possess suitable heating / cooling systems and approved ventilation system in conformance with existing OSHA standards (see applicable OSHA standards above). - If the facility also offers an outdoor range, it may be utilized during fair weather months (up to 32 days, approximately June-September). o Outdoor firing positions will be covered and water directed away from the firing line to allow for all weather use. o Outdoor range must have a structure to provide shade and rain protection for up 25 persons and sufficient drainage. o The range must have electrical outlets at the structure site. - The designated range area must be closed to the public and public observation during the corresponding hours of DHS use. - All ranges must possess a minimum of 10 firing positions with distinct shooting positions for the 1.5, 3, 7, 15 and 25-yard lines. o Firing line(s) will be clearly marked and continue for the full length of the firing position. - All ranges must possess target carriers to hold targets or remote controlled turning targets compatible with various target sizes. - All ranges must accommodate the use of portable steel targets. - All ranges must be able to accommodate all handgun calibers including no lead frangible ammunition for steel targets. - At least one range option will accommodate shotgun ammunition. - Range rules must not disallow students from: o Drawing and firing from the holster. o Turning and then drawing and firing from the holster. o Multiple shot and rapid-fire drills. o Shooting while moving forward of the firing points when instructed and monitored by a qualified firearms instructor, (i.e., tactical move and shoot style drills). o Shooting from the standing, kneeling and prone positions. o Moving between firing points or positional transition shooting (i.e. standing to kneeling transitions). o Shooting from behind barricades. - Range shall provide: o Parking for up to 25 vehicles o A securable storage area solely for DHS use and accessible only to DHS employees. Minimum dimensions 40' x 8' x 8' (Example: Conex 40 foot shipping container) ? Capacity and suitable security to store a minimum of 200,000 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of 1,000 cardboard targets and two (2) sets of three (3) aircraft seat configurations, as well as portable steel targets and storage containers. o Movable / removable barricades for use at the 15 and 25 yard lines. ? Any barricades, barricade holders or covering supports on the range shall be constructed of a material that does not deflect/ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it. (Example: wood) o A designated weapons cleaning / maintenance area which will be covered overhead or enclosed. If enclosed, temperature must be maintained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 while occupied. ? Weapons cleaning area will be large enough to accommodate cleaning tables/benches and cleaning materials. ? The designated area must be closed to the public during the corresponding hours of DHS use. o Sweeping equipment and collection containers, or equivalent, for all expended casings. o Weapon cleaning materials such as rods, bore brushes, patch tools, solvent, patches, oil etc. in the caliber(s) utilized by DHS personnel. o Classroom / conference room facility suitable for up to 25 persons, with a marker board or equivalent. ? The designated area must be closed to the public during the corresponding hours of DHS use. o High speed internet access through a Wi-Fi connection for use by DHS personnel. - The range must have male/female washroom/restroom facilities with running water in proximity. - Signal for cellular phone service must be adequate or if signal cannot be obtained a landline must be installed for emergency calling. - Disposal of all contaminants associated with live fire, including bullet trap / ventilation filter etc. will comply with local, state and federal regulations and is the responsibility of the contracted range. - Electrical outlets and wiring will meet applicable federal, state, and local codes. - Emergency egress plans and fire protection will be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and will not require travel downrange from the primary firing line. - Warning signs will be in accordance with OSHA standard section 1910.145. - Roads and parking will be accessible by passenger vehicle, light or medium trucks, and vans. The written response to this notice should also contain the following items: a. Company Name. b. Company DUNS number. c. Company point of contact, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and website address d. Name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a company point of contact who has the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives e. Date submitted. f. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle. g. Do you have a Government approved accounting system? If so, please identify the agency that approved the system. h. Type of Company (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). All respondents must register on the SAM located at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Any offeror/source shall not submit pricing at this time. Questions concerning this synopsis must be furnished in writing or by e-mail to: Doretta.Chiarlone@tsa.dhs.gov or to fax number 609-813-3394. Your questions must be in writing and be e-mailed or faxed in sufficient time to be received by the Contracting Officer on or before Thursday, November 19, 2015, 10:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME. The date and time for the submission of response is Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 10:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME. and shall be emailed to the attention of Doretta Chiarlone, Contracting Officer, @ Doretta.Chiarlone@tsa.dhs.gov or Raymond Widmann, Contract Specialist @ Raymond.Widmann@tsa.dhs.gov Note: Responses limited to no more than 5 pages.