Firing Range Service

Sources Sought Notice: Firing Range Request/HSTS07-15-R-00049 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 September 15, 2015. 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 mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. NOTE: THE RANGE MUST BE AN ESTABLSIHED RANGE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO BUILD A RANGE. The range must be an outdoor range within a 55 mile radius of Houston, Texas. The outdoor range must comply with applicable, local, state and federal regulations. 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 outdoor, firing positions must be covered and water directed away from the firing line to all weather use. The following OSHA programs are applicable to outdoor ranges: 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 The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration: One (1) live-fire firearms range (all-weather use) a. Not less than 12 firing points b. The range must have a fully concreted surface with distinct shooting positions for the 1.5, 3, 7, 15 and 25-yard lines. c. Must have a firearms cleaning area. d. Must accommodate adequate storage in a secure area. The proposed ranges must meet the following standards to qualify. - The designated range area must be closed to the public during the corresponding hours of use. - The range must have parking available for up to 25 vehicles. - The range must have male/female washroom/restroom facilities with running water. - The range must possess a minimum of 12 firing points. The range must have a fully concreted surface with distinct shooting positions for the 1.5, 3, 7, 15 and 25-yard lines. - The range must be able to accommodate low light/night fire drills on all days scheduled. - The range must possess target carriers to hold the targets or remote controlled turning targets compatible to fit various target sizes. - The range must be able to accommodate all handgun calibers to include frangible ammunition for steel targets. - The range rules cannot disallow movement between firing points or restrict movement oriented firearms training by students (i.e. standing to kneeling transitions.). - The range rules cannot disallow students from drawing and firing from the holster or students turning and then drawing and firing from the holster. - The range rules cannot disallow students from multiple and rapid-fire drills. - The range rules cannot disallow a student from moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present, (i.e., tactical move and shoot type drills). - The range rules cannot disallow a shooter from operating behind a barricaded position. - The range must have a securable storage unit dedicated for DHS use. - The range must have electrical outlets at the structure site. - The range must possess a public address system. - The range must possess some type of classroom facility with chalkboard. - Government personnel will have priority scheduling as long as it is done 30 days in advance. - Disposal of contaminants produced by the muzzle and ejection port of weapon, bullet trap, and from the ventilation exhaust will comply with local, state, and federal regulations and will be the responsibility of contracted range. Government personnel will use the range an average of 30 days per quarter, eight (8) hours each day. Approximately 80,000 rounds are anticipated to be shot per quarter. The proposals shall set forth a price for a minimum of 120 days per year. RESPONSE INFORMATION: 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 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 June 30, 2015, 10:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME. The date and time for the submission of response is July 2, 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.