Grounds Maintenance

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This sources sought/market research tool is being used for planning purposes only to determine availability of capable small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition IAW FAR 10.001(a)(3)(i). The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify small businesses for a Firm-Fixed Price contract for Grounds Maitenance Services on Tyndall AFB, Florida 32403-5526. Information provided to the Government as a result of this posting is for planning purposes only, and is strictly voluntary and given with no expectation of compensation. Additionally, the submission of this information is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any services, nor does the Government intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information. The NAICS Code is 561730, Landscaping Services, with a size standard of $7.5M. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be for one year (base) plus four option years. A response to this sources sought synopsis will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation. There is no solicitation available at this time. The tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined. The Government intends to award one contract to satisfy this requirement. The Government will not award a contract solely on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Any interested parties shall ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register and create an account in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov or call +1 (555) 000-0000 8am - 8pm (Eastern Time) for assistance. Please see the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). A final PWS will be issued at the time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFP, once posted, and not posted draft documents. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: It is imperative that business concerns responding to this sources sought articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. It is requested that interested small businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform grounds maintenance services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: 1) Company information: Company Name; address; Points of contact information to include name, email address, telephone and fax number. 2) Company size in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 561730. 3) The socioeconomic status of the company. 4) A list of similar contracts (not to exceed 3) your company currently holds or has completed within the last three years. The list of contracts should be relevant to Grounds Maintenance service, should include the location, contract number, description, estimated yearly value, performance dates, and Government point(s) of contact (contracting officer and/or QAE/inspector) with phone number and email address. 5) Demonstrate the company has adequate financial resources to perform this requirement; or the ability to obtain financial resources to perform this requirement. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME ON TUSEDAY, MAY 16, 2017. PACKAGES CAN BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO contact@example.gov and/or contact@example.gov. The Government WILL NOT provide a debrief on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.