H -- Boiler Inspections

Award of an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract is anticipated in the October 2007 timeframe. The contract will include a combination of firm-fixed prices and a cost reimbursement line item for travel. The contract includes furnishing and supplying to the government the necessary inspections and reports connected with approximately 1000 annual inspections of high pressure steam boilers (above 15 psig), high temperature hot water boilers (above 160 psig and/or 250 degrees F), and associated expansion tanks at various Air Force Bases in the Continental United States (excluding Hawaii and Alaska). In addition to the Air Force Bases within the Continental United States, approximately 120 semi-annual inspections of high pressure steam (above 15 psig) and high temperature hot water boilers (above psig and/or 250 degrees F) will be required at various locations in Alaska, Thule Air Base, Greenland, Lajes Field, Azores, Japan Alaska, Hawaii, and Korea. Additionally approximately 300 unfired pressure vessels (15 psig) and jacked steam kettles at various Air Force bases will require unfired pressure vessels require inspections. Special Requirements: The following inspection criteria and inspector qualifications must be met in order for any contractor determined to be responsible and eligible for contract award. In the United States and at selected overseas sites, inspections of boilers and unfired pressure vessels shall be accomplished in accordance with rules for inspections outlined in the latest edition of the National Board Inspection Code published by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Qualification of Inspectors: The inspectors shall be in accordance with the Constitution and bylaws of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and the National Board Inspection Code. The contractor shall provide National Board Commissioned inspectors who hold a valid National Board Commission, and who have qualified by written examination under the laws, rules, and regulations in the jurisdiction of a state of the United States or and are regularly employed as an inspector of boilers and pressure vessels by a Jurisdictional Authority of the United States or as an inspector regularly employed by an Authorized Inspection Agency meeting the holder of a national board Commission who is not regularly employed as stipulated by those Bylaws or a person who carries out inspections on a fee basis. This acquisition will be a competitive requirement. We are requesting all interested and qualified firms to respond to this sources sought notice with the following information: (1) name, address, phone, fax, email and website if applicable; (2) a list (not to exceed 5) of similar contracts your firm currently holds or has completed within the last three years. The lists of relevant contracts should include the location, contract number, description, estimated yearly value, performance dates, and Government point(s) of contact (contracting officer and quality assurance personnel/inspector) with phone and fax numbers; and (3) any other information you feel would indicate your capability to mobilize, manage and finance a large service contract such as this. Please limit your responses to 5 pages. This information must be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 to the attention of Melissa Mullinax or emailed to contact@example.gov by 15 May 2007. The contract period shall consist of one (1) basic year plus (4) option years. This sources sought notice shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no costs to the Government. A formal solicitation will be announced separately.