J--Overhead Hoists Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair - Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes, only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from small businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Ft. Stewart, GA, has an anticipated requirement to provide overhead hoists quarterly inspections with annual load tests and repairs at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. It is anticipated that this will be a firm fixed price contract for a base period of one (1) year with two (2) one (1) year option periods. The Contractor shall perform quarterly operational and safety inspections with annual load test and repairs to overhead hoists located at Fort Stewart GA. and Hunter Army Airfield. These inspections and tests shall be performed for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at each location. Respondents shall refer to the attached, DRAFT, copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a full description of the anticipated requirement. The DRAFT PWS has been posted for reference and is subject to change prior to the release of a solicitation. Feedback on the PWS is encouraged. Work shall be performed within the boundaries of Fort Stewart, Ga. and Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. The anticipated NAICS is 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with a Small Business Size Standard of $7M. Interested respondents should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum) clearly demonstrating the firm's ability to perform the services listed in the attached DRAFT PWS. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. Please review the requirements listed below. At a minimum, the package shall address the following: 1. Title of the requirement, Company Name, Address, and POC. 2. Company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office location(s), DUNS number/CAGE Code, and a statement regarding current small business status to include small business type(s)/certification(s) such as: SDB, 8a, HubZone, SDVOB, etc. 3. Prior/current corporate experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last five years. Statements should describe the dollar value, indicate whether your firm acted as the prime or subcontractor, list a customer Point of Contact with phone number, and provide description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the services described herein. 4. Description regarding capability to meet requirements discussed in the DRAFT PWS, to include individually addressing your capability to meet the Inbound, Outbound and/or Local requirements. 5. Your firm's ability to perform at least 51% of the work. 6. State the lead time (days) necessary for your firm to begin performance after award. Responses shall be submitted by email to LarryLamar Courtney at contact@example.gov with a copy furnished to Jimmy Frye at contact@example.gov. Responses must be received no later than 12:00PM (EST) on Thursday, 27 Mar 2014. A DRAFT copy of the PWS is attached to this notice under Additional Info: Additional documentation. See Below.