Master Breacher Course

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The Mission and Installation Contracting - Fort Benning, Georgia, is conducting market research to determine availability of firms that are capable of providing The Master Breacher Course for the 75th Rangers. This special notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this Sources Sought. The Government is not obligated to, and will not, pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. Your responses to this sources sought will be treated as information only. The results of the market research will be used to determine the best overall acquisition strategy. The Government is seeking responses to this sources sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirement. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, which may limit small businesses from participation. Description of the Requirement to Include: 1. The intent of this course is to specify the requirements of the Regimental Master Breacher Course: a. The course will cover all aspects of Demolitions and Breaching and will be taught and instructed by Active Duty unit members only. b. Conduct the Regimental Master Breacher course within 50 miles of Fort Benning, GA. c. The Period of Performance will be from 15JUN -30 SEP 2017. d. This Performance Work Statement describes the work necessary to effectively support the stated training objectives and satisfy the commander's intent for training. e. The contractor shall provide the required training support in accordance with the specific mission requirements identified in this document. 2. The estimated period of performance: 15JUN -30 SEP 2017 3. NAICS code for this requirement: 616699, Description from Size Standard Guide; with a size standard of $11m. FSC Code: U099_ Interested firms responding to this synopsis are to include the following information: 1. Firm's name, profile, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number, and email address. 2. Firm's capability to perform the REQUIRED service. Be specific with RELEVANT contracts of same or similar in nature of work, size, and complexity. Include contract description, dollar value, and customer POC. Describe your recent and relevant contracts performed within the past three years for the same or similar service as required in the draft PWS. Contracts may include those with Federal, State and local Government as well as private companies. Each reference must include the contract dollar value; the contract period of performance; and a brief description of the contract requirements. 3. Firm's business size (large or small) and all applicable socio-economic category information (i.e. SDB, 8(a) HUBZ, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.). 4. Responses are limited to email correspondence, and limited to 5 pages. Respondents are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government will NOT review general capability statements, please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement(s) of the above request. The Government will not return any information submitted in response to this synopsis. Questions shall be submitted via email to the POC below. Questions regarding this Sources Sought announcement shall be submitted NLT 0800 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on (3 April 2017). After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement. Additional Info: Additional documentation Contracting Office Address: MICC - Fort Benning, Directorate of Contracting, Building 6, Meloy Hall, Room 207, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5000 Place of Performance: MICC - Fort Benning Directorate of Contracting, Building 6, Meloy Hall, Room 207 Fort Benning GA 31905-5000 US Point of Contact(s): Shawndra N. Rhodes, +1 (555) 000-0000