Moving & Storage - Cadet Chapel

Point of Contact Tiffany Johnson, Contract Specialist, Phone: 719-333-0809, Email: tiffany.johnson.38@us.af.mil Heidi Stein, Contracting Specialist, Phone: 719-333-3819, Email: heidi.stein.2@us.af.mil Place of Performance Address: United States Air force Academy (USAFA)Postal Code: 80840 Country: UNITED STATES Description REQUEST FOR INFORMATION THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice for the acquisition of Packing, Moving, and Storage Services for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Chapel. The applicable NAICS code is most likely 493110 - General Warehousing and Storage, but the government is also considering 484210[SHAGUU1C1] - Used Household and Office Goods Moving. The proposed contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The USAFA Cadet Chapel will be undergoing extensive interior and exterior refurbishing, during which time the building must be empty of its contents. Once renovations are complete, the contents must be returned to the Cadet Chapel in preparation for reopening. Moving and storage services are required to support the Cadet Chapel's mission. The Government seeks responses from all responsible and capable vendors that can provide the Moving and Storage services listed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The project is in three (3) phases: - 1. Removal of Chapel contents to three (3) separate storage locations: two (2) on-base sites and one (1) contractor-determined off-base storage site. - 2. Storage of items for the duration of the renovation (expected to last approximately 4-5 years). - 3. Return all items to the Chapel. All responsible businesses capable of providing these services are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to pay for the information provided. All responsible sources may submit a response. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or request for proposals. If no response is received or if no responsible vendor is found capable of providing all services listed in this notice, the government may use this notice, historical data, and other market research to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Response Criterion All interested vendors may indicate their interest in this proposed acquisition by sending an email to include your name, contact information, company name, and responses to the questions below to tiffany.johnson.38@us.af.mil and heidi.stein.2@us.af.mil. Questions: 1. DUNS: 2. CAGE: 3. Business size (size standard under both NAICS is $27.5M) and Socioeconomic Status (if applicable): 4. Is NAICS 493110 the appropriate code for this requirement? 5. Can your company provide all of the services, or would portions of the service be subcontracted? 6. Do you have recent experience moving historic artifacts? If so, provide the description of work along with performance dates. 7. Do you hold any certification(s) in packing/moving/storage of fine art? 8. What is your pricing structure (per pound, per cubic foot, per hour, etc.)? 9. Would a site visit help you more accurately quote on this requirement? 10. What is your standard insurance amount against item loss or damage? 11. What is the industry standard for insuring high-value items (i.e. artwork or antique furniture)? 12. Are items insured against loss and/or damage while in storage? 13. Can you provide all performance requirements stated in the PWS? If not, please identify which services cannot be provided and explain. 14. Are any of the requirements in the PWS unclear or overly restrictive? If yes, please explain. 15. If not interested, please explain why. Closing date for receipt of Information Please provide response by email to tiffany.johnson.38@us.af.mil and heidi.stein.2@us.af.mil, no later than 2 May, 03:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Attachments: Cadet Chapel Moving and Storage PWS Cadet Chapel Inventory