Noise Control for Construction and Manufacturing Industries

Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Announcement Number: Development of Global Database Posted Date: 16 July 2012 Original Response Date: 31 July 2012 Classification Code: 70 - ADP Equipment Software, Supplies and Support Equipment (Searchable global database) Naics Code: Contracting Office Address Centers for Disease Control/ Procurement and Grants Office 626 Cochrans Mill Road PO Box 18070- MS POS Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Description This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine the availability of potential large business and small business (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, women-owned small business), for the purpose to develop a searchable global database of machinery and equipment with corresponding noise levels. The database will initially be populated with information from existing non-searchable databases such as the European Union machinery directive database. The database will be designed so that manufacturers of machinery and equipment can input their product line elements into the database. The database will provide secure areas for each submitting manufacturer and be compatible with the "buy quiet" Web tool for searching available new purchases. CDC/PGO is looking for, but not limiting to, businesses that have the ability meet the requirements and desired qualifications set forth in the attached sample Statement of Work (SOW). Contractors who believe that they posses the expertise and experience to fulfill all of these requirements in the SOW are invited to submit technical and management capabilities addressing each of the areas in writing. Interested contractors should also address whether they can fulfill the requirements via GSA schedules. Please send responses via e-mail to zia3@cdc.gov by close of business on 31 July 2012. Responses must be submitted not later than 31 July 2012. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for submission is 5 pages. This Sources Sought Notice is being used for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this Notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this evaluation. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date.