Protecting Coatings

This amendment corrects Steve Lynn's e-mail address (steven.lynn.2@us.af.mil) and extends RFI notice until 5 Mar 15. This is a Sources Sought only and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Request for Information (RFI) is developed for the express purpose of surveying interested sources. This RFI does not commit the Air Force to contract for any supplies or services whatsoever. Responders are advised that the Air Force will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this announcement and any and all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Ellsworth Air Force Base is seeking a response from interested firms that qualify as U.S. Small Businesses, SBA Certified 8(a), SBA Certified HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) in an attempt to facilitate decision making of potential sources for a possible procurement. Ellsworth Air Force Base is seeking to identify qualified, experienced, and interested businesses capable of performing base-wide Protective Coating services as described herein. The description of work will be identified in each individual delivery order. Performance and payment bonds will be required per individual delivery order in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28. The proposed contract would consist of a multiple line item, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle to execute a broad range of painting projects. The contractor's shall be expected to respond have the capability to respond to several Requests for Proposals (RFP) in a short period of time and manage several projects simultaneously. The work would consist of, but not limited to maintenance management, quality control, materials requisition, prep and paint facilities interiors/exteriors, install wall coverings and vinyl base materials, apply brick stain, remove paint and lead free thermoplastic street and parking lot markings, remove and dispose of lead base paint, prep and paint miscellaneous structures (such as fire hydrants, pipes, signs, sign posts, and water tanks) on Ellsworth AFB in accordance with individual orders placed against the basic contract. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, and applicable licenses and permits necessary to ensure that the above work is performed in a manner that will restore a neat and professional appearance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 238230 and the size standard of $15 million applies. Performance period for the base year would be approximately performed Feb 16 through Jan 17 with four one year option years. The project magnitude for the base year is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and each option year magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The minimum guarantee over the life of the contract is $2,000 (to include base year and all four option years). All prospective offerors must have a Commercial and Government entity (CAGE) code and be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Release of an RFP would be via the internet only at the FedBizOps website. No paper copies of the RFP would be issued. If your firm has an interest in proposing on future requirements as described above, who believe they can meet, the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, a complete capabilities package. Provide responses NO LATER THAN 5 March 2015 to Mr. Steve Lynn (605) 385-1730, email steven.lynn.2@us.af.mil, or, Mr. David Mendelsohn, (605) 385-1748, email david.mendelsohn@us.af.mil. At a minimum capability statement shall state skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform this type of work. Include the following: 1. Company name, address, point of contact (POC), telephone number, fax number, email address, and CAGE Code. 2. Company's business size and/or socioeconomic status (i.e. Small Business, SBA Certified 8A Program Participant, SBA Certified HUB Zone Firm, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Woman-Owned Small Business). 3. A positive statement of your intention to bid on this contract as a prime contractor. 4. Offeror's Joint Venture, Partnering Agreement, or Mentor-Prot'g information if applicable - existing and potential. 5. A listing of any government construction contracts held over the last three (3) years. 6. Company's bonding capacity; single award capacity and an aggregate bonding capacity. 7. If you are a small business, would you consider submitting a proposal as a prime contractor? 8. What are the most critical criteria that would distinguish one company's capabilities from another? Explain. The information requested will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.