Repair Cantonment Fence on Joint Base-Lewis McChord (JBLM), WA

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES TO ASSIST THE SEATTLE DISTRICT U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) IN DEVELOPING THE AQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AN UPCOMING Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a project entitled, "Repair Cantonment Fence," on Joint Base-Lewis McChord (JBLM), WA. THIS IS NOT A PRESOLICITATION OR SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. After review of the responses to this notice, and if the Government intends to proceed with the acquisition, a separate presolicitation announcement will be published on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (fbo.gov). Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY are not adequate response to any future solicitation announcement. All interested parties and potential bidders are responsible to monitor FBO for any future postings. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of and determine the availability of potentially qualified Small Business sources and their size classifications relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 238990, "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors." This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business set-aside is possible and/or appropriate. Please note that this research is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to respond, in writing, to this Sources Sought Notice. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION: The Seattle District expects to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Bidders will be required to submit sealed bids that will be opened, during a public bid opening, at the time and place stated in the solicitation. The contract work will be to repair and clear the cantonment fence on JBLM Lewis-North. This fence line surrounds the Lewis-North Cantonment Area and accounts for over 10 miles of fence line. The Cantonment Fence on Lewis-North is located on improved and unimproved grounds. The terrain varies from flat and smooth to hilly and rutted. There are obstacles such as fallen trees, ditches, discarded concrete, railroad tracks, etc. that may pose tripping or falling hazards. Vegetation varies from maintained grass to extremely thick heavy vegetation. Additionally, there are water hazards such as American Lake, creeks, and wet lands within close proximity to the fence line. The fence is adjacent to Military Family Housing, Motor Pools, busy roads and the I-5 interstate, etc. The magnitude of construction for this anticipated contract is estimated to be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY shall be limited to five (5) pages and include the following information: 1. Interested firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address and small business size status under the stated NAICS Code (238990). 2. A brief capabilities narrative describing the interested firm's ability to meet anticipated contract requirements as described above. 3. Interested firms are also requested to submit a narrative describing one project they have completed that is similar in size, scope and complexity to the anticipated contract requirements described above. Submission of your interest is not a prerequisite to any potential future posting, but participation will assist in identifying sources with required capabilities. Interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (sam.gov) to be eligible for award of a Government contract. SUBMISSION DUE DATE/TIME: Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / MARKET RESEARCH STUDY should be received as soon as possible but no later than 2:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) on Tuesday, January 17, 2019. Phone calls will not be accepted. Please forward responses to the attention of Renee M. Krahenbuhl, Contract Specialist, at renee.krahenbuhl@usace.army.mil.