S -- Snow and Ice Removal, McConnell AFB

Snow and Ice Removal Services Sources Sought Synopsis THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. The 22d Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine the existence of potential small business sources (i.e; Small businesses, HUBZones, 8(a) firms, etc.) and resultant set-aside to perform snow and ice removal services at McConnell AFB, Kansas. The information in this notice is based on the best and most current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements and posted electronically on the Federal Business opportunities homepage at www.fbo.gov. The Government shall not reimburse the costs of preparing responses to this request for information. The 22d Contracting Squadron (AMC), McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, intends to issue a formal RFP in the September 2007 timeframe for the acquisition of snow and ice removal services to be performed at McConnell AFB KS. The estimated contract period including all options is 1 November 2007 through 30 September 2012. The successful contractor shall perform snow and ice removal services, such as: providing all personnel, tools, labor, equipment, supervision and other items required for removal of snow and ice from streets, parking areas, and walkways; disbursing snow and ice melting sand/chemical mixtures; and providing additional personnel and equipment as required by weather conditions. The NAICS code for this requirement is 488490. The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services and a letter of interest. Interested and qualified sources should provide the following information: (1) company name, point of contact, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, type of business and size; (2) a list of your most recent and relevant DoD or commercial contracts (not to exceed five) to include brief description, names, POCs, phone numbers, value & type of contract, and period of performance; and (3) information about your company and why you think you can perform this service. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Send responses to the 22d Contracting Squadron, Services Team (22 CONS/LGCA), 53147 Kansas Street, Suite 102, McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3606. Responses may also be submitted to SrA Janet Alworth via fax to 316-759-4538, or by e-mail to janet.alworth@mcconnell.af.mil in PDF or Microsoft Word Format. In order to be considered in this market survey, please reply by 4:00 pm CDT Friday, 14 September 2007. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005). (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr Michael R Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618)229-0267, Fax (618)256-6668, email: michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. Points of Contact SrA Janet Alworth, Contract Administrator, Phone (316) 759-4520, FAX (316) 759-4538, E-mail janet.alworth@mcconnell.af.mil, or SSgt Scott Amos, Contract Administrator, Phone (316) 759-3277, FAX (316) 759-4538, E-mail: scott.amos-02@mcconnell.af.mil.