Sources Sought for Contractor Operated Civil Engineering Supply Store

Synopsis: Added: 19 May, 2010 3:38 pm This is a Sources Sought Synopsis, for market research purposes only, and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The 9th Contracting Squadron is seeking possible sources to provide a Contractor Operated Civil Engineering Supply Store (COCESS) (under NAICS code: 444130, $7.0 mil) in support of Beale AFB, CA. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for alternatives must include supporting rationale. The anticipated period of performance will be twelve (12) month base period and four(4), twelve (12) month option periods. The Government anticipates an unrestricted commodity indefinite delivery indefinite quantity acquisition (IDIQ). Businesses are advised that FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would apply wherein at least 50 percent of the work must be performed by the prime contractor. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work relative to this requirement identified attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The statement of capability shall include: I. Contractor Name a. Address b. Point of Contact (POC) c. POC phone number(s) and e-mail addresses d. Cage code II. Description of Relevant Contract Experience (Government and Commercial) a. Contract number b. Description of the requirement c. POC for the requiring activity d. POC address, e-mail phone number(s), fax number and the company's web page, if applicable Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability containing the above referenced information via e-mail to douglas.strong@beale.af.mil . Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9.5 requires that action to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate potential organizational conflict of interest be accomplished. Potential Offerors will notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) in writing within 5 days of receipt of the actual RFP (RFP to be released at a later date) regarding any actual/potential OCI and provide applicable mitigation plans. Please note that FEDBIZOPPS will be the primary source of information for this acquisition. Interested parties should check FEDBIZOPPS for updates frequently. Please direct any questions on this announcement to Douglas Strong, 6500 B Street, Ste. 101, Beale AFB, CA telephone no. 530-634-3305; or e-mail douglas.strong@beale.af.mil. Responses must be received no later than 12:00p.m., PST, on 17 June 10. Responses should not exceed ten (10), single-sided, 8-1/2" x 11" pages with the font no smaller than 10 point. Potential Offerors are cautioned that this synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute an RFP nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or substituting a response to this notice.