Spill Prevention and Response Exercise Instruction

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from small business sources capable of providing spill prevention and response exercises. No solicitation is being issued at this time. For reference purposes, this notice is numbered SPE603-22-R-5X06. This notice is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services, Environmental Services Branch (FESDA), seeks potential small business sources capable of performing a non-personal services contract for spill prevention and response exercises in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., 40 CFR 112 and 33 CFR 154). The government anticipates issuing a solicitation in approximately three months for annual site-specific spill prevention and response exercises at an estimated 121 locations worldwide. Service requirements may include, but are not limited to the following: National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) conformant exercises. Utilization of spill trajectory modeling, such as PISCES II, that can spontaneously provide site-specific spill behavior and spill reaction to deployed spill response equipment. Proactive scheduling - dates acceptable to the installation (30-day minimum lead time). Development of site-specific course curriculum based on installation's spill plan. Providing professional-quality site-specific training materials for each exercise. Ability to provide qualified personnel at multiple locations simultaneously to accommodate the number of annual exercises. Personnel qualified to accomplish the services required prior to commencement of work - personnel must possess commensurate skills, knowledge, abilities, and training, and meet the security requirements to obtain a common access card (CAC). Supervisory personnel Administrative personnel Instructor requirements: - Real-world, on-scene spill response experience. - Conduct equipment deployment exercises in challenging outdoor locations. - Read, write, speak, and understand English. - Able to instruct in a manner that is clearly understandable by the students. - Overseas travel (Obtain/maintain a passport, endure long flights, etc.). - Able to read installation spill response plans and apply requirements to exercise. - Able to obtain/maintain driver's licenses, to include international driver's licenses, when public transportation is inadequate to support required work. Responses are limited to no more than five pages. The Government will use this information to determine the capability of small business entities to meet the services required. By submitting a capability statement, the respondent acknowledges capability to implement and coordinate all activities such that the Government is assured of timely and cost-effective spill response and prevention exercise instruction. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses submitted via e-mail will be considered. E-mail submissions to Viki.Metzger@DLA.mil. Interested companies should address the following in the response: 1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history for (last 3 years), office location (s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are required for DLA Energy contractors. 2. Demonstrate capability to provide an adequate number of qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, as required, to complete the estimated 121 exercises annually.? 3. Past Performance: Does your company have past performance experience as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contract for similar environmental services requirements? If so, please provide the following: Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to providing instruction on spill prevention and response. If your firm acted as subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed, and percentage of work performed. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken. 4. Would a teaming arrangement be made for this requirement? If yes, please address type of arrangement, percentage of work to be performed, and type of service. 5. Does your company have experience with Service Contract Act of 1965 covered contracts? Does your company have experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)? Please explain any experience your company has had with labor unions. 6. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a four-year contract with a possible six-month extension in the event there are delays with the payment process? Does your company have an approved accounting system in place to adequately track expenditures? Please elaborate. 7. What realistic phase-in period would your company require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials?