Used Ground Tire Disposal Options

A Sources Sought Notice is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify qualified firms and potential solutions for used ground tire disposal. The existing situation is as follows: DLA Disposition Services has approximately 2.5 million pounds (annually) of used ground tires that require removal and disposal. Examples of the types of used tires include, but are not limited to, the following: Humvee tires, aircraft ground tires, passenger vehicle tires, heavy equipment tires, semi-truck tires, heavy military wheeled vehicle tires, etc. These tires are located at various Department of Defense installations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). We are exploring removal solutions that include, but are not limited to, public sales of the used tire inventory, return to manufacturer (RTM) options, and standard removal and disposal. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Notice, the Government will determine the contracting method to be utilized to accomplish the stated objective. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this project is 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers). The size standard for this NAICS code is 100 employees. NAICS code compliance verification will occur if/when proposals are submitted. Other NAICS codes will be considered if appropriate. Proposals are not to be submitted at this time. A response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement, nor will it result in your firm's name being added to a plan holder's list to receive a copy of a solicitation. Contractors are reminded that this is a Sources Sought Notice, NOT a request for proposals/bids/quotes. As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This Sources Sought Notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. There is no solicitation available at this time. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms matching the categories referenced above must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. Please indicate which region in the Continental United States (CONUS) you would potentially be able to service, or if capabilities exist to service the entire CONUS region. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number and/or Cage Code and statement identifying small business category and current status of the small business classification; (2) Relevant Experience within the last five years, including any contract numbers, and Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC. Also, identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you actually performed as the sub-contractor. Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered; (3) Details regarding tire disposal solutions your firm engages in (purchasing of used ground tires, removal and disposal services, RTM options, etc.). The submittal package must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, February 7, 2020. All submissions must be sent via electronic mail to: roger.lonoza@dla.mil and konni.small@dla.mil. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended. Any points of contact provided may be contacted for the purpose of verifying contractor performance. Primary Point of Contact: Roger Lonoza Division Chief Contract Oversight and Support DLA Disposition Services Battle Creek, MI Phone: 269-961-5111 Email: roger.lonoza@dla.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Konni Small, Contracting Officer Operational Contracting Division Konni.small@dla.mil Phone: 269-961-4986 Contracting Office Address: Federal Center 74 Washington Avenue North Battle Creek, Michigan 49037-3092 United States