Z -- Bolling AFB, DC - Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirement (SABER)

Sources sought for certified 8(a) firms interested in submitting a proposal for an upcoming Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract to be performed at Bolling Air Force Base, DC. The government anticipates this being a competitive 8(a) acquisition. The contract will include a broad variety of individual construction delivery orders to include, but not limited to alteration, maintenance, repair, and minor construction of various base facilities. This will be an 8(a) competitive solicitation (NAICS Code 237990) restricted to 8(a) construction firms located in the states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. All other contractors and 8(a) firms are deemed ineligible to submit offers. The successful contractor will be required to furnish all materials, equipment and personnel necessary to design, manage and accomplish individual projects and maintain a management/project office at Bolling AFB, DC in order to receive delivery orders and provide other management services related to accomplishing individual jobs. The contract will consist of one base performance period of twelve months from the date of award, with four 12 month option periods. The guaranteed contract minimum is $100,000.00 (basic year only) and the maximum potential contract value is $25,000,000.00 over the term of the contract. Interested Firms should expect a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: structural repairs/alterations, asphalt/concrete work, electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, and excavation. Responses must include: company name, address, telephone number, DUNS number, small business classification, bonding capability/availability, and point of contact to assist in market research. The potential NAICS code is 237990 with a size limitation standard of $31.0 M. In the response, firms must provide their business size status in accordance with the Small Business Administration (www.sba.gov) website for the above referenced NAICS Code they fall within (i.e. small business, 8(a), HUBZones, Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business, etc.). Identification of firms GSA schedule and SINs that are applicable to this potential requirement are requested. Responses are due no later than 5:00 P.M EST on 13 December 2007 and must be made by emailing the capabilities response to BOTH SrA. Nathan S. Taylor: Nathan.Taylor@Bolling.af.mil and Mr. Steve Hawkins: Steven.Hawkins@afncr.af.mil. Questions will be fielded by SrA Nathan Taylor at 202-767-7873 and shall be limited to questions concerning submittal of responses. DISCLAIMER THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This request is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in the RFI. This notice is not to be construed as an acquisition Request For Proposal (RFP), nor is any commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract implied, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this RFI. Any responses received will not be used as a proposal. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process. This notice is part of the Government?s Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities.