R10 Bronze Refinishing Projects
GSA Region 10 Bronze Refinishing Projects
Sources Sought Notification
This Sources Sought notification is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning, and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the General Services Administration (GSA). The purpose of this Sources Sought is to help GSA understand the industry best practices and technical solutions capable of providing the full range of requirements described in this Sources Sought. GSA will use this market research information to assess the market's capability to successfully meet GSA Region 10's bronze refinishing requirements.
Additionally, this Sources Sought notification is to determine the availability and capability of qualified small businesses (including Small Business Administration Certified 8(a) companies; firms in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone); Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses; and Women-Owned small businesses).
GSA welcomes responses from all interested parties.
Place of Performance:
Federal Office Building
909 First Ave
Seattle, WA 98174
Tacoma Union Station
1717 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Gus J. Solomon U.S. Courthouse
620 SW Main St
Portland, OR 97205
Sources Sought Response Requirements
Responses to this notice shall be limited to ten pages (excluding marketing literature and/or technical data sheets and/or resumes) and must include:
1. A capability statement in response to each of the individual draft Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
2. Description of the company's past performance and experience with bronze refinishing work on historic sites that is of a similar scope and size. Provide information (Government or commercial entity, contract/purchase amount, location, etc.) relating to each of the past performance descriptions.
3. Responses to the following questions:
a. Are any of GSA's specific requirements too restrictive? In other words, are any of the requirements too specific that it would eliminate a commercial product or products that could potentially more than satisfactorily satisfy GSA's goals?
b. Any suggestions regarding the GSA's requirements and/or SOW?
c. Any other comments regarding this potential acquisition?
4. Organization name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.
5. Commercial pricing list(s) or other pricing information, if applicable and available.
6. Customary practices, including warranties, discounts, and contract type(s) under which commercial sales of the products or services are made, if applicable and available.
7. DUNS number and CAGE code.
8. Written confirmation of registration in SAM (www.sam.gov). Offerors must be registered to be considered as a source.
9. Please provide the size classification of your business under the appropriate NAICS code. If you are classified as a small business, HUBZone small business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business, Woman-owned small business and/or 8(a) certified small business, please provide a detailed capability statement, focusing on your firm's proven ability to provide the range of requirements.
Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of GSA's review of the information received. Additionally, GSA does not intend to hold discussions concerning this Sources Sought with any interested parties. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will 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 announcement. However, GSA reserves the right to contact one or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations.
Information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.
Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to Matthew Chaison at matt.chaison@gsa.gov.
Respondents must submit a capability statement and response requirements to Matthew Chaison at matt.chaison@gsa.gov no later than the specified due date and time indicated on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) for consideration.
Matthew Chaison, Contract Specialist, Phone 253-249-6127, Email matt.chaison@gsa.gov
