RANGE FRONT GATE - FORT DEVENS, MA

1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Bid, Quote or Proposal or a solicitation. The Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division, is conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the construction requirement described herein. The information gathered will assist the Government in developing an appropriate acquisition strategy.

The Government is under no obligation to award a purchase order or contract as a result of this announcement, and no funds are available to pay for the preparation of responses. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

If a solicitation is released, it will may be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry at https://sam.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND. The Government requires construction services for the following project:

• Project Title: Range Control Front Gate - Devens, MA (DEVENS)

• Project Location: Devens RFTA located at Installation PBO, Whse Bldg 3574, 12 Feinberg Street, Devens, MA 01434-4429

• Brief Description of Work: The purpose of this commercial construction requirement is to construct an automatic gate system for the RFTA Devens South Post Range Complex. The construction includes but is not limited to An RFID card reader as well as a backup pin pad is required for the entrance gate as well as the ability to keep the inbound gate open during certain hours with a switch located in the already established guard shack and the Range Control building. The outbound gate will also need a way to automatically open the gate as it is driven up from the exiting side of the past and if the gate is to swing open outwards off base. If any rollers are required to move the gates parallel to the fence, then a structure is required to ensure snow or ice from accumulating on the tracks that would implead aby movement.

The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract type.

3. SET-ASIDE CONSIDERATION. Based on the responses to this notice, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business socio-economic categories will be considered. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond. Respondents must clearly identify their business size and any applicable socio-economic status in their capabilities statement.

4. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform the work outlined in the attached Draft Specification of Work (SOW).

Compliance Requirements:

• Performance and Payment Bonds (if applicable)
• Davis-Bacon Act: Compliance is mandatory.

5. ATTACHMENTS. The following documents are attached for review:

• Draft SOW

Important: Potential offerors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the attached Draft SOW and any accompanying drawings. A complete understanding of the technical requirements is critical for submitting a relevant and comprehensive capabilities statement.

7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPABILITIES STATEMENT. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five (5) pages  that demonstrates the ability to perform the work described to Mr. Mitchell Douglas at mitchell.e.douglas.civ@army.mil and Ms. Jasmyne Peterson at jasmyne.c.peterson.civ@army.mil. The statement must include:

1. Organization Details: Organization Name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).

1. Business Status: Business size and socio-economic status under the identified NAICS code (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).

1. Tailored Capabilities: Address experience with projects of similar size, scope, and complexity; ability to meet bonding requirements; and past performance on similar work.

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