W912EQ-14-S-0010 USACE Memphis District Provide and Deliver Crushed Stone by Barge RESPONSE DATE: April 16, 2014 NAICS: 212319 POINT OF CONTACT:
[email protected] This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for the preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSAL AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPIS. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Respondents will or will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, anticipate a requirement to solicit and award a supply Contract to a contractor that can furnish all resources necessary to deliver Rip Rap and crushed stone of various sizes, per each delivery order, loaded on the contractor furnished barged. The work will be performed on the Mississippi River from River Mile 953.8 to River Mile 0.0, on the Atchafalaya River between River Mile 0.0 and River Mile 125.0 and on tributaries of the Mississippi River, as identified on the delivery order. All mileage will be the mileage's shown in the latest edition of the Flood Control and Navigation Maps of the Mississippi River, which is prepared under the direction of the President, Mississippi River Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 80, Vicksburg, MS 39180. It is anticipated that the majority of the stone will be ordered between 1 July and 30 November as stated in the pricing schedule. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible firms. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and EDWOSB businesses, are highly encouraged to participate. The contract period of performance is for this requirement has not been determined. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 212319, which has a business size standard of 500 personnel. The Standard Industrial Code is 1429 and the Federal Supply Code is 5610. Small Business firms are reminded under FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting that they must self-perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis. Firm's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 3 pages and shall include the following information: 1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address. 2. Firm's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. 3. Firm's capability to perform work of providing crushed stone and rip rap by barges on the Mississippi River and tributaries and the Atchafalaya River. 4. Firm's Business Size: Large Business (LB), Small Business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and/or Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). 5. Firm's Joint Ventures (existing), including Mentor Programs and teaming arrangement information is acceptable. Interested firms shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis, W912EQ-14-S-0010, no later than 2:00 PM (CST), on April 16, 2014. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Mail, fax, or email your response to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, 167 N. Main St, Rm 202, Attention: Jackie Primer, Memphis, Tennessee, 38103; Email:
[email protected]. EMAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.