Sources Sought Notice Cages and Frames This SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. 2020-SS100. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the interest and feasibility of small business set-asides. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, Animal Plant Inspection Services, APHIS, National Veterinary Services Laboratory, NVSL, Ames, Iowa plan their acquisition strategy or plan. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Specifications/Must Have: 50 cage frames and screens, 7’x7’x20’ assembled. All dimensions shall match those on the attached drawing. Vendor shall provide mockup and samples of one fitting and one short (24 inches) piece of pipe for inspection by Plant Introduction Personnel prior to acceptance of offer. Pipe and fittings must be compatible with existing equipment. Zippers: 60” Brass zipper on each end of cage screen Zipper pull at bottom when closed Start 4” below the top of the screen Fittings: Galvanized Electrical Metallic Tubing, Trade Size 1.25" O.D. 1.5" I.D. 1.38" Wall thickness 0.065" All welds to be painted with galvanized paint to prevent corrosion. Frame Piping: ANSI Galvanized 1" Steel pipe, schedule 5 O.D. 1.315 Wall thickness 0.065" Screen: Fitted style with flap and 60” brass zipper on each end. Screen material and flaps shall be 20 x 20 mesh, natural color, UV treated, including the thread. Flaps will be made of screen material, not vinyl. All corners will be reinforced with vinyl. Dimensions shall allow for ease in fitting over frame and allow for normal shrinkage. Please submit the following information: Name and address of company 2. Relevant past performance, including Contract name • Contracting Agency or Department Yearly contract value • Description of work and how it relates to the requirements DUNNS number and business size (the NAICS code is 332618 with a size standard of 500 Emp Submission requirements: Interested small business firms responding to this market survey must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b). Please specify one primary and one alternate Point of Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to:
[email protected] The e-mail shall contain the following subject line: Response to Sources Sought Notice – Cage and Frame 2020-SS100. . A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition as a set-aside is within the discretion of the Government. If capability statements are not received from at least two (2) responsible small businesses or if the Government determines that no small business concerns are capable of performing this requirement based upon an assessment of the capability statements submitted, the Government may proceed with a full and open competition. Please submit all information to Submission requirements: Interested small business firms responding to this market survey must provide a capability statement demonstrating their experience, skills and capability to fulfill the Governments requirements for the above in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2(b). Please specify one primary and one alternate Point of Contact (POC) within your firm, including telephone numbers and email addresses Only electronic copies of capability statements will be accepted and should be emailed to:
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[email protected] Sept 11, 2020, by 10:00 AMCST. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Place of Contract Performance: AMES IA 50011 United States