THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Complete responses to this notice shall be in the following format: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of Large or small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran- Owned Small Business, Women Owned Small Business etc. (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. ************************************************************************************ The USDA-Forest Service, Prescott National Forest has a requirement for a Contractor to furnish a variety of sizes of Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMPs) and Culvert Bands. Project Specifications: All pipes shall comply with the Arizona Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2000, Section 1010 - Drainage Pipe. All metal pipe and metal bands shall be galvanized. All bands shall comply with the Arizona Department of Transportation Standards and be compatible with the appropriate pipe selected. All round pipe size 12" to 48", shall be 14 gauge, 2 2/3 X 1/2-inch corrugation and come in twenty (20) foot lengths. All round pipe size 54" to 96" shall be 14-gauge, 3 X 1 inch corrugation and come in twenty (20) foot lengths. All arch pipe size 17" X 13" to 49" X 33" shall be 14 gauge, 2 2/3 X 1/2-inch corrugation and come in twenty (20) foot lengths. All arch pipe size 57" X 38" to 71" x 47" shall be 12-gauge, 2 2/3 X 1/2-inch corrugation and come in twenty (20) foot lengths. Line item-0001- 18" x 20' CMP (estimated 1200 LF) - Quantity 60 Each LIne item-0002- 24" x 20' CMP (estimtated 600 LF) - Quantity 30 Each Line item-0003- 36" x 20' CMP (estimated 40 LF) - Quantity 2 Each Line item-0004- 18" Culvert Band - Quantity 30 Each Line item-0005- 24" Culvert Bank - Quantity 15 Each Line item-0006- 36" Culvert Bank - Quantity 1 Each ***Please provide estimated lead time*** Delivery Location: USDA-Prescott Forest Service Prescott, Arizona 86305 ************************************************************************************* Important information: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS Code 423390-Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers. (Small Business Average Size Standards 100 Number of Employees). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to
[email protected] All information submissions shall be received no later than 12:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on September 1, 2022.