This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought, Request for Information (RFI) notice for market research purposes. This is not a Request for Proposal, an Invitation for Bid nor a Request for Quotation. This notice is for informational and planning pu rposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. A formal solicitation document does not exist. The following information is requested to assist the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in conducting market research of in dustry to identify prospective technically-acceptable, responsible sources. USACE seeks to find sources capable of producing wire welded mesh. Potential providers should be capable of producing ? X 3 mesh squares in 6 and 8 gauge wire. Provider should als o be capable of producing mesh sizes of at least 8 in width and 20 in length. Provider should also state if they have the capabilities to galvanize or coat wire mesh sheets for extended life. Production capability must be stated by Respondents in terms o f numbers of 8 X 20 sheets that can be produced per day. Respondents should include a capability statement in clear, concise and unambiguous language outlining their individual qualifications relative to the above products requirement. The capability sta tement shall include documentation to support compliance with the Buy American Act. Limit your reply to no more than three (3), single-sided, typewritten pages of text (inclusive of charts, graphs and photos) while utilizing a font size of no less than 12 point. The Government will treat all information received in response to this notice as proprietary and such information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this source sought request for information will not be returned. The submission of this information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by USACE to procure these services, to pay for the information requested or to make an award on the basis of this notice. Response s should contain company name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, CAGE code and business size classification (e.g. large, small, women-owned, 8(a), service-disabled veteran). Respondents should also furnish a list of all current M ultiple Award Schedule (MAS) or Government-wide Agency Contract (GWAC) contract instruments currently held. Submissions in response to the RFI shall be sent to
[email protected] and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time, Monda y, November 19, 2007. Respondents must indicate in the subject line of the e-mail response - Welded Wire Mesh RFI-. No phone calls accepted. Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs, alternatives and to determine if co mpetitive opportunities exist in the marketplace. This is a sources sought request for information. Once again, no solicitation currently exists.