** ALL FUTURE POSTINGS ON THIS REQUIREMENT IS POSTED UNDER SOLICITATION NUMBER HSFLAR-14-R-00002. ** This is a sources sought announcement and is for information purposes only, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center located at Artesia, NM is conducting research to determine the existence of potential business sources that can provide construction services. The Government contemplates soliciting for the award of ONE Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Government is currently seeking capabilities from all categories of small businesses for the purpose of determining whether the acquisition should be set aside for a specific Set Aside. Typical task orders (TOs) will consist of a broad range of new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs of institutional building and related structures work on real property at the location listed above. Individual, firm-fixed price TOs will be issued using the R.S. MEANS Estimating System along with a pre-negotiated coefficient. Significant sub-contracting opportunities can be expected in a variety of trades to include, but not limited to: architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, roofing, demolition, environmental support, carpentry, roadwork, painting and masonry. The anticipated performance period of this contract shall consist of one base year, plus individual option years, for a total of five years; as required. The total program value of the acquisition is anticipated to be between $15,000,000. The NAICS for this acquisition is 236220, with a size standard of $33.5M. An electronic copy of the firm's capability statement is requested. The statement should describe any teaming arrangements and reflect relevant past performance history (3-5 years of project management and experience with R. S. Means Estimating Systems). Firms should describe relevant Government or commercial contract experience, i.e., cite Government or commercial sources. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine if any small business commercial and institutional building general contractors, commercial and institutional building contractors, commercial and institutional building design-build firms, and commercial and institutional building project construction management firms possess the necessary capabilities to perform the requirements identified. The contractors must be able to provide a bonding capability for the task order value for a single project at or above the simplified acquisition threshold (currently equal to $150,000.00) and an aggregate bonding capability of $3M. The contractors must be able to manage and perform multiple projects simultaneously. The contractors shall be able to manage and perform projects with a broad range of technical complexity and specialty trades (including but not limited to site work, paving, utilities, structures, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, finishes, furnishings/outfitting, carpentry). Experience performing contracts for minor modifications or services (e.g., less than $50,000) on a recurring and/or pre-priced task order basis are not considered relevant for purposes of this requirement. The submittal for this sources sought shall include a one-page summary with supporting details. The one-page summary shall include: (1) company's name, address, primary POC and telephone number; (2) company's average annual revenues for the past three years; (3) description of principal business activity and number of employees; (4) number of years in business; (5) company's business size standard (specifically identify if you are a small business, 8(a) Business Development Participant, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, or a HUB Zone Small Business); (6) DUNS number and cage code (for prime and subcontractor/teaming partners); and (7) Design build partnership arrangements. The supporting detailed information shall include a listing of relevant work performed in the previous 5 years to include (1) customer contact information (address, current phone number and current e-mail address), (2) contract number, (3) contract type, (4) dollar value of project, and (5) customer/agency name. The information shall also include the firm's most current balance sheet and income statement and proof of bonding capability at the individual project and aggregate level. The information shall identify the firm's specific capabilities that are relevant to, and reflect the magnitude of the above requirements. It is not sufficient to provide only general brochures or generic information. The information shall also include relevant past experience for each teaming partner/subcontractor. The capability information, exclusive of the one-page summary, shall NOT exceed ten (10) pages (including attachments) and shall contain a minimum font size of 12. It should be submitted electronically only (via e-mail) to the primary point of contact (POC) listed below. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS; THERFORE, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps). It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. This sources sought is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The firm's estimated 8(a) graduation date should also be included in the information. Interested parties are requested to submit responses to this announcement, via email ONLY, by COB on 14 Nov 2013. Paper copies of this announcement will not be provided. Any future solicitation information, if released, may be obtained through the above referenced website and the solicitation number. Any questions relating to this announcement must be submitted in writing, via email ONLY, to the following contracting officer: SHEELA CASPER at
[email protected] .