Japan PCB Disposal

A sources sought is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify all small business, including qualified 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZONE), Woman Owned small business, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses for a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for sampling, testing, removal, transportation, treatment, destruction, recycling (when authorized), and final disposal of wastes containing up to 5,000 parts per million (ppm) Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Waste will be removed from U.S. military installations located across mainland Japan and the island of Okinawa at pick-up points or within 80 km of pick-up points. A draft price schedule (Attachment 1) and the draft pick-up points (Attachment 2) are included with this notice. Note, PCBs will be treated/destroyed prior to ultimate disposal in Japan according to all local laws and regulations. Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought Synopsis, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition is in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Priced IDIQ Services Contract. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). The size standard of this NAICS code is $41.5M. NAICS code compliance verification will occur if/when proposals are submitted. Proposals are not being submitted at this time. The duration of the contract is anticipated to be for one (1) thirty (30) month base period from the date of an initial contract award and will include one (1) thirty (30) month option period. A response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement, nor will it result in your firm's name being added to a plan holder's list to receive a copy of a solicitation. Contractors are reminded that this is a Sources Sought Notice, NOT a solicitation for work, nor is it a request for proposals, rather it is to determine if there is potential for a contract to be set aside for small business or other small business set-aside programs. There is no solicitation available at this time. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms matching the categories referenced above must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number and or Cage Code and statement identifying small business category and current status of the small business classification. (2) Relevant Experience within the last five years, including any contract number, and Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC) and current telephone number for the POC. Also, identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you actually performed as the subcontractor. Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered. The submittal package must be received at the office no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on Friday, March 11, 2022. Electronic submissions of the Statement of Capabilities Packages can be sent electronically to Chad Hankins, Contract Specialist, at [email protected].