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INTRODUCTION The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting market research to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for Firing Range Services to support the Office of Law Enforcement at TSA. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone; service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, 8(a), etc.; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Note: If you are submitting a capabilities statement and your firm does not own/operate the proposed range facilities, your capabilities statement must address how your firm will meet performance requirements/Limitations on Subcontracting. See Federal Acquisition Clauses 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, or 52.219-29 for information concerning performance requirements/limitations. BACKGROUND The use of commercial or Governmental firing ranges are required to allow agency personnel to train and qualify on various weapons used in the performance of their duties. SCOPE The requirements for an acceptable range are included in the DRAFT REQUIREMENTS section below. The intent of the acquisition is for the rental/usage of existing ranges meeting all specifications outlined in the DRAFT REQUIREMENTS. RESPONSE INFORMATION In order for the TSA to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors that are capable of providing the required services, a Contractor's Capabilities Statement is requested. This statement must identify your company's capabilities to meet the requirements identified in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), Full Company Name, UEI Number, Company Point of Contact, mailing address and phone number, Current Business Size (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.), and what experience you have providing similar and/or same services. The capabilities statement shall not exceed four (4) pages in length and shall be in either PDF or MS Word Format. Please send responses with a subject heading of "Firing Range Services –" Send your capability statements via email to the contact person listed. Please send any questions to the same e-mail address. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through Contract Opportunities (www.SAM.gov). Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. A Government requirement for this service is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. DRAFT REQUIREMENTS The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires the use of an established/existing shooting range within a five (5) mile radius of the intersection of Interstate 494 and U.S. Highway 169 located in Edina, Minnesota. Health and Safety Requirements: The range shall comply with applicable, local, state and federal regulations and/or laws, including but not limited to, lead exposure. Range Requirements The range shall provide a minimum of five (5) simultaneous firing points. The range may be either outdoor or indoor but shall meet the following criteria: Because of the unique weather patterns specific to Minnesota, the range may be indoors or outdoors during the summer months and exclusively indoors during the winter, early spring, and late fall months. If outdoor, the range shall be covered or available for all weather use and have proper drainage controls as well as a safe usable all weather surface during rainy conditions, (i.e. pea gravel, blacktop, concrete). If indoor, the range shall possess a ventilation system that conforms to OSHA standards Whether outdoor or indoor the range must meet the following criteria: Must allow for target placement a minimum distance of 1.5 feet from the firing line, and a maximum distance of 75 feet from the firing line. Must have distinct firing line indicators (i.e. concrete or blacktop sidewalks for outdoor, firing line for indoor). Range must have the ability to facilitate barricaded shooting positions at 21, 45, and 75 feet on all lanes. All covering supports, barricades or barricade holders on the range shall be constructed of a material that does not deflect/ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it (Example: wood). Must possess or provide target base stands that are compatible with 1"x2" fir strips to hold fixed targets. The range must be able to accommodate all handgun and shotgun calibers. The range must have reduced-light or no-light firing capabilities. The range cannot disallow the shooting of DHS/TSA/FAMS approved steel targets, provided frangible ammunition is used and the shooter is at least twenty-one (21) feet away from the steel targets. Range rules cannot disallow students from drawing and firing from the holster or students turning and then drawing and firing from the holster. Range rules cannot disallow students from multiple and rapid-fire drills. Range rules cannot disallow a student from firing and moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present (i.e. tactical movement and shooting drills). In addition to the range requirements above, the facility must have the following within close proximity (walking distance) to the firing range: Firearms cleaning area 240 square feet of secure storage that can be provided on-site for safeguarding of targets, ammunition, and other training devices and equipment. Parking available on site for a minimum of 10 vehicles at one time. Equipped with separate male and female washroom/restroom facilities. Have a classroom or break room to accommodate a minimum of 15 students Firing range area in use by the Government shall be closed or limited from view form the public during the corresponding hours of use A bullet trap shall exist on the range. The range owner will be responsible for lead recovery at the range. Scope: The estimated number of rounds fired per month is 20,000. TSA will provide all ammunition, targets and firearms instructors. TSA estimates that it will require 1040 hours of range time per year.