MODIFICATION
C -- The purpose of this notice is to solicit sources sought, and to solicit industry comments for the draft PWS for Technical Suport of Chemical Weapons Destruction Facilities (CWDF) in the Russian Federation.
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2010
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- USACE HNC, Huntsville, P. O. Box 1600, Huntsville, AL 35807-4301
- ZIP Code
- 35807-4301
- Solicitation Number
- W912DY10R0012
- Response Due
- 9/3/2010
- Archive Date
- 11/2/2010
- Point of Contact
- Darren I. Sackett, 256-895-1273
- E-Mail Address
-
USACE HNC, Huntsville
(darren.i.sackett@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- W912DY-10-R-0012 Sources Sought, Request for Information (RFI) for PWS Technical Support for Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility (CWDF) in Russia Posting Date: 23 Aug 2010 Closing Date: 3 September 2010, 4:00 pm CST 1.CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Huntsville Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will select firms for establishment of a core team of technical experts to provide technical support and oversight and verification of services provided under Russian awarded trilateral government contracts. The Technical Support core team will be able to both react to equipment failures and also anticipate potential repair requirements during operations of a Chemical Weapons Destruction Facility (CWDF) sites located in Shchuchye, and possibly Kisner, Russia. Core team competencies must include but are not limited to: a. The analysis and identification of actual equipment failures. b. Recommendations for timely equipment repair. c. Root cause analysis to identify actual cause in order to avoid future failures. d. Identification of processes and procedures that may eliminate or mitigate equipment failure. e. Identification of areas of risk within operations. f. Procurement expertise and the ability to identify vendors, both foreign and domestic who can supply required spare parts. g. Procurement support for materials, spares, and specialty sub-contracts. h. Training of Russian personnel. i. Identification of maintenance requirements or enhancements to increase the useful life of equipment. The Huntsville Center, USACE, intends to solicit and award a Firm Fixed Price (w/cost elements) Performance Based Service Contract, consisting of a 3-year base period, and two option periods, for a total of five (5) years, for the establishment of a core team of technical experts in Russia to provide technical support for the operation of CWDF Facility(s). The Government anticipates the total contract value will not exceed $50M for 5 years. The initial contract is anticipated to be awarded in Fiscal Year 2011. It is the Governments intent to consider awarding a portion, or all of this acquisition to small businesses. As a result, the Government is performing market research in order to determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute some or all of the requirements within this acquisition. For the purposes of this sources sought and PWS request for information, both small and large businesses should provide responses. Respondents need to indicate all small business set-aside designations (small business, 8(a), certified HUBZone and/or Service Disabled Veteran Owned). Firms will be selected for negotiations based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications for the required work. All interested firms who meet the capability requirements identified in this notice are requested to reply to this e-mail with a response to the questions presented below. If no experience or capabilities are associated with a particular question, so indicate. Based upon small business responses received, consideration will be given to defining what part of the acquisition, if any, will be set-aside for small business, or how much small business subcontract participation will be required. 2.PROJECT INFORMATION The Russian Federation (RF) began CWDF chemical agent destruction operations at the Shchuchye CWDF in March 2009. The U.S. Government (USG) is presently performing trilateral contract verification and payment for completed work and technical support with the authorization of the RF to assure continued operations as the RF systemizes the facility during hot operations. During facility systemization and subsequent initial start up, technical issues may arise that will require resolution in a prompt and timely manner. The issues may relate to equipment malfunctions, failures, request for additional spare parts, or other technical issues relating to bringing the facility to full operations. This technical support is also expected to productively address potential problems and reduce operational risk. 3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541330, Engineering Services either singly or as part of an assembled team. Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: Submission should be made electronically by 3 Sep 2010, no later than 4:00 P.M CST, and should not exceed 10 one-sided, 8 X 11 pages. The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12. The submission will address all questions in the Sources Sought Questionnaire and your ability to perform the services stated in the Project Information section of this sources sought. Computer files must be compatible with Microsoft Word 2003 or later. This synopsis is issued for information, data gathering, and planning purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The decision to reserve award(s) for qualified small business under a single award acquisition is being considered pending the evaluation of responses to this sources sought announcement. The Government will NOT reimburse the contractor for any cost associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. If your firm previously responded to the sources sought announcement for this requirement issued in January 2010, you are encouraged to re-submit your qualifications and experience. All interested parties are also encouraged to review and submit comments on the draft PWS, which is provided as an attachment to this notice. All responses to the draft PWS shall be submitted in the form of comments, and not a question, as the government does not anticipate responding to any questions submitted. Comments will be evaluated, and a determination may be made to modify the PWS accordingly as determined appropriate. NO HARDCOPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Interested firms shall email their submissions to the Contract Specialist, Darren I. Sackett, and the Contracting Officer, Tonju L. Butler at the following email addresses: Darren.i.sackett@usace.army.mil Tonju.L.Butler@usace.army.mil Questions concerning submissions should be directed in writing to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer utilizing the email addresses provided above. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. THIS is NOT a REQUEST for a PROPOSAL. See Attached for both the Sources Sought Questionnaire and the Draft PWS.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE HNC, Huntsville P. O. Box 1600, Huntsville AL
- Zip Code: 35807-4301
- Zip Code: 35807-4301
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