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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Portable Latrines, Handwashing stations, and Gray water Containment

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, NOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure Portable Latrine, Handwashing stations and Gray water Containment Services on a small business set-aside basis provided two or more qualified small businesses respond to this SSS with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. We encourage all small business concerns in all socioeconomic categories (i.e. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.

BACKGROUND: A continuing need is anticipated for Portable Latrine Handwashing stations and Gray water Containment Services for the Arizona National Guard that will be delivered at known locations based on the training events that will be occurring. In the event of state emergencies, services maybe required at locations that maybe unknown and grid coordinates maybe the only means provided for delivery of requested items. Attached are the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

The contractor shall provide rental and service of portable chemically treated toilets (latrines/latrine units) for the disposal of human waste, in accordance with specifications, terms and conditions set forth in the Performance Work Statement. Rental of toilets and/or hand washing stations under this contract shall include delivery, set-up for operations, periodic service and subsequent removal from premises. Contractor shall provide all necessary transportation, labor, equipment, supplies and incidentals in the performance of this contract.

The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services, with a corresponding size standard of $9,000,000. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies, with the exception of Government Furnished Property (GFP), to perform activities that comprise rental and service of portable chemically treated toilets and/or hand washing stations.

PURPOSE OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT: To request information on capabilities of potential offerors to provide the services described herein to determine if this will be set-aside.

Please provide responses to this announcement no later than 5:00 p.m. Arizona Time (UTC) on May 26, 2023 to facilitate planning and ensure your capability receives maximum consideration. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Interested business concerns should provide a brief "capabilities statement" package (submissions are limited to no more than five pages in length, single spaced, and 12 font minimum) demonstrating its capabilities in reference to this requirement. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. No particular format is mandated. The Government prefers that your firm submits its response in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination of both and the document must be searchable.

In response to this sources sought, please provide:

1. A company profile to include name of your firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, number of employees, annual revenue history, CAGE code, and UEI number. Respondents must also indicate whether they qualify as a Small Business, SDB, 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB.

2. What is the capability of providing Rental and Service of Portable Chemical Latrines, Gray water containment and Hand Washing Stations. In essence, what key tasks should be used for determining minimum capability to provide these services.

3. Please provide your company's specific experience in Rental and Service of Portable Chemical Latrines and/or Hand Washing Stations and providing comparable services. Ensure the information is in sufficient detail regarding previous experience in managing Rental and Service of Portable Chemical Latrines and/or Hand Washing Stations (indicate whether the experience has been as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include the services provided to support this requirement and any key metrics supporting similar requirements as well as any other relevant information you deem applicable.

4. Identify any condition or action that may have the effect of limiting performance with respect to this acquisition.

The capability package shall be sent by email to:

Janet LaBell – janet.f.labell.civ@army.mil

NO PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. All communication shall be in writing and submitted electronically with reference “Portable Latrines.”

Your email subject line should reflect: "Firm's Name, Response to the Sources Sought Synopsis for the Rental and Service of Portable Chemical Latrines and Hand Washing Stations. Note: the location(s) and corresponding title description are responding to must be identified on the subject line. The size limit of each email, with all attachments, cannot exceed 9 megabytes (MB) due to the Government's email system restrictions. DO NOT SEND ZIPPED files as the Government's network will remove all zipped files.

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