USAG Pressure Washing

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the U.S. Government to seek capable and responsible sources for non-personal pressure washing and, when required, sandblasting services. The primary objective is to clean and extend the life of facility surfaces by removing embedded oils, gum, dirt, paint, graffiti, and other soils.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, and supervision.
• Services include cleaning vertical buildings and structures such as headquarters buildings, Child Development Centers (CDCs), administrative facilities, barracks, bridges, and stationary tanks.

Services will be performed at Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, and the Linden Oaks Subdivision in North Carolina.

• Work must be performed in accordance with the requirements and standards set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The PWS provides details on service delivery, response times, equipment specifications, and safety requirements.

• Anticipated NAICS code: 561790 – Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings.

• Size standard: $9M.

• This requirement was previously fulfilled through purchase order: W91247-21-P-0010.

• Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), and Technical Exhibits are attached.

• This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP).

• The Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

• No payment will be made for information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

1. Firm name, POC, contact info, DUNS, CAGE code, small business status/certifications, and NAICS code.
2. Interest in competing as a prime contractor; identify subcontracting/teaming plans.
3. Detailed previous experience (prime/subcontractor) on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial), including certifications. Prior experience supporting airfield and training areas, and grounds maintenance services is of interest.
4. Information to determine commercial availability, including pricing basis, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
5. Recommendations on how to structure contract requirements to facilitate competition, especially among small businesses.
6. Identification of any conditions or actions that may be unnecessarily restrict competition. Contact MICC Advocate for Competition if issues are identified.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.

• The requirement may be set aside for small businesses if 2 or more qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information.

• All small businesses (including 8(a), Small Disadvantage Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are encouraged to identify their capabilities.

• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the Governmentwide Point of Entry for future synopses or solicitations.

• Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide pressure washing and sandblasting services for external facilities, structures, bridges, and tanks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, to extend the life of these assets by removing embedded oils, gum, dirt, paint, graffiti, and other soils.

• Perform exterior maintenance via pressure washing on various structures, including high visual Headquarter buildings, Child Development Centers (CDCs), administrative facilities, barracks, bridges, and stationary tanks.

• Services include removing embedded oils, gum, dirt, paint, graffiti, and other soils from exteriors.

• Sandblasting may be used in extreme cases with prior approval.

• Monitor facilities for safety issues and correct or report unsafe situations.

• Pressure washers must be capable of cleaning various surfaces including aluminum, masonry, brick, block, stone, marble, granite, travertine, ferrous metal, vinyl, and wood, using both hot and cold applications (1,000 – 3,500 psi).

• Ensure environmentally friendly chemicals safe for use around children are used for CDC cleaning.

• Prevent pressure washing contaminants, grease, sediment, and auto fluids from entering storm drains.

• Performance of pressure washing services according to manufacturer's recommendations and PWS regulations.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): 2% deviation from performance standard, calculated by dividing the number of defects by the number of observations.

• Zero deviation for storm drain contaminant control.

• Non-conforming services will result in Non-Conforming Reports and potential negative CPARS reports.

• Period of Performance: Base year with 4 option years of 12 months each, with a 180-day extension.

• Place of Performance: Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Camp MacKall, Simmons Army Airfield, and Linden Oaks Subdivision, North Carolina.

• Normal hours of operation: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and Government-directed closings.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Security Requirements: Homeland Security Installation Access Control Badge required. Personnel must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English. Background checks and screening are required. Specific training (AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC, Threat Awareness) is mandatory within specified timeframes.

• Contractor-Furnished: All supplies, equipment, facilities, and services not provided by the Government.

• Government-Furnished: Access to water on Fort Bragg at no additional cost.

• Safety: Compliance with AR 385-10, development and implementation of a Safety Plan and Spill Plan, and adherence to environmental regulations.

• Response Times for Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs): Priority 1 (2 hours response, 8 hours completion), Priority 2 (24 hours response, 7 working days completion), Priority 3 (24 hours response, 30 working days completion).

• Contractor Identification: Personnel must be identifiable as contractors.

• Key Personnel: Resume required for designated key personnel.

• Project Manager: Required, with specific experience and availability.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and implement a Quality Control Program (QCP).