Sources Sought
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any cost incurred in responding to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought synopsis shall be voluntary.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. However, when the Government does intend to post a solicitation, the solicitation and all associated documents will be posted on https://www.sam.gov. It is recommended that all interested parties, if not listed already, register for the appropriate NAICS number associated with this requirement to ensure they automatically receive all updated documents for this requirement as they are posted through SAM.gov.
The 673d Contracting Squadron issues this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of the 773d Civil Engineering Squadron (773 CES), to determine if there are existing small business sources capable of providing inspection and cleaning of dryer ventilation exhaust systems. This service is required to prevent and mitigate fire safety issues in lodging, temporary lodging, and dormitory facilities. Failure to perform inspections and cleanings can result in shutdown of the facilities for violations of fire and safety regulations, which would have a detrimental effect on the Installation's mission. The Contractor shall perform recurring inspections and cleaning of all dryer ventilation exhaust systems listed in Appendix A of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in accordance with (IAW) manufacturer's recommendations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 211, AFI 91-203, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) codes, and all applicable local, state, and federal fire and safety codes. Delivery schedule is determined by usage, regulations, and commercial practices. Dryer vents are to be serviced semi-annually and annually. The current workload estimate is 719 dryer vents to be cleaned and serviced.
If your firm is considered a small business source under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings; with a Small Business Size Standard of $9 Million, and you believe your firm would be able to provide the 773 CES with the service described in attachment DRAFT Dryer Vent Performance Work Statement (PWS)_11-1-2024, please use submission instructions below. Other than small business concerns are also encouraged to submit capability statements to determine market capabilities.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these contract services, please provide the following information:
1) Organization name
2) Address,
3) Email address,
4) Web site address,
5) Telephone number,
6) Size and type of ownership for the organization
7) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort. The vendor shall include information about the company and demonstrate that it can meet all the minimum performance requirements.
Submission Instructions : Vendors capable of providing the requested service are invited to submit a Statement of Capabilities to Maureen Badey at email address:
maureen.badey.1@us.af.mil by 12:00 p.m. AKDT, Wednesday, 20 November 2024. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Maureen Badey at (907) 552-2469.
This Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research purposes only. The information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice will not be utilized to determine vendor standing in any future/potential Request for Quote/Request for Proposal, nor will it be utilized to determine if a vendor is qualified to submit a Request for Quote/Request for Proposal for any future/potential requirement. The notice and the information received shall not be used to determine how well respondents can perform a requirement, which can only be evaluated in response to a solicitation. Vendors will not receive formal notification or feedback on any information submitted in this Sources Sought request. All future/proposed submissions/solicitations requirements solicited on a Government Point of Entry (e.g., SAM.gov, GSA.gov) will be evaluated independent of any information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. No vendor will be provided information on solicitations issued on a Government Point of Entry based on this Sources Sought request.
Background
The 673d Contracting Squadron issues this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of the 773d Civil Engineering Squadron (773 CES) to identify small business sources capable of providing inspection and cleaning services for dryer ventilation exhaust systems at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.
This service is essential to prevent fire safety issues in lodging, temporary lodging, and dormitory facilities, which are critical to the Installation's mission. The contractor's failure to perform these services could lead to facility shutdowns due to violations of fire and safety regulations.
Work Details
The contractor shall perform recurring inspections and cleaning of all dryer ventilation exhaust systems as listed in Appendix A of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The tasks include:
1. Remove all dirt and debris, including lint, from the dryer vent line system, registers, dampers, fans, and other devices where dryer vent exhaust passes.
2. Clear all lint and debris buildup from the entire run of the vent, including entry and termination points around dryers, transition ducting, wall ducting, and exterior vent caps.
3. Clean lint from walls up to the ceiling and under dryers.
4. Ensure that building-specific requirements are met (e.g., Bldg. 651 on JBER-Richardson will not include air exchangers).
5. Label serviced equipment with a decal indicating service details and schedule next service date.
6. Submit a preventive maintenance schedule for review 10 business days prior to cleaning cycles.
7. Prepare a written electronic report semi-annually detailing all work completed during the maintenance cycle, including discrepancies and recommendations.
Place of Performance
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska
