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Market Survey/RFI - Crossett Flux Scaffolding Tower Assessment - FAA/US Forrest Service

ID: 6973GH-24-Crossett-Flux-Tower-Assessment • Type: Sources Sought

Description

MARKET SURVEY FOR CROSSETT FLUX SCAFFOLDING TOWER ASSESSMENT.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING SPECIALIST. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

This is a market survey for a full tower assessment to include all ancillary components attached to the tower, a full tower mapping to include all ancillary components attached to the tower, and a structural analysis to include all ancillary components. Detailed requirements for the assessment are provided in the attached draft requirements document, statement of work (SOW).

The contractor shall provide all necessary tools, equipment, material, and technical expertise to complete this effort. All efforts shall meet standard TIA-222 Rev. H and must utilize the most up to date American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Hazard Report data for the area. Reporting shall include a tower load rating and recommendations for correcting any tower load ratings exceeding 100%.

The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal of any kind. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense.

At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service-disabled veteran- owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program.

Interested vendors are requested to provide the following information along with their submission:

  1. Capability Statement - This document should identify:
    • SAM UEI
    • POC
    • Brief description of recent and relevant projects (similar in scope and magnitude)
    • History of providing electrical power restoration to remote sites as described in the accompanying SOW, within the continental United States and its territories.
  1. FAA's Request for General Industry Information (Please provide):
    • Verification of license and bonding
    • Any critical missing information from the current SOW that is vital to developing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposal.
  1. Expected programmatic approach (in-house, teaming, subcontracting, etc.) - Respondents are requested to provide their strategy for accomplishing this work and providing all requested services within stated parameters. This should include the percentage of work that will be done by eligible small, service- disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) certified businesses.

All responses to this market survey must be received by 12:00 p.m. Central Time (Oklahoma Time) on Mar 7, 2025.

The FAA requests that all submittals, including attachments, be submitted electronically to the following: Email: Raymond.a.lena@faa.gov

Please include "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: Crossett Flux Scaffolding Tower Assessment in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary.

Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey for a full tower assessment of the Crossett Flux scaffolding tower, which is owned by the US Forest Service.
The goal of this contract is to evaluate the structural integrity and viability of the tower for US Forest Service purposes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety practices.

Work Details
The contractor will perform a comprehensive assessment that includes:
1. A full tower assessment covering all ancillary components attached to the tower.
2. A complete mapping of the tower and its ancillary components.
3. A structural analysis that adheres to TIA-222 Rev. H standards and utilizes the latest ASCE Hazard Report data.
4. Reporting must include a tower load rating and recommendations for addressing any load ratings exceeding 100%.
5. Compliance with OSHA standards (1910 and 1926) during all operations.
6. The contractor must provide skilled labor, including climbing certification, high angle rescue training, and engineering certifications necessary for completing these tasks.
7. Procurement services for materials and equipment needed for the assessment.
8. Cost estimates and work plans for all phases of the project.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Ouachita National Forest located at coordinates 33°02'38.5"N, 91°55'12.9"W.

Overview

Response Deadline
March 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 11, 2025, 4:32 p.m. EST
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
OK United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$45 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$100 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
28%
Signs of Shaping
92% of similar contracts within the Federal Aviation Administration had a set-aside.
On 2/11/25 Acquisitions & Business Services issued Sources Sought 6973GH-24-Crossett-Flux-Tower-Assessment for Market Survey/RFI - Crossett Flux Scaffolding Tower Assessment - FAA/US Forrest Service due 3/7/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 237130.
Primary Contact
Name
Raymond Lena   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Kristen Kendrick   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought 6973GH-24-Crossett-Flux-Tower-Assessment

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION > 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS
FPDS Organization Code
6920-6973GH
Source Organization Code
500000011
Last Updated
March 23, 2025
Last Updated By
raymond.a.lena@faa.gov
Archive Date
March 22, 2025