Description:

The U.S. Army Contracting Command -APG, has a requirement for the above subject. THIS IS A NOTICE FOR SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE IS NO BID PACKAGE, SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATION OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROCUREMENT COMMITMENT BY THE US Army Contracting Command - APG, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. REPONSE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY; NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OR SUFFER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY IMPROPER IDENTIFIED INFORMATION.

Purpose:

The purpose of this sources sought announcement is to gain knowledge of interested, capable, and all qualified for Farrier Services under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 115210.

All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM), to receive a government contract. The website for registration is https://www.sam.gov.

To make appropriate acquisitions for the above project, the Government, will use responses to this sources sought announcement and possible future projects as determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Note: To be considered the following information must be provided in an email to  [email protected] :

1. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) & Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (This information can be obtained from your System for Award Management Registration (SAM)).
2. Name of firm w/address, phone, fax, e-mail address, and point of contact.
3. State if your company is an SBA Certified 8(a) firm, HubZone Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Requirement Information:

The service sought is for one (1) Farrier position for one base year and two option years at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Services would be performed with his/her own equipment. The government will provide the workspace in order for the Farrier to perform required services. Specifics of the position are to ensure the equine hooves are in good condition but not limited to, no cracks, no need for hoof repair, no abscesses, no abnormalities to the sole or frog, fully shod. Additional services may or not be requested, but will be listed in the Performance Work Statement, when the Solicitation is posted. 
The estimated award date is for the upcoming solicitation is 01 April 2018.