THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure Firewood for the Fort Leonard Wood Installation as a small business set-aside basis provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a small business set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capability to meet the requirement at a fair market price.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/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. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing which encompasses firewood or fuel wood manufacturing.

Please provide a capability statement addressing your organization's ability to perform as a prime contractor the work described below:

A requirements contract for approximately 115 cords of 12 inch split firewood, and 115 cords of 16 inch split firewood. Delivery to predetermined location at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. 65473. Firewood shall be hardwood, split, not rotted. 12 inch wood (max length) shall not be greater in diameter than 5 inches at any point nor less than 9 inches in length. 16 inch wood (max length) shall not be greater in diameter than 8 inches at any point nor less than 14 inches in length. Initial load shall be stacked on vehicle or on site by vendor to show proper delivery amount.

Responses to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) and must respond to the following questions:

1) Is your business a small business under NAICS code 321999?
2) Does your firm qualify as a small disadvantaged business?
3) If disadvantaged specify if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?
4) Are you a certified HUBZone firm?
5) Are you a woman-owned or operated business?
6) Are you a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned business?
7) Is your business a large business?
8) Is your business registered in SAM.gov?

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