This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or request for proposals. The purpose of this notice is to obtain the following information:

1. The availability and capability of qualified sources;
2. Whether they are a small or large business relative to their size classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the proposed acquisition: NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services

In support of the 99th Readiness Division the U. S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for Grounds Maintenance Services located the following locations:

(a) PA004 - CHAPLAIN L J SABALIS MEMORIAL United States Army Reserve Center (USARC)/ ASHLEY GTA, 140 STEWART RD, ASHLEY, PA 18706 and

(b) PA179 - Army Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) #120, 141 2nd Street Plains Twp., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6934.

The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price requirements type contract as a result of the solicitation to be issued. The expected period of performance is one 12-month base period and four, 12- month option periods. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide grounds maintenance services in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).

Attachment 0001 – Map Ashley, PA, Attachment 0002 – Map Wilkes Barre, PA, and Attachment 0003 – Performance Work Statement (DRAFT) are for planning purposes only. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this notice and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.

Submittal Requirements:

1) Name of Company; Company Address; Point of Contact, with Name, Phone Number, Email Address, NAICS Code, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status (Large/Small Business/HubZone/8(a)/Woman Owned Small Business/etc.).

2) Contractor acknowledges a clear understanding of all tasks specified in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement.

3) Confirms full capabilities of completing the required work specified in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement.

4) Responses shall be limited to 2 pages. All questions and responses shall be submitted in writing via email directed to Christina Elardo, Contract Specialist, [email protected]