The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this sources sought announcement as part of a market survey.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DRAFT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to conduct business with the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541611, and the size standard of $15,000,000.00. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities, and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 PM Central on 12 October 2016. Such capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining if this procurement can be accomplished by a small business. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. Sources shall include in their information:

1. Contact information: Interested organizations should respond by providing the Government the following information; point of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, duns number, cage code and or tax ID number, as well as size category (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc).
2. Capabilities Statement: A detailed capabilities statement stating their capabilities in providing the same or similar item described in this notice. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must meet these criteria.
3. Previous Experience: Please include contract numbers, points of contact with email and phone number, dollar value and a synopsis of the scope of previous experience providing the same or similar services to other Federal government or research organizations.
4. Business Status: Please indicate the business status of your company (Socio-Economic Factors: 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, Small Disadvantaged Business etc.).
5. Business Size: Please indicate your business size based on NAICS 541611.
6. Positive Statement: Please provide a positive statement of interest to submit a proposal.

This sources sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement to: Melissa Keen, [email protected], (601) 634-4880.