The Department of the Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington, is currently requesting information in order to determine the existence of viable commercial sources capable of providing complete services for Noxious Weeds Control (invasive species) on Yakima Training Center, WA. The intended contract period is a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods.

The Government is NOT soliciting offers at this time, the Contracting Officer who will determine which suggested changes are accepted. This is a Sources Sought notice to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The Solicitation number will be W911S8-13-R-0012.

Responses to this request will be considered for determining how the requirements will be stated and how the procurement will be conducted. This sources sought announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. There will not be reimbursement for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services, please complete the Sources Sought Questionnaire below and email your response to [email protected] no later than 12:00:00 PM on 29 March 2013. Include any comments or questions you may have.

A Sources Sought Questionnaire is below. Responses to the Questionnaire are encouraged from all interested parties. Be advised that providing responses to the questions will not automatically include you in the acquisition process for this solicitation. Please provide any additional feedback in your response that you feel is relevant.






Sources Sought Questionnaire, W911S8-13-R-0012, MICC, JBLM, WA.

Company Name ___________________________________________

Phone Number ____________________________________________

Email Address ____________________________________________

DUNS ______________________

CAGE ______________________

1. Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is tentatively 561730, Landscaping Services; the largest a firm can be as a small business for Federal Government programs is no larger than $7 Million average annual receipts under tentative NAICS code 561730.

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB)
[ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a)
[ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
[ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business
[ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)

2. How many years of experience providing Noxious Weed control does your company have? Provide a brief description of work experience.

3. Does your company have experience working on other U.S. Military installations? If yes, provide a brief description of work experience.

4. In your opinion, do you see any risk areas associated with this type of work? If so, how should they be mitigated?

5. How are your services priced?

6. If your company were selected, how many calendar days would your company need after the contract award date before completing set-up and providing services?

_____ 15 days _____ 30 days ______45 days

7. What kind of warranty on services do you offer?

8. Please include any other information that you feel is important to this type of service.


Thank you for your participation.

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