Underground Utilities Locator-recompete
ID: 26-02Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT STEWARTFORT STEWART, GA, 31314-3324, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: INSPECTION (NON-CONSTRUCTION) (C213)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/86fe7f042717442a879501709905c6b0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide underground utilities locating services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. The primary objective of this procurement is to accurately identify all underground utilities and approve excavation permits for government and private contractors engaged in construction, maintenance, and repair projects. This service is critical for ensuring safety and compliance during excavation activities, thereby preventing damage to existing utilities and facilitating efficient project execution. Interested small businesses, particularly those in socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB, are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by providing their capabilities and relevant experience. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Shaana Ito at shaana.k.ito.civ@army.mil or Curtis Hanna at curtis.r.hanna.civ@army.mil.

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    PWS - Locates New Contract 4 Dec.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for utility location services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. The contractor will identify underground utilities for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Key personnel, including a Project Manager with specific experience in utility locating and ground-penetrating radar, are required. The contract emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and security training for all personnel. Deliverables include accident reports, a Quality Control Plan, training certificates, a Safety Plan, Material Safety Data Sheets, environmental records, damage reports, a Spill Plan, and annual manpower reporting. The contractor is responsible for quality control, traffic management, landscape restoration, and proper waste disposal. Performance will be evaluated against specific accuracy thresholds for locating different sizes of piping. This PWS ensures comprehensive and compliant utility location services while prioritizing safety and environmental protection at the military installations.
    PWS - Locates New Contract.2.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for Base Operation and Support Services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. The primary objective is to accurately identify all underground utilities for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary, adhering to manufacturer recommendations and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Key requirements include maintaining traffic flow, restoring landscape damage, and ensuring proper waste disposal. The contract details strict safety, security, and environmental compliance, including anti-terrorism, iWATCH, and OPSEC training. The PWS also defines performance standards for utility location accuracy (99% for large utilities, 97% for medium, and 95% for small) and mandates a comprehensive Quality Control Plan. Deliverables include accident reports, quality control plans, key personnel information, training certificates, safety plans, and material safety data sheets. The contractor must manage all operations, including emergency services, to specific Common Levels of Support (CLS) and adhere to strict reporting and communication protocols with government representatives.
    SSS - utility locate.pdf
    The U.S. Government has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses for a potential set-aside contract. The requirement is for the proper identification of all underground utilities for the Directorate of Public Works. This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a Request for Quote, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Proposal. Interested small businesses, including those in socioeconomic categories like 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB, are encouraged to respond with their capabilities. The anticipated NAICS code is 561990, All Other Support Services, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million. Respondents should provide firm details, interest in acting as a prime contractor, previous experience, information on commercial availability of the service, and recommendations to improve contract structure and facilitate competition. Contact information for the contracting officer and a competition advocate is provided.
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