New SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements)
ID: JBCHS20250428SABERType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4418 628 CONS PKJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Z2JZ)

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https://sam.gov/opp/63da6dfc944d4c90b182ef7f0233c77c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking qualified contractors for a new Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract, anticipated as an 8(a) Set-Aside. This contract will encompass management, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for various maintenance, repair, and minor construction tasks at Joint Base Charleston and its surrounding properties, with an estimated value ranging from $25 million to $100 million. Interested contractors are required to submit a capabilities package by June 11, 2025, detailing their small business status, bonding capacity, and relevant experience, while ensuring that at least 15% of the contract costs are performed by their own employees as per FAR 52.219-14. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Lisa B. Mitchell at lisa.mitchell.11@us.af.mil or Brandy M. Stroud at brandy.stroud@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa B. Mitchell, Contracting Specialist
    (843) 963-5179
    lisa.mitchell.11@us.af.mil
    Brandy M. Stroud, Contracting Officer
    (843) 963-5166
    brandy.stroud@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought - New SABER.pdf
    The 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, SC, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information for a new Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract, anticipated as an 8(a) Set-Aside. The contract involves management, labor, materials, and equipment for various maintenance, repair, and minor construction tasks across multiple locations, including Joint Base Charleston and its outlying properties. The estimated contract value ranges from $25 million to $100 million, and the NAICS Code for this acquisition is 236220. Interested contractors must submit a capabilities package by May 13, 2025, containing details such as small business status, bonding capacity, and relevant work experience. The notice emphasizes that the prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the contract costs with their own employees, adhering to FAR 52.219-14. The government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding to this notice, and updated information will follow as necessary. Primary contacts are provided for any inquiries. This market research aims to determine the suitability of small businesses for fulfilling the contract.
    Sources Sought - New SABER Rev1.pdf
    The 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, SC, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather capabilities packages from potential contractors for a new SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements) contract. This contract aims for a competitive 8(a) Set-Aside, allowing small businesses to submit proposals for maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects at Joint Base Charleston and surrounding areas. The estimated contract value ranges from $25 million to $100 million, classified under the NAICS Code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Interested prime contractors must provide a capabilities package by June 11, 2025, detailing their small business status, intent to propose, company identifiers, bonding capacity, and relevant past experiences. The notice emphasizes the requirement for the prime contractor to undertake at least 15% of the cost of the contract themselves, excluding materials, as per FAR 52.219-14. Responses will inform whether competition will be limited to 8(a) small business concerns. Primary contacts for this notice are listed, providing avenues for further communication regarding this acquisition opportunity.
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