Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense (ODASD) Energy Resilience and Optimization (ER&O) Utilities Privatization Program Requirement
ID: WHSEROSSN15NOV2024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d69cc64648d94b48a02cf993d9c9adc9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking qualified firms to support the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense (ODASD) in its Energy Resilience and Optimization (ER&O) Utilities Privatization Program. The objective is to provide strategic support in managing utilities and energy programs, focusing on the execution of Utilities Privatization contracts and developing metrics for mission readiness. This initiative is crucial for improving undercapitalized utility systems while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and enhancing energy resilience. Interested firms must submit capability statements by November 25, 2024, addressing specific areas related to utilities privatization, including technical capacity and staffing capabilities, to the primary contact, Warren (Trey) Arthur, at warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Warren (Trey) Arthur
    warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil
    Julie Washington
    julie.m.washington4.ctr@mail.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Notice_Utilities Privatization_Final.pdf
    The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information for the Utilities Privatization Program, posting it on November 15, 2024, and requesting responses by November 25, 2024. This notice aims to identify qualified firms, particularly small business concerns, under NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services. The Department of Defense (DoD) aims to improve its undercapitalized utility systems while ensuring energy resilience and compliance with laws. Firms are encouraged to submit capability statements addressing specific subject areas related to utilities privatization, such as experience with DoD laws and policy development. Responses must include a technical capacity statement, details on security clearances, and staffing capabilities. The government will utilize the submitted information to consider either small business set-asides or unrestricted competition for future solicitations. The document emphasizes that it is purely for market research and does not imply any contractual obligations. All submissions must adhere to specific formatting and submission guidelines, highlighting the urgency and structured approach to identifying competent contractors to support the DoD’s initiatives in energy and utility management.
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