Tag: USCG

SOURCES SOUGHT: USCG Base Alameda Material and Waste Management Services

Posted on by Eric Coffie

This is not a request for proposal. We are seeking sources that can satisfy a follow-on requirement for USCG Base Alameda Material and Waste Management Services, Alameda, CA. The existing contract, awarded under HSCG84-17-C-AA1528 ends 31 May 2022. The period of performance for the new contract is anticipated to be 1 June 2022 through 31 May 2027. The following acquisition is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 562112 for Hazardous Waste Collection applies with a size standard of $41.5 Million. The requirements of the Service Contract Labor Standard and Construction Wage Rate Requirements apply. More definite information concerning the site visit and pre-proposal conference will be included in the solicitation which is anticipated to be released in late winter of 2022.

The Material and Waste Management Services will require a contractor to provide materials and waste management on Coast Guard Island, utilizing Building 42 as the Central Material and Waste Management Area in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations Building 42 includes hazardous material storage lockers, refuse and recycling dumpsters, 90 day hazardous waste storage, universal waste storage, eWaste dumpsters, empty container storage, administrative office area, and supporting equipment The Contractor shall support the Coast Guard with trained and experienced personnel fully proficient and capable of completing the tasks required by this contract. The Contractor shall provide the proper mix of personnel to provide the most efficient and effective engineering services and all support to meet the requirements listed in this PWS.

Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Responses are requested by 17 January 2022 at 4:00 pm PST and may be submitted via email: chelsea.m.tikotsky@uscg.mil. Please include the following information in your response:

1. A capability statement that explains what type of work your company has experience performing. Please provide information on whether your company can fill all of the requirements described above or if only interested in a portion of it. If only interested in a portion, please be specific on what services identified above are applicable. Also, please be sure to list your business size status, for example whether your company is a small business, 8(a), HUBZONE, women owned, small disadvantaged business, veteran owned, large business, etc.

Please provide any suggestions on how to combine types of work to achieve the best results for the government.
2. Past performance in this area including:

Contract Number, type of contract
Length of contract
Customer: (Agency or business), Contact information including name, address, telephone no. & email address
Description of work
Contract Dollar Value:
Date of Award and Completion (including extensions)
Type and Extent of Subcontracting
Quality of Performance, Contract Schedule, and Customer Relations
Problems encountered and corrective action taken
3. Does your company currently employ union personnel? What experience do you have dealing with a union? Have you ever had a collective bargaining agreement with a union?

4. Recommendations on handling of work that cannot be easily quantified.

5. Any best practices from previous contracts that may be relevant.

The solicitation will be released at the SAM.gov website at a future date. Interested parties should register on SAM.gov.

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request For Proposal; and it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or any other set-aside arrangement as deemed appropriate for this procurement. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response.

  • Original Set Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
  • Product Service Code: S222 – HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE
  • NAICS Code: 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection
  • Place of Performance: Alameda , CA 94501 USA
  • Original Response Date: Jan 17, 2022 04:00 pm EST

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SOURCES SOUGHT: DRY-DOCK: USCG STA SAN DIEGO (45682) FY22

Posted on by Eric Coffie

This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Force Logistics Center, Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing services in accordance with thWork Items in Attachment. The vessel will be restricted to an area no greater than 400 nautical miles from the boat’s location at 2710 N. HARBOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 to the contractor’s facility. Anticipated Period of Performance: The USCG SFLC intends on awarding one (1) contract(s) on a firm-fixed price basis consisting of an estimated sixty-four (64) calendar day period of performance (Subject to change at the discretion of the Government). Anticipated NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1250 employees. Submission of Information: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information. Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Regina.ElliottDougherty@uscg.mil no later than 26 September 2021 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Email size not t

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: J999 – NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (WEST)
  • NAICS Code: 336611 – Ship Building and Repairing
  • Place of Performance:
  • Original Response Date: Sep 26, 2021 02:00 pm EDT

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Top 10 Agencies for 8a this 2021

Posted on by Eric Coffie

If you’re a business owner eligible for 8(a) certification, any challenge to participating in the program, such as its lengthy application process, will be overshadowed by the opportunities it can offer.

Getting your 8a certificate can reduce competition for government contracts, give you access to sole-source contracts, and offer entry into the All Small Mentor-Protégé program.

However, a reality that many business owners seeking the certification fail to consider is that there is also competition among 8a firms and it’s vicious. How do you surpass that?

There are so many contracting officers in the federal industry looking for small businesses to spend their money on. There are different types of customers within each agency and different marketing strategies needed to win but don’t worry, we are here to help you.

Allow us to narrow down your target market. With that in mind, here are the Top 10 Agencies for 8a that you should keep your eye on this 2021.

1. Department of the Army (DA)

The United States Department of the Army is the Military Department within the United States Department of Defense. They are the agency that is capable of defeating enemy ground forces and indefinitely seizing and controlling those things.

The Army awards billions of contracting dollars annually. They have five buying commands and each has specific major buying command purchases, from combat systems to medical research and health services to construction projects. The Army has a very large secondary market: subcontracting, which is why they also encourage small businesses to pursue subcontracting opportunities.

2. Department of the Air Force (USAF)

The Department of the Air Force defends the country through the control and exploitation of air and space. 

The Air Force has small business specialists around the country who can help your company identify and respond to every type of procurement opportunity they offer. Business opportunities, relating to expiring contracts, facility engineering, and space force procurement, is found on their website.

3. Department of the Navy (USN)

The U.S. Department of the Navy aims to protect the country from wars at sea. The contracting functions of this agency are decentralized which means your market research should extend beyond the geographical bounds of your city, state, and region. 

The first presentation of your company’s capabilities should be directly given to the Small Business Professionals at the Navy and Marine Corps activities that buy your products or services so that you get additional points of contact for marketing the customer.

The Department of the Navy wants quality solutions for its requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner thus outstanding “past performance” is considered one of the most valuable assets.

4. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provide high-quality care at lower costs to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

To support its own programs, CMS needs to procure a wide range of supplies and services including (but not limited to) the following: Research Studies and Demonstrations, Consultant Services, Utilization of Health Services, Provider Fraud and Abuse, Health Quality and Standards, Professional Advisory Services, Computer Programming, Data Processing, Office Supplies, Computer Hardware, and Software

5. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration.  They develop and fund space technologies that will enable future exploration and benefit life on Earth.

If you are interested in working with NASA, as a small business owner, you can go to their website and identify which NASA Center is your target market. Each center has listed out the NAICS codes of the product or service that they intend to acquire.

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. They protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. 

This agency conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise. For small businesses engaged in scientific research and development (R&D), research funding is available.

7. Public Buildings Service (PBS)

Public Buildings Service acquires space on behalf of the federal government through new construction and leasing and acts as a caretaker for federal properties across the country. They are primarily funded through the Federal Buildings Fund, which is supported by the rent from federal customer agencies.

To get information on planned federal contracting opportunities, they have provided the GSA Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool, which assists vendors to learn about potential prime contracting opportunities early on in the process

8. United States Coast Guard (USCG)

The U.S. Coast Guard is the principal Federal agency responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship in U.S. ports and inland waterways, throughout the 4.5 million square miles of U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and on the high seas.

The Coast Guard Acquisition Directorate manages a multibillion-dollar recapitalization investment portfolio of acquisition programs across three major product lines: surface; aviation; and command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems.

9. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The FAA issues and enforces regulations involving manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. They rely on equipment, systems, supplies, services, and construction provided by commercial, educational, and non-profit businesses to function as an agency.

The FAA’s contracting activities are managed by a headquarters office, two centers, and three service areas with eight regional offices. Among the many contracting methods, the FAA, like other agencies, has certain planned contracts reserved for small businesses that are 8a certified.

10. Department of State (DOS)

The Department of State works to fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives while building a more free, prosperous, and secure world

Available projections for contracting opportunities that small and small disadvantaged firms may participate in can be found on the agency’s website under its procurement forecast. 

RESOURCES

The list found in this article and their respective ranking was taken from usaspending.gov, wherein federal agencies were ranked from highest to lowest, according to their cumulative government spending in 2021 for 8a certified businesses.