This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is NOT a request for proposals and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The purpose of this sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of commercially available products/services that may be of interest to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

The USCG Director of Operational Logistics (DOL-932) has a requirement for the Operation and Maintenance of a Water Filtration and Distribution System. The term of the contract will be from 1 October 2023 for a base year with four one-year options. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, labor, licenses, transportation and other items and services necessary to operate and maintain a drinking water filtration and treatment system as defined in the upcoming Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall provide a system operator who is licensed in accordance with the Drinking Water Program of the State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services. The contractor shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of the water treatment system including the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) computer control system and all treatment pumps, valves, meters and controls. Maintenance shall be required on a weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual basis. The Contractor shall supply all required parts, filters, tools and chemicals and shall be responsible for obtaining all required tests, reports, maintaining records of water system operation in full compliance with information required by the Maine Drinking Water Program. All operation and maintenance shall be conducted in full compliance with the Maine Drinking Water Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for the management of the total facilities identified in this PWS. The services to be performed will rely heavily on knowledgeable, experienced, individuals capable of servicing the facilities in an orderly, clean, and environmentally healthy manner.

This notice is to assist the USCG in determining potential sources only. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request to be considered for a contract award. Reimbursement will not be made for any costs associated with providing information to this sources sought. All interested parties must respond to any subsequent solicitation notice published on the Federal Business Opportunities website, www.SAM.GOV. Competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research.

Companies wishing to be considered for this project should send a capability statement to angela.m.barker@uscg.mil. Please provide the following information to support your company’s ability to perform this work:

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.

1. 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

Telephone responses will NOT be accepted. Responses are requested no later than 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time, Friday, 05 May 2023. Thank you for your time and interest with his requirement.

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