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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 19, 2005 FBO #1454
SOURCES SOUGHT

H -- DSCA HAMA Disaster Relief and Mine Action, HQ0013-05-SS-111705

Notice Date

11/17/2005
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

488999 — All Other Support Activities for Transportation
 

Contracting Office

Other Defense Agencies, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Budget and Contracts, 201 12th Street Suite 203, Arlington, VA, 22202-5408
 

ZIP Code

22202-5408
 

Solicitation Number

HQ0013-05-SS-111705
 

Response Due

11/28/2005
 

Archive Date

12/13/2005
 

Description

This sources sought is a request for information prior to drafting and releasing any resultant solicitation. The information contained in this sources sought notification is based on the best and most current information available to date, is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Any significant changes will be provided in a subsequent synopsis, if required. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) is seeking potential sources to provide Funded Transportation program support. The Funded Transportation program is conducted under the authority available for humanitarian assistance, title 10 U.S.C., section 2561. This section provides DoD the authority to transport humanitarian assistance material and conduct other humanitarian assistance worldwide. DSCA is the Department of Defense (DoD) agency delegated the responsibility to manage the Funded Transportation Program to include the inspection of donated humanitarian good for non-governmental/international organizations (NGO/IO) sources. The following are task the Government requires. Task 1. Knowledge and Comprehension of the Funded Transportation Program Cargo Guidelines. The Funded Transportation Program permits transportation of cargo and DoD non-lethal excess property worldwide for non-governmental/international organizations (NGO/IO). The minimum cargo needed to use the program is one 20-foot shipping container, or 1,100 cubic feet. Cargo is limited only to that which addresses basic humanitarian needs, which includes medical, food, shelter, and clothing. Task 2. Follow and complete the Funded Transportation Program Inspection Checklist. Inspect each shipment at the load site. A shipment is defined as any volume of cargo assigned to any DSCA generated reference number from the Denton Funded website. Visually estimate the cargo volume, weight and total number of pieces, Visually inspect packaging and its condition, Place stickers on the inspected boxes and cartons, Spot inspect package labeling, numbering, and addresses, if any, Spot inspect the cargo and verify inventory is in accordance with the DSCA approved inventory list, Provide an overall recommendation on the cargo?s suitability for transport, Add any additional comments on the inspection, Sign the inspection checklist. Task 3. Submit the Funded Transportation Program Inspection Certificate with Photos to DSCA. Ensure a completed and signed Inspection Certificate is submitted to DSCA the day of loading or no later than noon the next business day. Ensure the applicant reads and signs the certificate, Ensure the Inspector signs the certificate, Submit at least five different photographs of the commodities inspected, Take one picture of the container alone. Task 4. Contact DSCA if cargo is found not to be in compliance with the Funded Transportation Program Guidelines. Notify DSCA immediately if any unapproved items are found that are not identified in the inventory list as presented. Provide a detailed description of the problem in the comments section of the Cargo Inspection Checklist. Task 5. Inspect Cargo Simultaneously working throughout the Continental United States Inspect Cargo at the load site, Inspect container dropped off and container picked up during the time that unloading and loading takes place as determined by the load site. DSCA will indicate whether a return visit is necessary in order to visually check the contents of the unsealed container and to witness placement of the seal. If you are interested in competing for this requirement, please indicate your interest by sending an e-mail no later than November 28, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. EDT to Ms. Phylliss Robinson, Email: Phyllis.Robinson@dsca.mil and Toye Latimore, Email: Toye.Latimore@dsca.mil. The e-mail shall contain the following subject line, ?Sources Sought, DSCA HAMA Disaster Relief and Mine Action, HQ0013-05-SS-111705? Use of any other subject line may delay your entry. All valid e-mail responses from prospective sources must provide the return e-mail address, company name, mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number, and point of contact within the body of their response. In addition, to assist in the acquisition strategy development, please respond to the following questions: 1) Is your business a large business or small business [Small Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, etc.]? (For the purpose of determining your business size, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 488999 with a size standard of $6.0 M average annual receipts over the past three years, will be utilized for this acquisition). 2) Provide a list of customers (Government/non-Government) within the past 5-years highlighting similar work performed. Include contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement, and point of contact/addresses/and phone numbers and brief description of the work performed. 3) Provide information relative to past performance that demonstrates the ability to provide ALL capabilities noted above. ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS MUST RESPOND TO THIS SYNOPSIS VIA E-MAIL. TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED. Submit responses no later than November 28, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. EDT. Your response is limited to 30 pages. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The government reserves the right to conduct oral capabilities demonstrations that will be scheduled at a later date. This is not a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this notice or to pay for any information received. Any offerors that dialog with the Program Office will not be permitted to participate in this solicitation process.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), 201 12th Street, South, Ste, Arlington, VA

Zip Code: 22202-5408

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00933945-W 20051119/051117212345 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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