The attached DRAFT - Performance Statement of Work is for information purposes only and is subject to change. The solicitation number for this announcement is W912EE19R0024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District is soliciting Capability Statements from all qualified and interested potential 8(a) Small Business to participate in a solicitation to provide all labor, management, supervision, equipment, supplies and services necessary to provide high quality armed security guard services in support of MVK mission requirements at the MVK offices which include parts of Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana, and services will be performed on a motor vessel traveling up and down the Mississippi River 1 - 7 months each year as indicated in the attached Draft of Performance Statement of Work.

The NAICS Code for the proposed acquisition is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, and the small business size standard is $20,500,000.00.

Under FAR guidelines, the prime contractor must have the capability to perform at least 50% of the contract work with his-or-her own employees. The Government anticipates awarding a contract for one base year and four option years using a Best Value Trade Off source selection process that will result in award of a firm fixed price and cost-plus fixed price type contract that will allow for an immediate direct response to unforeseen requirements such as emergencies and frequently changing security conditions.

The Government invites contractors with the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements, as indicated in this posting and the attached Scope of Work to submit a Capability Statement consisting of the information listed below. Appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and past performance information with references should be included. Past performance documentation shall include contact names, as well as a description of the services provided, contract type (i.e., fixed price or cost), and dollar value. Proof of SBA certification for 8(a) must also be included. The company's CAGE Code and DUNS number shall be included with the submission.

The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company's ability to demonstrate existing or developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in the Scope of Work. Any brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the Capabilities Statement. Submission of a Capabilities Statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Vicksburg District in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is neither to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. After completing its analysis, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among HubZone, Service Disabled Veteran, or 8(a) firms or proceed with competition among all small business firms or full and open competition. Respondents will not be notified of the Sources Sought results.

All interested firms with 561612 as an approved NAICS code have until Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 2:00 p.m. (noon, central time) to submit the following information:

1. Please provide your company name, address, point of contact with corresponding phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code and small business size under NAICS 561612.

2. Clearly confirm that your company business size is designated as 8(a) Certified Small Business.

3. Evidence of capabilities to perform comparable/relevant work on three recent projects (not more than five years old). Include project name and key/salient features of the project; completion date, total contract value, and your company's level of involvement in the project. Please provide at least one point of contact (with email address and phone number) for each project for project validation.

4. If your company is not currently providing this support, has your company had experience in the last 5 years providing these types of services?

5. What does your company specialize in?

6. Firm's capability to perform, to include geographic location, project size, equipment list and equipment capability.

7. What experience does your company have with Government contracts?

Submissions that are not received within the allotted time and/or do not meet all requirements will not be considered. Electronic submissions via email are preferred. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Phone calls will NOT be accepted. Responses to this Sources Sought should be emailed to Kelly Turcotte at [email protected]. Responses must be received no later than 7 August 2019, 2:00 p.m. (noon, central time).