Agency: | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF |
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State: | Federal |
Type of Government: | Federal |
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Posted: | Nov 29, 2022 |
Due: | Dec 10, 2023 |
Solicitation No: | 70T05023I6100N001 |
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INTRODUCTION
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting market research to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for Firing Range Services to support the Dallas Fort Worth Field Office within the Office of Law Enforcement at TSA.
This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone; service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, 8(a), etc.; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Note: If you are submitting a capabilities statement and your firm does not own/operate the proposed range facilities, your capabilities statement must address how your firm will meet performance requirements/Limitations on Subcontracting. See Federal Acquisition Clauses 52.219-3, 52.219-14, 52.219-27, or 52.219-29 for information concerning performance requirements/limitations.
BACKGROUND
The use of commercial or Governmental firing ranges are required to allow agency personnel to train and qualify on various weapons used in the performance of their duties.
SCOPE
The requirements for an acceptable range are included in the DRAFT REQUIREMENTS section below. The intent of the acquisition is for the rental/usage of existing indoor ranges meeting all specifications outlined in the DRAFT REQUIREMENTS.
RESPONSE INFORMATION
In order for the TSA to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors that are capable of providing the required services, a Contractor's Capabilities Statement is requested. This statement must identify your company's capabilities to meet the requirements identified in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), Full Company Name, DUNS Number, Tax Id Number, Company Point of Contact, mailing address and phone number, Current Business Size (i.e., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned, etc.), and what experience you have providing similar and/or same services.
The capabilities statement shall not exceed four (4) pages in length and shall be in either PDF or MS Word Format.
Telephone responses will not be accepted. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through Contract Opportunities (www.BETA.SAM.gov). Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. A Government requirement for this service is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
DRAFT REQUIREMENTS
Statement of Work (SOW)
Firing Range Services – Dallas, TX
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires the use of an established/existing
indoor shooting range within a five (10) mile radius of the Dallas Training Center (500 Airline Drive, Suite
30, Coppell, TX 75019).
Health and Safety Requirements
The range shall comply with applicable, local, state and federal regulations and/or laws, including
but not limited to, lead exposure. If an award is made and range standards are not in accordance with
regulations and/or laws, the government has the unilateral right to terminate contract at any time via
written signed modification.
The following are applicable:
Lead:
• 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1000, Air contaminants
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2014-title29-vol6/pdf/CFR-2014-title29-vol6-sec1910-1000.pdf
• 29 CFR 1910.1025
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_10/29cfr1910a_10.html
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Best Management Practices for Lead at Indoor Shooting
Ranges
Signs and tags:
Section 1910.145
https://www.osha.gov/Reduction_Act/TAGS-SUP.html
Range Requirements:
Indoor range must meet the following criteria:
• Must allow for target placement a minimum distance of 1.5 feet from the firing line, and a
maximum distance of 75 feet from the firing line
• Must have distinct firing line indicators (i.e. firing line for indoor)
• All covering supports, barricades or barricade holders on the range shall be constructed of a
material that does not deflect/ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it (Example: wood)
• Must possess or provide free standing target backers to accommodate a class of up to 24 students
• Range rules cannot disallow students from drawing and firing from the holster or students turning
and then drawing and firing from the holster
• Range rules cannot disallow students from multiple and rapid-fire drills
• Range rules cannot disallow a student from firing and moving in front of the firing points with an
instructor present (i.e. tactical movement and shooting drills)
Facility must have the following within close proximity (walking distance) to the firing range:
• Firearms cleaning area
• Must provide secure storage that can be provided on-site for safeguarding of targets,
ammunition, and other training devices and equipment
• Parking available on site for a transport vehicle and/or student vehicles
• Equipped with separate male and female washroom/restroom facilities
• Firing range area in use by the Government shall be closed or limited from view from the public
during the corresponding hours of use
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