--MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES IN IRAQ

General Information

Document Type:	Special Notice
Solicitation Number:	USA-SNOTE-040204-001
Posted Date:	Feb 04, 2004
Original Response Date:
Current Response Date:
Original Archive Date:	Apr 04, 2004
Current Archive Date:	Apr 04, 2004

Contracting Office Address

Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Contracting Division, CMR 410 BOX 7, APO, AE 09096

Description

Purpose. &nbspTo obtain the most efficient and cost effective method for providing security services for protection of personnel and facilities in Iraq. &nbspThis market research includes determining if the Government??????s needs may be met by a type of ser vice customarily available in the commercial marketplace, identifying market practices, and examining the vendor base capabilities for obtaining these services. &nbspSCOPE OF REQUIREMENT. &nbspProvide all resources and management necessary to perform security services for protection of facilities and personnel in Iraq. &nbspPrimary areas of operation will be around Baghdad, Mosul, and Basrah; however, services may be provided throughout CENTCOM where U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operat ions are underway. &nbspServices may include: 1. Convoy escorts (vehicular and personnel) and travel protection: &nbspprotection of designated personnel from terrorist or criminal attacks during travel to/from project worksites and while engaged in the performance &nbspof duties. &nbspIncludes actions to counter, deter, detect, and respond to threats to designated personnel through threat analysis, personal security operations, operations security (OPSEC), responsive communications, and integrated team support. 2. Supervisi on and administration of security forces: Includes scheduling of security force activities, prioritizing tasks and missions, developing work rotation schedules, providing liaison between the contract security force and Corps of Engineers command/staff elem ents, and providing administrative support & oversight for all contract security personnel. &nbsp3. Facility access control and guards (posted and patrolling): Physical protection of facilities, personnel, property, and materials. &nbspIncludes actions to counter, &nbspdeter, and detect threats through physical overwatch, static or mobile surveillance, and foot or vehicle patrol activities at designated sites. &nbsp4. Anti-terrorism support and analysis: &nbspIncludes security planning by AT/FP specialists. &nbspOverall responsibil ity is to protect personnel, information, and critical resources from criminal or asymmetrical threats. &nbspIncludes AT/FP operations, physical security assessments, risk management, intelligence analysis, and combating terrorism. &nbsp5. Personnel security detai ls (PSD): &nbspIncludes VIP security details. &nbspDuties are to provide specially trained employees to protect designated personnel from assassination, kidnapping, injury, and embarrassment. &nbspResponsibility includes actions to counter, deter, detect, and respond to threats to designated personnel using threat analysis, personal security operations, operations security (IPSEC), responsive communications, and integrated team support. &nbspPeriod of Performance/Magnitude. &nbspExpected to be one (1) base year, plus four (4) one year option periods for a possible total of a five (5) years, if the Government chooses to exercise the option periods. &nbspThe anticipated contract type is firm fixed price . &nbspInstructions to Interested Parties. &nbspAll information contained herein is preliminary and subject to change. &nbspParticipation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. &nbspNarrative answers are requested. R espondents are requested to identify information provided in response to this survey that is proprietary or otherwise protected from release by the Government pursuant to law. &nbspTo submit a response, download the attached market survey, complete all areas a nd fax (or email) gaither.g.west.iii@nau02.usace.army.mil or fax 01149-611-816-2618 on or before 11 February 2004. &nbspMARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS &nbspTO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES IN IRAQ CONDUCTED BY: &nbspU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Contracting Division, Wiesbaden, Germany &nbspNAME OF COMPANY:____________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______ ____________________________________________________ POINT OF CONTACT:___________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:__________________________________________________ 1. For purposes of performing services under NAICS 561612, Security Guard and Patrol Services, please describe the appropriate size of your firm, (i.e. large, small, etc.). 2. Does your company regularly engage in the business of providing the services as identified by the Scope of the Reguirement? Yes_____ &nbspNo_____ 3. If so, please list the specific types of tasks/services provided: 4. If your company does regularly engage in providing these services, please list any contract that your company is currently performing that would be considered the same as or similar to this effort (considering the size, scope, and complexity), as well a s those you have completed within the last three years. &nbspInclude the title; objective and accomplishment of the effort; the contracting agency; the time period of the effort; the value of the contract; the type of contract (i.e., fixed-price, cost-reimburs ement); and, the point of contact (include the name, address and telephone number.) 5. Were these contracts won competitively? &nbspIf not, list those that were not won competitively. 6. Were any of these contracts awarded using source selection procedures? &nbspIf so, please list. 7. &nbspExplain your financial capability to support performance of this or similar projects. &nbspPlease list the contract number and title; point of contact; and telephone number of the contracting activity for ongoing or recent similar projects. 8. On the average, what percentage of the total effort does your company normally subcontract for this type and magnitude of work? 9. Describe how your company maintains effective control (management and quality) over subcontractor portions of your contracts? 10. Provide any other comments or recommendations that may assist the Government in acquiring these services at a reasonable price. 11. Were any of these contracts ??????Commercial Item?????? contracts as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 2.101? &nbspIf so, please list. 12. If the services to be acquired do not meet the criteria of ??????Commercial Item?????? contracts as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 2.101, explain why. 13. If the services are not commercially available, can the acquisition be restated to permit acquisition of commercial services to satisfy the requirement? ____Yes ____No Please explain.

Email your questions to Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Contracting Division at agnes.p.copeland@usace.army.mil

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