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Request for Information (RFI) - Drinking Water

Request for Information (RFI) - Drinking Water is a federal sources sought from Federal Emergency Management Agency for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Responses are due .

In our daily copy of SAM.gov data (), Federal Emergency Management Agency has 4 open notices; 55 list District of Columbia as the place of performance.

Request for Information (RFI) - Drinking Water. Source: SAM.gov
Notice typeSources Sought
Notice IDed6a55fff91a47bbb8b66e1de3b4bd1b
Solicitation number70FB70Water
DepartmentDepartment of Homeland Security
Agency (sub-tier)Federal Emergency Management Agency
OfficeINCIDENT SUPPORT SECTION(ISS70)
Posted
Response deadline, 11:00 AM (UTC-05:00)
NAICS code312112 — Bottled Water Manufacturing
Industry sectorManufacturing
Product/service code (PSC)8945
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Place of performanceWashington, District of Columbia

Read the full notice and attachments on SAM.gov

What this is

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Responding (often with a capability statement) can influence whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.

Who can bid

Small Business Set-Aside. Only small businesses can compete. "Small" is defined by the SBA size standard for the NAICS code on the notice (a revenue or employee limit). A partial set-aside reserves only part of the work for small businesses.

Deadline

17 days left: responses are due , 11:00 AM (UTC-05:00) (as of ). Late responses are usually rejected; check the notice for time zone and submission method.

Next steps

  1. Make sure your business has an active SAM.gov registration — it is free, and you should register yourself on SAM.gov. Never pay anyone for "registration".
  2. Open the official notice, download the attachments and read the statement of work and instructions.
  3. Check that your business fits the NAICS code (312112) and any set-aside requirements.
  4. Send questions before the question deadline (if any), then submit your response exactly as instructed.

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