Author: Eric Coffie

Eric Coffie, is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, speaker and creator of Govcon Giants TV @ YouTube. The #1 YouTube channel on the internet teaching companies how to navigate the federal marketplace. Widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on procuring federal contracts.

A&K Construction Inc Awarded $56M Contract For School Construction

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A&K Construction Inc., Paducah, Kentucky, was awarded a $56,070,000 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a middle school at Fort Campbell. Bids were solicited via the internet with eight received. Work will be performed at Fort Campbell, Tennessee, with an estimated completion date of May 18, 2023. Fiscal 2019 military construction, defense-wide funds in the amount of $56,070,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky, is the contracting activity (W912QR-20-C-0054).

A&K Construction Inc of Idaho provides heavy construction services. The Company constructs highways, streets, roads, airport runways, sidewalks, and bridges.(bloomberg.com)

 

071 – Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner – the women behind the vision and mission of the VIB Network

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Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner had a crazy idea back in 2016 of how to connect with a veteran business owner easily. And from that idea was born the VIB network. The VIP network today has grown into a national organization, launching their own industry conference, the national veteran business conference, connecting veteran entrepreneurs to contracting opportunities. And fact, if you are listening to this episode, when it first comes out, you still have time to register for the 2020 event that takes place October 12th and 13th, visit the VIB network.org VIB that veterans and business network. What’s awesome about the VIP network is that it is totally free to join. So, there’s absolutely no excuse for someone not to participate. As we discussed in all of my teachings, the key to this industry is relationships, relationships, and of course, relationships. How do you build more relationships by being in the same room with people who are actively doing this every day?

Rebecca is proud to be one of the catalysts for the VIB Network and excited to help bring a streamlined and professional approach to connecting to the Veteran business community.

Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner is Vice President and Co-Owner of Diego & Son Printing a successful SDVOSB/DVBE second-generation printing business in San Diego. She has over twenty-five years of experience in sales and marketing and has been essential to the growth of the 48-year-old family-owned business.

Request for Information for Commercially Available Radio Frequency (RF) Power Meter

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The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Command, Control, and Communications Engineering Center (C3CEN) requests information on commercially available Radio Frequency (RF) Power Meter.  The scope of this requirement is projected to impact approximately 134 NAIS sites.  This RF Power Meter requirement will place the device at every Coast Guard Electronics Support Detachment (ESD) that is responsible to support an NAIS Site, supporting Coast Guard missions throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

  • NAICS Code: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance: USA
  • Original Response Date: Oct 15, 2020 02:00 pm EDT

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ARMY Awards Radiance Technologies Inc. $120.7M Engineering and Technical Assistance Contract

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Radiance Technologies Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $120,784,794 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering and technical assistance support to the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2023. Fiscal 2019 and 2020 research, development, test, and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $2,794,694 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W50RAJ-20-F-0014).

Radiance Technologies, Inc. provides engineering services. The Company offers system engineering, technology applications, program support, technology development, testing and evaluation, and operational support services. Radiance Technologies serves media, automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.(bloomberg.com)

Sources Sought: Heavy Equipment Transporter Trailer Parts

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Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting market research to determine current industry capability to provide the specific M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) trailer parts identified in the enclosed parts listing.

This market research is issued in the form of sources sought notice (also referred to as a request for information (RFI) announcement and/or a market survey) and is for planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to procure any items described herein.  Participation in this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary and the United States (US) Government will not reimburse interested parties for any cost incurred during their participation in this research. All information shall be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.

  • Product Service Code: 2530 – VEHICULAR BRAKE, STEERING, AXLE, WHEEL, AND TRACK COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code: 336390 – Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance: MI 48397-5000 USA
  • Original Response Date: Oct 14, 2020 05:00 pm EDT

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SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Awards E3 Federal Solutions LLC $57.5M Contract

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E3 Federal Solutions LLC, McLean, Virginia, is awarded a $57,573,316 firm-fixed-price award for Space Development Agency systems engineering and technical assistance support services. The task order will be awarded using the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle. The period of performance is a twelve-month base period and two twelve-month option periods. Fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance funds are obligated at the time of award. The Space Development Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (HQ0850-20-F-0001).

E3 Federal Solutions, LLC was founded in 2004. The company’s line of business includes providing management consulting services.(bloomberg.com)

Sources Sought: Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement for elevator maintenance and repair services at their location in Hanover, NH. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, incidental engineering, transportation, and any other items and services necessary to perform the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair, on four (4) passenger elevators, one (1) freight elevator, and 1 (one) handicap lift outlined under the contract’s PWS.

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: J099 – MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS
  • NAICS Code: 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
  • Place of Performance: Hanover , NH 03755 USA
  • Original Response Date: Oct 13, 2020 02:00 pm CDT

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TRAX International Corp. Awarded $90M Contract Modification

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TRAX International Corp., Las Vegas, Nevada, was awarded a $90,045,872 modification to contract W9124R-18-C-0001 for non-personal test support services at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2021. The 418th Contracting Support Brigade, Yuma, Arizona, is the contracting activity (W9124R-18-C-0001).

TRAX International Corporation provides program management and professional services. The Company offers logistics support, engineering applications, software development, facilities maintenance, multimedia, and information technology services. TRAX International operates Worldwide.(bloomberg.com)

RFI – AFD: Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized/Forfeited Vehicles

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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has a responsibility to Relocate, Store, Maintain and Dispose of seized and/or forfeited Vehicles throughout the United States.  This requirement is for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the District of Puerto Rico and District of Virgin Islands, specifically.

    • Product Service Code: S215 – HOUSEKEEPING- WAREHOUSING/STORAGE
    • NAICS Code: 493190 – Other Warehousing and Storage
    • Place of Performance: Miami , FL 33128 USA
    • Original Date Response: Oct 09, 2020 12:00 pm EDT  

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Sources Sought: A/E Services to Support the Environmental Restoration Program

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, anticipates a future Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement to acquire Architect-Engineer (AE) Services under individual task orders for Mobile District’s Environmental Restoration Program, specifically complex Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) projects. AE services will be performed for partners of the Mobile District on the various military, federal, and other installations primarily within the District’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) and SAD’s AOR. This contract is anticipated to be $99,000,000 in total capacity.

  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: C211 – ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING
  • NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services
  • Place of Performance: Mobile, AL 36602 USA

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