The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 1 is conducting market research on SAM.GOV to identify qualified firms who would be interested in submitting proposals for the requirement stated below. In particular, small businesses and socioeconomic small businesses capable of performing the requirement are highly encouraged to respond. The following is a synopsis of the requirement: GSA PBS Region 1 (New England) requires Snow Services at Burlington, Essex Junction, St. Albans, Alburg Springs & Highgate Springs, Vermont. The performance-based work statement (PWS) will require the contractor to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for the conduct of efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operations. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that corresponds with this requirement is 561790. The small business size standard is $8 million. If this requirement is set-aside for small businesses and socioeconomic small businesses, there will be a limitation on subcontracting, which means that at least 50 percent of the resulting contract's personnel cost shall be expended on prime contractor employees. To assist in developing an acquisition strategy for this upcoming procurement, GSA PBS is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to seek information from interested parties. It is the intent that any subsequent solicitation issued will result in the award of a Single Award Contract, which represents the best value to the Government, technical and price factors considered. It is expected that Contract will be a 1 Year Base with 4 Option Years. The brief outline of the specification is below so that vendors may review the typical services that will be required and determine if they feel they can meet the capabilities and performance requirements outlined. It includes snow and ice removal including, but not limited to, the following: Snow Plowing. Snow plowing shall commence when local accumulation reaches two (2) inches. Snow plowing shall be accomplished by the contractor to maintain safe passage for access into buildings, parking areas, roadways, approaches, vehicular courts, ramps, etc. In the event of icy rain or snow, sanding shall commence to maintain a safe passage on all paved parking lots, driveways, ramps, and walkways. Snow Removal. Snow must be removed from the site when the accumulation exceeds that which can be pushed off the roads, parking areas, ramps and walkways without blocking traffic, parking spaces and pedestrian thoroughfares or impedes the visibility of vehicular operators or pedestrians. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 47PB0023R0008 SERVICE: Snow and Ice Removal and Related Services LOCATION(S): U.S. Federal Buildings and Border Stations (LPOEs): Address VT0057BH - Highgate Springs L.P.O.E. 482 Welcome Center Road High-gate Springs, VT 05460-9901 VT0551BS - 300 Alburg Springs Rd 300 Alburg Springs Rd Alburg Springs, VT 05440-4022 VT0018ZZ - St. Albans P.O. & C.H. P.O. & C.H. 50 South Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478-2111 VT0024ZZ - Burlington P.O.C.H. 11 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401-4366 VT0035ZZ - 58 Pearl Street 58 Pearl Street Burlington, VT 05401-4430 VT0028ZZ - Winston Prouty F.O.B. 11 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, VT 05452-3685 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: May 19, 2023 OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME: June 26, 2023