8(a) Sources Sought for Defense Travel System (DTS) and Government Travel Card Support Services for Medical Research and Material Command (MRMC) - Fort Detrick MD

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) for a potential Program 8(a) award. This RFI/SS is to gauge interest in the upcoming requirement for support to the Headquarters United States Army Medical Research Material Command (HQ USAMRMC), Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), specifically for DTS and Government Travel Card Support Services (1 FTE) in accordance with the following task requirements (from the PWS): Contractor shall provide support to the Defense Travel Coordinator are as follows: - Task Area 1 - Assist the Defense Travel Coordinator/Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) in carrying out tasks associated with Travel. o Task 1.1 - Make recommendations to the LDTA related to Travel Policies and Procedures o Task 1.2 - Assist the LDTA in development and implementation of travel reports and policies o Task 1.3 - Processing "Other Than Economy" Travel Packets o Task 1.4 - Assist the LDTA with internal audits to ensure traveler compliance o Task 1.5 - Support the LDTA in routine training events provided to staff: to discuss travel policies; how to navigate through DTS; regulation changes; ways to conduct a trip in an efficient manner o Task 1.6 - Assist in creating and maintaining a database of user information for DTS and the Travel Card Program, to include but not limited to appointment letters and training certificates; Review and track all appointment memorandums, required training certificates for DTS and to ensure certificates are not expired o Task 1.7 - Assist in resolution of travel issues for individual travelers who experience difficulties in processing their travel authorization, booking their flight, using their government travel card, and/or settling their travel voucher o Task 1.8 - Performs frequent training on the on the institute's Travel Program with a focus on the Joint Travel Regulation, Financial Management Regulation, Army, DoDI 5154.31, APC Guide, US Army Business Rules and common travel issues. o Task 1.9 - Review DTS documents daily to verify compliance with the JTR, DoD Component guidance, and mission requirements o Task 1.10 - Input and maintain lines of accounting in the DTS, based on guidance provided by a government official o Task 1.11 - Help LDTA maintain DTS organization and profile data - Task Area 2 - Assist the Defense Travel Coordinator/Agency Program Coordinator (APC) in carrying out tasks associated with Government Travel Card (GTC) Management. o Task 2.1 - Assist in resolution of issues for individual travelers who experience difficulties in using their government travel card o Task 2.2 - Assist the APC in pulling mandatory monthly reports and sending out delinquency notices o Task 2.3 - Review and track all appointment memorandums, required training certificates for GTC and to ensure certificates are not expired o Task 2.4 - Performs frequent training on the on the institute's GTC Program. When submitting a capability statement to this draft PWS, please submit a capability statement that describes relevant past performance based upon the size and scope of the outlined requirement. Please do not regurgitate the draft PWS tasks, rather contractors shall describe/outline company specific capabilities that match the work outlined in the draft PWS in order for the Government to make a fair capabilities determination. Capability statements will be evaluated to the degree to which they demonstrate: (1) Described relevant past performance based on the size and scope of the outlined requirement; (2) Described company specific capabilities that match the work outlined in the draft PWS. In addition, the Government will review non-capability statement responses to Appendix A and B questions in order to determine the most appropriate source. Each response should include the following Business Information: i) Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and FAX numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. ii) Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. iii) DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM, at www.sam.gov) to be considered as potential sources. iv) Evidence of program 8(a) certification with dates of program entry and anticipated exit. Specific Capability Statement Requirements: a) Please describe your organization's customer base and years of experience in services identical or similar to those in the draft PWS. b) Please describe your organization's specific and relevant experience and expertise to fulfill this requirement. c) Please describe your relevant past performance for projects of similar size and scope for this requirement. Please provide examples or provide references of previously completed deliverables related to this requirement. d) Does your company: i) Participate in any Government-wide Acquisition Contracts/GWACS ii) Have A Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract?e) If your company does not have a GWAC or FSS, do you provide preferred Government pricing? Please describe your pricing methodology. Do you provide preferred Government pricing/discounts off commercial pricing if you do not provide pricing through a Government contract vehicle? THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to identify program 8(a) sources that can provide DTS/Gov't Travel Card Support Services in the form of a potential 8(a) award. The information provided in the RFI/SS is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI/SS should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. The Government will not entertain questions regarding this Market Research. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.