99--CSMC (Cyber Security Management Center) - Announcement

HISTORY: Previous announcements regarding this program can be found on the FAA Contract Opportunities website (http://faaco.faa.gov/) by searching for "CSMC" in the search "By Keyword" field. Be sure to check the "Include Archive" checkbox to view all announcements. Be advised that these announcements are automatically posted to FedBizOpps, but it is strongly recommended to visit the FAA website stated above in order to view the original announcement (to ensure its accuracy and that of the associated attachments). PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to notify industry of FAA's intent to hold a full and open competition for the CSMC requirement. Subcontracting goals similar to that below will be included in the solicitation. A solicitation has not yet been released; this is solely an informational announcement to assist vendors in preparing for the upcoming solicitation release expected in April 2008. Subcontracting Plan: Offerors will be required to provide a detailed subcontracting plan that fulfills the requirements contained within FAA AMS clause 3.6.1-4 Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Full text of this clause can be found at http://conwrite.faa.gov/. The offeror shall ensure their subcontracting plan fully addresses each of the eleven items listed in FAA AMS clause 3.6.1-4, inclusive of the respective percentages listed below as being required with an offeror's subcontracting plan. At least forty-five (45) percent of the planned subcontract dollar value shall be allocated to small businesses including: At least ten (10) percent of the total planned subcontract dollar value shall be allocated to small disadvantaged businesses At least five (5) percent of the total planned subcontract dollar value shall be allocated to small women-owned businesses At least three (3) percent of the total planned subcontract dollar value shall be allocated to service disabled veterans-owned businesses North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: For purposes of determining a proposed subcontractor's eligibility as a small business the following NAICS Code shall apply: 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services (size standard - $23M) For those subcontractors that a contractor claims as a small business (for purposes of meeting the goals spelled out in their Subcontracting Plan) the proposed subcontractor must qualify as a small business under the NAICS code identified above. The above-noted NAICS code represents the size standard for those types of services that account for the greatest percentage of total contract value; they stipulate that a business may not earn in excess of $23 million in average annual gross receipts over the past three years in order to qualify as a small business. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This is not a screening information request or request for proposal. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. A procurement package is not available. The Government is not liable for cost associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses for this announcement and will not reimburse any firm for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement. Updates to this announcement will be published on the FAA Contract Opportunities website (http://faaco.faa.gov/) under the Current Announcements for FAA Headquarters. It is the vendor's responsibility to monitor this website for updates to this procurement. END OF ANNOUNCEMENT