Air Advisor

1. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall be not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. 2. This RFI is being published to identify potential sources capable of providing operational and technical support for the Air Advisor staff. This includes training, integration, and management of seven (7) distinct tasks. Detailed information is contained in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). 3. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The size standard for NAICS 541611 is $15.0M. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for an alternative NAICS code must include supporting rationale. 4. The government requests interested parties submit a brief statement of capability / description on their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), and business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business). 5. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Please reference attached PWS. 6. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work that is related to this requirement as stated above. The statement of capability shall include: a) 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. b) Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. c) Business size for NAICS 541611 (size standard $15.0 M) and status. If qualified as an 8(a) firm, the company must be certified by SBA, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business must be listed in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages d) DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR, at www.ccr.gov) to be considered as potential sources. e) The statement of capability shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 7. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future RFP (if applicable). The company's standard format is acceptable; however, the limit for all responses is not to exceed fifteen (15) single-sided, 12 font size, 8 - x 11-inch pages 8. Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability containing the above reference information via e-mail to Contract Specialists E. Wendy Harris at erica.w.harris.civ@mail.mil, and SrA Christian Salinas at christian.r.salinas2.mil@mail.mil. Each submission shall be virus scanned prior to being sent. Electronic submission is required. 9. Responses shall be received not later than 24 August 2015, 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time. 10. NOTE: E-mail submissions are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than 2 megabyte in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files) as well as any other appropriate network security measures. It is the respondent's responsibility to verify the e-mail was received and can be viewed. All responses must address each of the above stated requirements.