Analytical Services for US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's (USAMRMC) OPART for USAMRMC's Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) Programs

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS). This RFI/SS does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. This requirement is a follow on to an existing requirement. This RFI/SS is to gauge interest in the upcoming requirement for the U.S. Army Medical Research Materiel Command (USAMRMC) requirement for Analytical Services for USAMRMC's Office of the Principal Assistant for Research and Technology (OPART) for USAMRMC's Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) Programs. If submitting a response to this RFI/SS, please submit a capability statement that describes relevant past performance based upon the size and scope of this requirement stated below. Contractors shall describe/outline company specific capabilities that match the size and scope stated below: This requirement will provide support services for the following task areas: Objectives: The primary objective of this task is to provide administrative, scientific, technical, educational, infrastructure, and technology assessment services as are necessary to facilitate full integration, across all USAMRMC RDA areas, and support all the medical RDA programs conducted by the USAMRMC, its subordinate elements, contractors and allied services. This award will complement in-house expertise in the planning, programming, and assessment of the effectiveness of RDA programs, hardware, next generation/future systems, infrastructure, manpower, core competencies, technology concepts, etc, and will allow structuring of medical RDA efforts so as to maintain an adequate balance among candidate programs in terms of risks, benefits, needs and timing factors. The USAMRMC is responsible for providing logistical, research, development, test, and evaluation, and architectural support to a global U.S. military. This contract must have a surge capability in the event the RDA workload increases and additional contract personnel are required to meet mission requirements, particularly in context of any organizational realignments of USAMRMC being considered within the DoD. Specific Tasks / Requirements: Research, Development Acquisition (RDA) Analyses Design and conduct insightful analyses of technologies; research plans, funding and activities; requirements; business processes or systems; policies; organizational structures; and other business data such as personnel or manpower information as they relate to the medical S&T program, including but not limited to: a. Develop research and organizational strategic plans. b. Identify concepts and assess organizational design alternatives for laboratories and research management activities. c. Compile data on and/or conduct analyses of program plans, investment strategies, business and technical performance, and/or associated laboratory infrastructure (such as personnel competencies and staffing, and research facilities). d. Evaluate and develop policies and business processes pertaining to research management and/or research activities. Provide technical assistance in developing and/or delivering training to implement new policies and processes in order to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. e. Conduct technology assessments and market analyses. f. Develop briefings and other information products supporting the external representation of Command research programs. Meeting & Conference Support Provide technical, administrative, and logistical support to enable effective meetings and conferences in support of OPART requirements. Plan, organize, conduct, and document meetings and conferences ranging from small Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), working groups, and committees, to larger workshops or symposia, including but not limited to: a. Develop technical plan for meeting or support technical program planning committee, if applicable. b. Prepare all DoD required meeting approval documentation and after action reports as needed. c. Coordinate and prepare travel arrangements for meeting attendees, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). d. Arrange and operate meeting sites, facilities, and equipment, as required. e. Prepare and distribute meeting materials. f. Prepare post-meeting summaries, reports, or other documentation as applicable. Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) Support Provide portfolio and project management support, including technical and administrative assistance, to facilitate the work of OPART staff and/or USAMRMC organizations, Command-affiliated DoD and interagency committees (e.g., the ASBREM Community of Interest), and working groups. Support the planning, tracking, and coordination of the research portfolio, and related research activities, including the management of project, portfolio and programmatic data, the development of necessary analyses, documentation, and reports. Leverage Government-provided systems and software. The Contractor will be expected to work cooperatively with other contractors who may be supporting these systems. Retain Subject Matter Expertise (SMEs) Provide access to scientific, medical, technical, regulatory, business management, and organizational subject matter experts (SMEs), on an as-needed basis, who understand and can assess, critique, summarize, and make recommendations on matters relating to the medical research program and relevant issues in science, technology, and engineering, supporting business processes, laboratory infrastructure, core competencies, command capabilities, and workforce. This includes providing training Deliverables which will typically be in the form of a report and/or briefings. Optional Surge Support Services The contractor should have the ability to provide SURGE resources in each of the Specific Task areas above, based on the evolving needs of the USAMRMC mission. Surge is defined as the addition of personnel, via a contract modification, utilizing the tasks described in each of the section 3.1 through 3.4. Periods of performance will be defined at the time of modification. Surge positions shall be considered temporary, and above the normal baseline support typically required. How to Respond: The formal closing date for this RFI/SS and for the submission of all responses is NLT 27 December 2018 at 4:00 PM ET. All responses shall be submitted electronically using PDF or MS Word formats to the POC, Mr. Mark Clinger at mark.w.clinger.civ@mail.mil. Each response should include the following business information and be not more than ten (10) pages in length: 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) 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. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to allow any potential sources that can provide Financial Reporting and Execution Analysis Support Services for DCSRM USAMRMC, Fort Detrick Maryland (in the timeframe required) the opportunity to submit their interest. 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 RFI/SS/Market Research. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses received will be evaluated; however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.