DHA Industry Exchange Nov 2018

07 NOV 2018 This amendment does not change the agenda information that was posted on 06 NOV 2018. The Excel spreadsheet is in a readable format. 06 NOV 2018 This amendment supersedes all other previous amendments regarding agenda changes. This is the final updated DHA Industry Exchange Agenda update. Please see the attached agenda, net working sessions and Floor Plan for Thursday and Friday dated 06 NOV 2018. -----Nothing Follows------ DHA Industry Exchange - Request for Information General Information Document Type: Request for Information Posted Date: 30 AUG 2018 Response Date: 12 OCT 2018 NAICS Code: N/A DHA Industry Exchange event location will be at the LaCantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, TX in conjunction with Alamo ACE professional engagement - See link for registration information. https://www.alamoafcea.org/mpage/aace_home Market Research Notice: This is Market Research Only in accordance with FAR Part 10. This is not a solicitation. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this sources sought will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. No determination as to the viability of this potential requirement has been made at this point and there is currently no solicitation for this effort. By responding to this market research you provide the Government permission to share your submitted capabilities and contract information with other Government organizations in relationship to similar requirements for market research purposes. After review of the submissions, the Government may invite selected vendors to present their solutions at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Industry Exchange, on November 8 and 9, 2018. All submission costs, travel costs plus other associated costs relating to the presentation of information in response to this RFI will be at vendor's expense. Responses Due: 12 OCT 2018 Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI): To obtain information regarding industry approaches for satisfying certain potential or prospective DHA or Military Health System (MHS) requirements. We reserve the right to allocate some time slots for selected U.S. vendors who will be notified by 31 OCT 2018 and invited to present their enterprise solutions at their expense. Please see the attached link and provide your companies details along with your primary and secondary focus primary by responding to our Survey Monkey. Response via Survey Monkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JDZMYTY Description: DHA will use the information provided as market research only to determine those areas that would most benefit DHA and provide the highest return of investment. Some vendors may be asked for follow-on meetings during or after this event to gain more information on how we can work together with Industry to provide innovative solutions for the Military Health System in the future. Requested Information: If you submit documentation it becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing the documentation submitted under this request. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. Although solicitation terminology may appear in this inquiry, your response will be treated as information only and will not be used as or considered to be a proposal. Because this notice is part of Government market research, the Information received as a result of this request will be considered as sensitive and will be protected as such. Any company or industry proprietary information contained in responses should be clearly marked as such, by paragraph, so that publicly releasable and proprietary information are clearly distinguished. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one source to establish the capability and requirements for any future acquisition, so as to inadvertently restrict competition. Information should be provided at the unclassified level. Topic List and Speakers (TBD): ****Note that there will be an amendment to follow this posting with additional direction regarding enterprise solution topics, small business break-out sessions and speakers. Topics are to be determined, however, you can submit a topic if you are interested in presenting an enterprise solution at the NOV 2018 DHA Industry Exchange. Determination of Eligibility: The Government reserves the right to make final determinations as to the mix (numbers, type, capability category, etc.) of small and large business vendors who may participate in the presentations. Businesses will be selected on a first come first served basis. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not at this time seeking proposals. 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 will be solely at the responding party's expense. While the Government does not encourage responders to submit Proprietary or trade secret information, the Government will handle and safeguard all such appropriately marked information received in response to this RFI in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages resulting from the misuse or disclosure of any proprietary or trade secret information that is not properly identified as such. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Defense Health Agency will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future acquisition, if one is initiated. Points of Contact: Ms. Jackie Pinkston Email: Jackie.l.pinkston.civ@mail.mil Mr. David Guillory Email: david.t.guillory.civ@mail.mil