Explosives Training and Weapons Technical Intelligence Support

This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes only. This notice advises that the General Services Administration intends to make a single award for Explosives Training and Weapons Technical Intelligence Support, with a base year approximate effective date of award TBD 2014 thru 31 August 2015; with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Companies are encouraged to partner to meet all the requirements and certifications within the draft solicitation. Work consists of, but is not limited to, providing full-time instructors to support the Homemade Explosive Training Program. When required, provide instructors for the unplanned training support which includes: Post Blast, Advanced Post Blast, Post Blast Road Show, Advanced Explosives Training for Industry Operations Investigators, Advanced Explosive Disposal Techniques, and Certified Explosive Specialist. As required support for Unplanned Project Management, Curriculum Accreditation, and Weapons Technical Intelligence Support. The draft solicitation document is provided for information purposes only. This requirement will be procured pursuant to FAR 12 and 15, under open market competition utilizing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Please do not respond to this notice any companies who have already submitted capability statements will be kept informed. The issuance date for this draft solicitation is projected to be sometime at the end of July 2014. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541690, and Federal Supply Class/Service Code (FSC/SVC) code 1680. The Size Standard for NAICS 541690 is $14M. The Contracting Officer anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price and time and material contract. The anticipated contract award will be made based on the "Best Value" to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.101. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the low proposed price. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management Database (SAM) prior to award of a government contract. Offerors are further advised that failure to register in the DOD SAM will render your firm ineligible for award. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number. Recommend registering immediately in order to be eligible for timely award. This anticipated solicitation will be available ONLY via the Internet at the following address: http://www.fbo.gov. For information on how to register your company on FBO, to view or receive updates and notifications to the solicitation, please reference the FBO Vendor Guide located on the FBO web site home page. NO paper copies of the solicitation will be furnished. Submission of proposals will be required through the GSA's IT Solution Shop (ITSS). All interested offerors must submit their proposal via GSA's IT Solution Shop (ITSS) web-based order processing system. Proposals will only be received and awarded via ITSS. The link is listed below and the ITSS Help Desk number is 1-877-243-2889. ITSS webpage is https://web.itss.gsa.gov/Login. Please ensure there's ample time to register if your company might be interested in this anticipated solicitation.