Federal-wide Working Dogs

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market intelligence to determine if responsible sources exist. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice, if applicable, and that you identify your small business status and your identified NAICS code. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine what sources are capable of satisfying the agency's requirements; (2) ascertain potential market capacity; (3) determine the small business presence in the market; and (4) collect industry experience. DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION is for Market Research purposes only and is being used as an instrument to identify potential sources that can provide the capabilities described within this notice. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. Additionally, all submissions become government property and will not be returned. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this RFI. 2. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses are to be provided utilizing Survey Monkey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W2HRMBW The survey will be activated concurrently with the posting of this RFI and remain active until 12:00 P.M. (Noon, eastern standard time), 12 Nov 2019. Please provide the most appropriate answer possible as it applies at the time of taking the survey. The survey gathers information using a variety of question types, such as yes/no, multiple choice and specialized responses. NOTE: SurveyMonkey allows respondents to exit the survey and return later if needed. However, in order to take advantage of this functionality there are some important things to keep in mind: 1. You must use the same device on which you started the survey. 2. You must use the same browser with which you started the survey. 3. Your device must allow SurveyMonkey to store cookies. **Paper submissions sent to our office will not be accepted or reviewed at this time. All responses to this RFI MUST utilize the SurveyMonkey link above. Any paper submissions received on behalf of this RFI will be discarded and will not be returned. 3. POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted to the Procuring Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified below: Air Force Procuring Contracting Officer, Diana L. Taylor and Contract Specialist, George Mayers Please email all questions to: HQAFICC.GWD.Team@us.af.mil