High Performance Computing (HPC) Integrated Technical Services - Unrestricted

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice that is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). The government is seeking to identify qualified business sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). The small business standard is $27.5M. This notice is open for responses from both small and large businesses and responses will be utilized to determine if this requirement, or a portion of this requirement, can be set-aside for small businesses. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Alabama (CEHNC) intends to solicit and award a contract that is a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) task order under the GSA Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) Strategic Vehicle supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program Office (HPCMPO). It is proposed that the new contracts will have a one year base with four additional option years. This acquisition will replace the first generation of the High Performance Computing Integrated Technical Services - Unrestricted (HITS-U) program. The government is performing market research in order to determine sources available that possess the capability to execute the kind of work identified above prior to issuing a request for proposal (RFP). Interested sources should respond to the capabilities questionnaire presented with this announcement in order to facilitate the Government's market research efforts. The Government will analyze all responses and determine the small business strategy for this acquisition. If the determination is made that there are not enough qualified and/or interested small business firms to perform this requirement, the Government may solicit the acquisition as an unrestricted, full and open competition. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms should submit a document which furnishes information describing relevant demonstrated experience and qualifications in the following format: The submissions should be Times New Roman, font size 12 and should not exceed 25 one-sided, 8 - " X 11" pages. This is for Market Research Only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal. The submission will address all questions in the Capabilities Questionnaire and your ability to perform the services stated in the DRAFT PWS, PART 5.0, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (both documents attached to this Sources Sought request). Computer files must be compatible with the latest version of Microsoft Word. Submit responses via email to Ashley Bowers, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. Submissions shall be received no later than 1400, 9 August 2019. NO HARDCO PY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Ashley Bowers, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing this announcement will not be scheduled. This notice is for market research purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) nor does it restrict the government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. SEE ATACHMENT FOR DRAFT PWS