HUD Sources Sought Notices: HUD Watch Center

HUD Sources Sought/Request for Information 86614323SS00003 HUD Watch Center Purpose This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information Notices issued solely for information and planning purposes. The purpose of this notice is to obtain market information regarding market capacity and potential set-asides and to receive industry feedback on available processes and market costs. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal nor does it serve as a presolicitation notice for a future solicitation. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals related to these services. This notice does not commit the Government to procure any supply or service mentioned herein. This is a new requirement for the Department; no procurement history or incumbent information is available. Background The HUD Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) manages the Continuity of Operations Program and the HUD Watch Center (HWC). The mission of the HWC is to support emergency response, business continuity and crisis communications activities. The HWC accomplishes this mission primarily through the collection, evaluation, analysis, summarization, and distribution of information as it relates to continuity of operations and emergency management. To accomplish this mission adequately and appropriately, the HWC must be staffed with personnel having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of emergency operations and processes associated with contingency planning, COOP, and national security. The OCAO is seeking staffing and support of the HUD Watch Center (HWC) as specified in the attached draft Statement of Work. Please note that this is an early draft; both format and requirements are subject to change. HUD's Duty Location is 451 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20410. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be performed at HUD facilities. Instructions Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought with the following information: Full identifying firm information such as name, address, UEI, and contact information for point of contact; A capability statement; Information regarding the interested party's business type (such as large, small, 8(a) certified, HUBZone) under the established NAICS code, 561990, with a size standard of $16.5 million; Any questions and/or comments that your firm may have. All responses must be received by 5:00pm Eastern Time on June 23, 2023. Summary This notice is issued for information purposes only and will not result in a contract award. This is not a Request for Proposal. Interested parties are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Responding or declining to respond to this notice will not preclude a party from participating in any future Requests for Proposal should the Government decide to issue such a request at a later date. If a Request for Proposal is issued, it will be posted as a separate notice.