IBM IT Support Services Lotus Viewer and Designer Software

1. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes only, and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall be not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. 2. This sources sought is being published to identify potential sources capable of providing Information Technology (IT) professional services and forms support for IBM form designer and viewer software for the Air force. 3. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 541511, Computer Software Support Services, custom. The size standard for NAICS 541511 is $25.5 million. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for an alternative NAICS code must include supporting rationale. 4. This potential requirement will be set-aside as a competitive, small business acquisition. Your response should identify your business size (large or small) in relation to this NAICS code. The government is interested in businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Small, Small, Woman Owned Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses capable of performing work outlined on this sources sought synopsis. Small businesses are advised that FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, would apply wherein at least 50 percent of the work must be performed by a small business prime contractor alone. 5. If there are no qualified small businesses responding, the requirement may be open to both large and small business. 6. The government requests interested parties submit a brief statement of capability / description on their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small business. 7. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The requirement is to provide technical information technology professional services and technical support for the existing and new IBM Lotus forms viewer and designer software necessary to resolve IBM Lotus viewer and designer software anomalies, and complex form development, and training to meet full e-Publishing capabilities, a fully populated central repository of electronic forms (e.g., complex forms that are above the level of AFDPO designer's level of technical expertise that require IBM subject matter expertise to revise or design) to assist AFDPO in improving mission performance and objectives. 8. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work that is related to this requirement as stated above. The statement of capability shall include: a) Company name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and FAX numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. b) Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. c) Business size for NAICS 541511 (size standard $25.5 M or number of employees) and status. If qualified as an 8(a) firm, the company must be certified by SBA, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business must be listed in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages d) DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM, at www.sam.gov) to be considered as potential sources. e) The statement of capability shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 9. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industries responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future RFP (if applicable). The company's standard format is acceptable; however, the limit for all responses is not to exceed four pages. 10. Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability containing the above reference information via e-mail to Contract Specialist Mr. Jamal Reaves at jamal.reaves@afncr.af.mil . Each submission shall be virus scanned prior to being sent. Electronic submission is required. 11. Responses shall be received not later than 19 Feb 2013, 12:00 pm Eastern Time Zone. 12. NOTE: E-mail submissions are subject to size and type restrictions (typically limited to less than 2 megabyte in size and only non-executable attachments such as .doc or .pdf files) as well as any other appropriate network security measures. It is the respondent's responsibility to verify the e-mail was received and can be viewed. All responses must address each of the above stated requirements.