In-Transit Inspection Point (IIP) Services For The Worldwide Warehouse Redistribution Services (WWRS) Program

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTATION, BID OR PROPOSAL. 1. The United States Government (USG) does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSN or any information received in response to this notice. This SSN is for market research, planning, and information purposes only. This SSN does not constitute a request for quotation, an invitation for bid, a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the USG or any other government/country, implied or otherwise, to acquire any products or services. Although the words - proposal and - offeror are used in this SSN, the information provided in any response to this notice does not constitute a proposal. The responses provided by the respondents to this SSN will be treated as information only. No quotes, bids or proposals are sought at this time, and unsolicited proposals in response to this SSN will not be accepted. This SSN does not constitute the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. There is no solicitation available at this time. This SSN is not a commitment, implied or otherwise, by the USG or any other government/country to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract for any supply or service. If the USG decides to award a contract for this or another related effort, a solicitation will be published and posted on SAM.gov. Responses to this SSN are strictly voluntary and do not ensure participation in any future solicitations or contract awards. 2. This SSN is for market research, planning, and information purposes that include, but are not limited to, identifying responsible potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements in this SSN and assisting with determining whether or not this effort can be competitive and/or a total set aside for small business or any small business program. The issuance of this SSN does not restrict the USG's acquisition approach. The information provided by the respondents to this SSN may be used by the USG in developing its acquisition strategy, performance work statement/statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Respondents will not be notified, individually or otherwise, of the results of any government assessments resulting from this SSN. 3. All respondents to this SSN are responsible for adequately marking proprietary and competition sensitive information contained in their response. 4. No entitlement for payment for any costs will arise as a result of any interested party's participation or responses to this SSN or the use of any information provided by a respondent/interested party. Neither the USG nor any other government/country shall pay for information submitted in response to this SSN. Any costs incurred as a result of this SSN shall be borne solely by the respondent/interested party and will not be charged to the USG or any other government/country for reimbursement. No funds have been authorized, appropriated or received for this effort. 5. Responses to this SSN will not be returned to the respondents. Additionally, any other information submitted to the USG as a result of this SSN will not be returned to the submitters. 6. The purpose of publicizing notices for potential actions is to increase competition, broaden industry participation in meeting government requirements, and assist small businesses in general in obtaining contracts and subcontracts. 7. Foreign-owned companies, foreign-controlled companies, and foreign nationals are not allowed to participate at any level and/or tier involving this SSN or any possible subsequent procurement that may result.