Information Technology Support Services

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Introduction: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses 8(a) firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 541519. The requested services will support the Air Force Research Lab's IT enterprise in their mission to enable collaboration between various labs and sites including partner (contractor and academic institution) sites. Description of the Requirement: IT support services spanning several functional areas are required including: research/investigation, testing, software testing, implementation, database management, operations, maintenance, system and capability monitoring, cybersecurity, network management, remote workstation management, help desk operations, training/user engagement, software/web application development or modification, documentation support, automated data processing equipment custodian functions, Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian functions, classified courier functions, information systems security manager (ISSM), remote isolated network onboarding assistance, customer outreach, and project/team management. The contractor shall provide personnel with the necessary licenses, certifications, training, experience levels, and security clearances that are required, including Federal, State, and local laws and regulations including the requirements to satisfy DOD Directive 8140.01 (or future policies that may supersede DoDD 8140.01). Fulfilling CyberSecurity (IA) certification program continuing education requirements is the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor positions under this effort, as identified in DoDD 8140.01 shall all be at Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level II. Classification Level Contractors must at a minimum possess a Secret security clearance to support program requirements. Anticipated Procurement Approach: Small Business Set a Side - 8(a) Capability Statements: Request interested parties submit capability statements that demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in this notice and relevant performance work statement. Small Business Set-Aside Information: 541519 (NAICS) Instructions for Responding: Provide your approach to addressing each section of the tasks as outlined in the attached performance work statement, explain your capability level (explain depth of understanding of the requirement and relevant experience), provide information on your intentions for subcontracting any part of the requirement, past relevant contract performance, identify key personnel, provide information on experience maintaining personnel with the appropriate credentials and security clearances, and a transition plan. Contractors must include the following information: Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. Identification as a small U.S. business 8(a). Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number. In your response, you must address how your product meets the product characteristics specified above. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format. Point of Contact: The provided point of contact can address questions or concerns related to the notice to Stephen J. Wenclewicz at - Stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil. Submission Deadline Responses should be emailed to Stephen J. Wenclewicz at stephen.wenclewicz.1@us.af.mil no later than, 25 Jan 2024 @ 1200 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Stephen J. Wenclewicz through email. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.