Internet Research Support

The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole source contract NFC Global Solutions from Horsham, PA. This requirement is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. Per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a single source - For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source acquisitions of commercial items conducted pursuant to subpart 13.5. The required services are to provide analyst support for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) for Internet Research Support to identify indicators of potential or impending threats to the Department of Defense High Risk Personnel or facilities under the authority of PFPA to allow the agency to take the necessary steps to mitigate such threats. The contractor will be required to provide Due-Diligence Analyst who are burdened, that is, the contractor's analyst have the existing pre-paid permissions to research those online data services for which fees are collected. The Due-Diligence Analyst will analyze data, identify potential vulnerabilities, risks and threats; and propose mitigation strategies as required. The Government anticipates a Firm Fixed Price Contract for a period of performance of 12 months. This notice of intent is for information purposes only, therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement to Juan C. Gomez, Contract Specialist, via email: juan.c.gomez2.civ@mail.mil , phone: 703-545-8999 no later than 11:00 am Eastern, 18 September, 2013. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the required services, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541712, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, Small Business Size Standard is 500 personnel.