Investigation Services

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / AF Mortuary Affairs 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. This sources sought is being published to identify potential sources capable of providing Mitchondrial DNA Search and Direct Disposition for unaccounted for AF members to Randolph Air Force Base. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed for the requirement is 561611, Investigation Services. The size standard for NAICS 561611 is $12.5M. Comments on this NAICS and suggestions for alternatives must include supporting rationale. No decision has yet been made regarding the small business strategy for this acquisition. Your response should identify your business size (large or small) in relation to this NAICS code. The government is interested in all small businesses including (8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses that are interested in performing this requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of 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. 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 the small business prime contractor alone. Description of Services: SEE ATTACHED SOW 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: 1. 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. 2. Name, title, telephone number, and e-mail addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 3. Business size for NAICS 561611 (size standard $12.5 M or number of employees) and status, if qualified as an 8 (a) firm (must be certified by SBA), Small Disadvantaged Business (must be certified by SBA), Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone firm (must be certified by SBA), and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (must be listed in the VetBiz Vendor Information Pages). 4. DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, and company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Companies also must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR, at www.ccr.gov) to be considered as potential sources. The statement of capability shall be UNCLASSIFIED. 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 future RFP. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. The company's standard format is acceptable; however, the limit for all responses is not to exceed fifteen (15) single-sided, 12 font size, 8 - x 11-inch pages (page limitation is inclusive of attachments 1 and 2). Contractors capable of providing these services should submit a Statement of Capability containing the above reference information via e-mail to tarita.lewis.ctr@afncr.af.mil, the Government points of contact for this e-mail are Ms. Debra Weems, Contracting Officer and Mrs. Tarita Lewis, Contract Specialist. Each submission should be virus scanned prior to being sent. Electronic submission is required. Responses shall be received not later than 27 January 2010, 2:00 pm Eastern Time Zone. 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.