ISF IT Automation Project

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). Description: Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Human Resources (HR) is performing market research to determine industry interest and capabilities in obtaining an experienced and qualified Contractor to provide all labor, services, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and all requirements necessary to accomplish the efforts described in attached Statement of Work/Performance work statement. This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement only. This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and in no way commits the Government to award a contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract(s) based solely on the submissions of this RFI nor does it intend to pay for any costs incurred in the response to this announcement. This RFI is solely intended for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will not be considered as offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for expenses associated with this RFI. Respondents will be not briefed on the Government's review of submissions of this RFO. Market Research (Capability Statement): The following are instructions for vendor's response to this RFI Instructions: 1. Provide a detailed capability statement, focusing on your firm's proven ability to provide the requirement and not exceed ten (10) pages including cover pages, table of contents etc. 2. Provide company and contact information 3. Sale brochures, videos, and other marketing information materials are not solicited and will not be reviewed. 4. Provide price information 5. Identification of the available contract vehicles, such as: GSA Federal Supply Schedules (schedule/contract number and appropriate Special Item Numbers) or other GWAC vehicles by agency and contract number. 6. Provide the size classification of your business. If you are classified as a small business, HUBZone small business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business, Woman-owned small business and/or 8(a) certified small business, 7. Interested companies shall submit an electronic copy of their response (along with supporting documentation) via email to Adrienne Bell at bellam@state.gov The due date and time for submission of responses is 4:00 pm EST May 23, 2017. 8. No phone calls related to this RFI will be accepted. All correspondence shall be sent via email only. Disclaimer This RFI is not an offer. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation if issued. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associates with responding to this RFI.