Logistics & Engineering Operations (LEO)

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought for information planning purposes and written information only. It is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and a contract will not be awarded from this announcement. The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends with this announcement to identify qualified and experienced sources for a contract vehicle that will provide non-personal logistics engineering operation services for CECOM-Command Control Communications Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (CECOM-C4ISR) as defined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (DPWS). The primary Place of Performance shall be on-site at the government facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. However, services shall also be performed on-site at the government facility at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania when needed. This current requirement is expected to result in a single award Definitive Contract (other than an Indefinite Delivery Contract) that will cover the requirements identified in the attached DPWS. The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) for the current effort shall cover a one-year Base Period plus two, one-year Options. The Government expects to make an Award on or about, May 20, 2016, with a Period of Performance that commences on approximately June 1, 2016. This acquisition is set-aside for a 100% Competitive 8(a) Program participation. The assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 541330, Engineering Services with the applicable Small Business Size Standard of $15 million. Respondents shall provide their business size under the NAICS Code of 541330. The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. The Government does not guarantee that questions received will be answered. All information, changes, questions, and answers concerning this RFI will be electronically posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the respondents to continually view this website for any changes made to this RFI. Respondents shall ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement and information requested below. Capability packages shall not exceed the ten (10) page limit and shall be submitted in PDF or MS Word Format. All responses and interested contractor information shall be submitted no later than 5:00pm EST on February 19, 2016 via e-mail correspondence to Contract Specialist chere.v.woodman.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer clintonia.m.fletcher.civ@mail.mil. In order to achieve a thorough understanding of your firm's capabilities, please provide the information listed below: 1. Each interested contractor shall provide the following Point of Contact (POC) information with their response: Company Name: Address: Point of Contact: Phone Number: Fax Numbers: Email Address: Provide the following information for your Small Business Point of Contact for your organization: Name: Address: Phone Number: Email Address: 2. Identify your company's Small Business Size Standard in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 Small Business Programs found at (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm) to include any other socio-economic categories which you are qualified for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Small Disadvantage Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and HUBZone based on the assigned NAICS Code of 541330, Engineering Services. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS code is $15 million. For more information, refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. 3. Is your company an active Certified 8(a) participant? 4. Is your company interested in a prime contractor for the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (DPWS)? 5. If your company intends to propose as a prime contractor and is awarded a contract, how will you comply with the Limitation on Subcontracting in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations of Subcontracting)? 6. What percentage of this requirement do you plan to perform in-house (not subcontract out)? 7. Can your company go without a payment for 90 days? 8. Does your company possess the capabilities to provide the services called for in the attached DPWS? Provide specific capabilities and relevance examples for how your company can provide these services. 9. Is your company anticipating any business arrangements with other companies to satisfy requirements of the DPWS? If so, identify the anticipated subcontract effort. 10. Is your company currently providing similar services to another Government agency (you may also include Contract Number(s) for Government) or other Non-Government customer? If so, please identify the agency or Non-Government customer. If you are unwilling to share your customer's identity, please address whether your company offers the same or similar services commercially. 11. What are the core competencies of your employees that will support the requirements of the DPWS? 12. If the contemplated Contract is awarded on a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee basis, does your firm possess an adequate Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) accounting system? 13. Please provide positive or negative feedback regarding the Description of Requirements, such as recommended changes, noted exceptions, ambiguities, etc. 14. Please explain your concept to provide a short transition from the incumbent contractor to minimalize the impact on the Government? This includes your concept to hire quality candidates/keep current on board employees in a timely manner. 15. (Optional Question) - Does your company have demonstrated experience relevant to C4ISR? ("Yes or "No") If yes, briefly describe your company's experience relevant to the specific identified warfare area (C4ISR). Technical Evaluation Criteria The following will be evaluated by the Government for all responses: a) Contractors' Capability Statement(s) b) Contractors' Experience and Qualification c) Contractors' Understanding of the Requirement (as defined in the DPWS)