Market Research

"MARKET RESEARCH" Synopsis This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. This notice is NOT A Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) seeks an FFP type Contract to support the performance of Training Support services. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611430. PURPOSE OF NOTICE: The Sources Sought is being used as a Market Research tool to determine potential 8(a) small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an RFP. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. We are only requesting capability statements from 8(a) contractors at this time. RESPONSE DEADLINE: Interested 8(a) sources shall submit a capability package by March 11, 2014 (15 pages or less) containing: 1) Company Name and Address, 2) Company Point of Contact, 3) Email Address, 4) Phone Number, 5) End date of 8(a) eligibility, 6) specifics addressing the tasking listed below and company's capability, 7) knowledge of Strategic Weapon Systems/Attack Weapon Systems/Nuclear Weapons Surety subject matter expertise, 8) proficiency in using Navy training development tools including Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM) with emphasis on use of the Learning Objects and Content Planning Modules, 9) related past performance and 10) general corporate information. Responders should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any future competitive RFP for which a business is eligible to participate in, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the FEDBIZOPS website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition and provide security clearances if necessary, to perform the SOW. A facility clearance of at least SECRET and a computing facility that is cleared to process SECRET data will be required for contract performance. All key personnel must have a SECRET clearance or higher and all other personnel who will do contract work must have clearances that are appropriate for their assignments. Electronic responses are acceptable if prepared in Microsoft 2007 compatible format; Email electronic responses to Barry Rothenberg (email: barry.rothenberg@ssp.navy.mil) with "Sources Sought" in the subject line of the Email. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The current proposed Period of Performance is estimated to be one base year plus four 1 year options. REQUIREMENT: The purpose of this FFP Services Contract is to provide SSP with Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS), Attack Weapons Systems (AWS) and Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) training management, development, sustainment and deployment. The Contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide the services as detailed in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Contracting Office Address: Barry Rothenberg, 1250 10th Street S.E., Suite 3600, Washington Navy Yard, 20374-5127 Place of Performance: Training facilities are located at Kings Bay, Ga. and Bangor, WA.