MoI & MoD Storage & Refresh

There is no risk to you for participating in this survey. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no obligation incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S. government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. However, this is an important opportunity for you to influence the full range of elements supporting the acquisition strategy for this program. This survey, and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a "Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid", nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. Purpose RCC-Capital requests information from Contractors capable of providing supervision, personnel, equipment, supplies, lodging, transportation, security, tools, materials and other items, and non-personal services necessary to provide the survey and planning of all network infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacement requirements supporting various locations and improving the current state of operations for the Ministry of Defense (MoD) Network Operations Center (NOC), Ministry of Defense (MoD) Corps HQs, Ministry of Interior (MoI) Provincial Headquarter elements, Special Operation Forces and Afghan Air Corps units in the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In addition, to providing support for any outstanding requirements identified by the survey of the network security and storage, for the new MoD HQ building and the establishment of a backup MoD and MoI NOC (COOP) site to ensure continued operations in a disaster situation. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and award in conjunction with policies and procedures from FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition and contract strategy. The information received will be utilized by RCC-Capital in developing its acquisition strategy. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. All response submissions become Government property and will not be returned, including any proprietary information. RCC-Capital reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. ATTENTION: Contractors must be registered and approved in the Joint Contracting and Contingency System to be eligible for any future contract considerations. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the internet at www.jccs.gov. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION All interested parties shall submit a response that includes ALL of the following information: - Contractor Name and Address - JCCS Identification Number - AISA License Number - Cage Code - DUNS Number - Business Point of Contact and Title - A brief and concise, no more than 5 pages, capabilities statement that demonstrates: 1) corporate experience and ability to meet the stated requirements as outlined in the Request for Information and 2) the ability to recruit, hire, and clear personnel with the required qualifications - At least one (1) past performance reference within the last 3 years where your company performed network infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacement; Agency Name, Contract Number, Contract/Project Name, Period of Performance, Contract Value and a brief description of the services your company performed under the contract. Please state if performed as the prime or subcontractor. - Questions and/or concerns related to this Request for Information (RFI) shall be submitted no later than 5:00pm Afghanistan time on Wednesday, 14 January 2016. via email to Contracting Officer, Miriam J. Harris; Miriam.j.harris@afghan.swa.army.mil and Contract Specialist, Anita Maldonado, at anita.maldonado.ctr@afghan.swa.army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.