Recovery -- Stakeholder Consulting and Outreach Planning Services for Broadband Grant Program

RECOVERY -- This is a combined Sources Sought synopsis/for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Parts 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a requirement for capable Sources. Reference Number NTIA9000-9-09456 is issued as a Request for Information/Sources and is being contemplated as a 100% set aside for small business. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has a requirement to procure consulting services to advise and assist the agency with planning and development for outreach and stakeholder involvement in the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, which is included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Act). The Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information (NTIA Assistant Secretary) to issue grants to promote broadband expansion and innovation programs to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband services. The consultant shall be familiar with the management and organization of large federal assistance programs, and must have knowledge of broadband issues and relevant industry and policy stakeholders. NTIA also seeks a consultant who has familiarity with Department of Commerce organization and culture. The applicable NAICS Code is 541611 -Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The Size Standard dollar amount is $6.0 million. The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may issue zero or one award. Once a Solicitation is issued, the resultant award shall be made on a best value basis. Best value evaluation factors include the following: 1) Approach- The likelihood of effectively meeting the requirements; 2) Past Performance- The relevance and quality of prior performance; and 3) Price- The amount, realism and consistency of the evaluated price. The evaluation shall be based on use of the adjectival scheme as follows: Outstanding (O)- Conspicuously striking in eminence; Good (G)- Beneficial and worthwhile; sound and valid; Adequate (A)- Reasonably sufficient and suitable; Marginal (M)- Minimally suitable at the lower limit. The forthcoming solicitation document and incorporated clauses will be those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 2005-25. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://acquisition.gov/far. All interested contractors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at the CCR website www.ccr.gov and must provide a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications (ORCA). The Government shall issue and award a firm fixed price purchase order to the offeror who best meets the requirements resulting from the upcoming solicitation. SUBMISSION: No Pricing is to be Submitted with this Notice. Contractors must submit a complete response - which shall including the Company Name, Address, Telephone Number, Point of Contact, Technical/Business Qualifications and ORCA Registration confirmation in order to receive full consideration. Responses must be received by 12:00 Noon, March 30, 2009. Responses are to be emailed to james.webb@noaa.gov. NO QUESTIONS OR EMAILS SHALL BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO NTIA. Point of Contact James Anthony Webb, Jr, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-713-0838 X102, Fax 301-713-0809, Email james.webb@noaa.gov. James Anthony Webb, Jr, DOC/NOAA/AGO External Client Division, 1305 East West Highway, Sta. 7520, Silver Spring, MD 20910.