Request for Information /Sources Sought

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS). This RFI/SS does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. 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 advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. This RFI/SS is to gauge interest in an six (6) month extension of services to Contract - IDIQ W81XWH-12-D-0022 (from 1 Oct 17 - 31 Mar 18) which the Government plans to award to the incumbent contractor (Universal Consoluting Services) to continue to provide all information management /information technology and related support services necessary to fully support, maintain and manage USAMRMC programs, in the service areas of System Administration, Database Development and Administration, Oracle Application Development and Administration, Administrative Support, Software Programming and Development, Program/Project Management Support, Web Support, Graphic Support, Enterprise Architecture Support, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Support, Content Management Support (including SharePoint), and other functional and Information Technology (IT) consulting services for the next six (6) months. This requirement is under the 8(a) program and only responses from program 8(a) vendors shall be accepted. A six (6) month extension is required to support and award of this continuation of services NLT 30 September 2017. A Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting a sole source award to the incumbent contractor (Universal Consulting) will be posted IAW far 6.305, after review and evaluation of any submitted responses to thisi RFI/SS. Justification Authority for J&A will be FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. If submitting a response to this RFI/SS, please submit a capability statement that describes relevant past performance based upon the size and scope of this requirement stated below. Contractors shall describe/outline company specific capabilities that match the size and scope stated below: This requirement will provide IM/IT support services for the following task areas: a. System Administration: Design, development, administration, troubleshooting, debugging, technical support, implementation and maintenance of all hardware, operating systems, storage networks, virtual environments and application software. b. Database Administration: Support, maintenance, monitoring, patching, administration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases (current versions). c. Application Development: Design, develop, test and deploy application code supported by Oracle and MS SQL databases. d. Administrative and Documentation Support: Comprehensive administrative support, including Technical Writing. Reviews reports and publications pertinent to RDT&E efforts supported by USAMRMC and performed by their contractors, grantees, and intergovernmental contractors. Recommends revisions to improve accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of research program objectives and/or to comply with applicable regulations. Ensures primary distribution to the Defense Technical Information Center. e. Software Programming and Development: Software programming, development, and integration support, including maintenance and modification of existing software, and development of new applications. f. Program/Project Management Support: Full program/project management support, in all service areas including Information Assurance, IV&V, COOP, and transition planning. g. Web Support: Comprehensive web support, including design, development, maintenance and administration of existing and new websites and web portals. h. Graphics and Media Support: Print graphics, digital media, multimedia (video), and 3d graphic support. i. Enterprise Architecture Support: Planning, directing and controlling business processes and supporting IT systems. j. IT Policy and Planning Support: Assist with managing the strategic and long-range planning processes of the USAMRMC. Coordinates the development and review of policies and procedures for management and use of IT resources, including all computing, telecommunications, and associated resources. k. VTC Support: Support services for video teleconferencing, including scheduling, hardware maintenance, and administration. l. SharePoint Management Support: Administration and management of SharePoint and/or other content-management systems. m. OpenText Content Server Support: Services for the expanded implementation of the CS 10 or newer Application. n. Consultants: Subject Matter experts (SME), Technical Consultants, Functional Analysts, Data Analysts, and other related technical support. o. Systems Engineering Support: Plan and engineer USAMRMC's IT systems infrastructure including the implementation and design of hardware and software. p. Systems Integration Security Support: Design, implementation, and integration of USAMRMC IT systems solutions including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. q. Help Desk Support: Technical Help Desk Support including, Tier II and III technicians. The Government estimates that 36 (FTEs) Support Personnel will be needed to fulfill the task requirements, per option period, based on historical and projected workload. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY to allow any potential sources that can provide IM/IT Support Services for USAMRMC, Fort Detrick Maryland (in the timeframe required) the opportunity to submit their interest. The information provided in the RFI/SS is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI/SS should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. The Government will not entertain questions regarding this RFI/SS/Market Research. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Responses received will be evaluated; however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.