Research Support and Instructional Support System Program

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number FA252121QB047 shall be used to reference any written responses to this sources sought. Patrick Space Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 611430. The size standard for NAICS is $12.0M. The requirement is for Research Support and Instructional Support System Services for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI). The requirement details are outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Government is considering an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract type for this effort for contractor to perform support services as defined in the PWS and further specified in the separately issued delivery/task orders. Request interested vendors answer questions in attached document in notice to assist Government team in finalizing the PWS. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, GSA contract number and expiration (if applicable), and any related specifications/drawings. NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER! 45 CONS is interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, or SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Note: Responses to this Sources Sought should also state whether or not at least 50% of the cost incurred will be for Prime company personnel (Ref FAR 52.219-14(c)(1)). As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The response must not exceed 5 pages. (The 5-page limit will not include the contractor cover page or contractor responses to questions. Please use a separate attachment to respond to the questions.) Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Responses may be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer, Terry Clark: terry.clark.6@spaceforce.mil. To ensure responses are received, all correspondences submitted to Terry Clark shall be courtesy copied (cc'd) to Contracting Officer, Robert Beaudry: robert.beaudry@spaceforce.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through FedBizOpps. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 1500 EST, 15 Jun 2021 Two Attach: PWS and Sources Sought Questions