This is a Sources Sought, hereafter referred to as "Request," for a tentative requirement to provide non-personal select and native programming, budget and resource data input systems (SnaP) technical core decision support and custom computing support services to CAPE as set forth in this document. As part of its market research, Washington Headquarters Services/Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) is issuing this request to determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested small businesses across various economic categories exist with the capability to provide these services. This request is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No Solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFP/RFQ/IFB. WHS is not required to use eBuy for any resulting solicitation. The Government does not intend to make an award based only on responses to this request. This Request is for market research purposes only, and is issued to assist in determining capable contractors who can perform the requirement prior to finalizing the acquisition strategy. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this sources sought notice. This Request is for informational and planning purposes only. The below critical task describes the anticipated scope of services which may vary from the work in a final PWS included in any subsequent solicitation. The Contractor must: - Develop and operate the systems and applications to collect the IT Budget, supplementary Programming and Budgetary data, Congressional Justification Book (CJB) data, Cyber Operations CJB data, Multiyear Procurement data to support multiple Congressional reporting requirements, SPECTRUM Relocation Fund data, Defense Business System (DBS) certification data, Data Center data, Facility Energy data and manage and report on Counternarcotics Resources transactions at the obligation level of detail. - Provide system and application end-user assistance through validation reports and tools, training sessions, and telephone support. - Make data available for broad DoD analysis using analytical tools and integrated displays, enhancing its usefulness. - Publish reports and CJBs to Congress, OMB, and users. - Provide expert advice to leadership on methods to improve the Select and Native Programming Data Input System (SNaP), the SNaP Information Technology System (SNaP-IT), SNaP-SPECTRUM Relocation Fund II application (SNaP-SRF II), SNaP-Multiyear Procurement application (SNaP-MYP), SNaP - Facility Energy (SNaP-FE), Defense Information Technology Investment Portal (DITIP), Data Center Inventory Management application (DCIM) and Counternarcotics Resources business operations. - Carry out initiatives improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department's Planning, Programming and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) procees, SNaP, SNaP-IT, SNaP-SRF II, SNaP-FE, SNaP-MYP, DITIP, DCIM, and Counternarcotics Resources processes, systems, and data. - Improve the usefulness of SNaP, SNaP-IT, SNaP-SRF II, SNaP-FE, SNaP-MYP, DITIP, DCIM, and Counternarcotics Resources and their structure. The anticipated period of performance for this effort is a maximum of three (3) years which includes a one (1) year base period and up to two (2) one (1) year option periods. The contractor may be required to perform services at the following locations: The greater National Capital Region (NCR) area of Washington, D.C. Services may also be performed at the contractor's Defense Security Services approved facility up to the Secret level when necessary. All information received in response to this request marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. Responses to this request will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this sources sought notice. WHS will not pay for information received in response to this request. Security Requirements: All Contractor supplied personnel shall possess SECRET security clearance beginning day one of contract. Small businesses that are certified and qualified under NAICS Code 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) are encouraged to respond, however, any contractor who is qualified, experienced, and capable of providing the specified requirements/services are encouraged to respond to this Request. If you have a GSA Schedule please provide it and the corresponding SIN. Interested sources are encouraged to respond to this Request by submitting a Capabilities Statement not exceeding five (5) total pages, which includes the following information: 1. On page one (1), begin by providing your company information as follows: Company name, address, phone number, CAGE code, DUNS number and point of contact (name, phone and e-mail). Also include your company business size status, and any applicable Federal Supply Schedule(s) along with expiration dates. 2. Detailed information that describes your company's capability to satisfy the requirements set forth in the attached Critical Capabilities document for the "Select and Native Programming, Budget and Resource Data Input Systems (SNaP) Technical Core Decision Support and Custom Computing Services Project". Your capabilities statement shall not reiterate or duplicate the language set forth in this attachment, but rather, your capabilities statement shall demonstrate your company's ability to perform these critical tasks. In addition, your capabilities statement should specify any subcontractor roles. Do not submit pricing information in response to this sources sought notice. 3. Your response to this notice is limited to ten (10) letter size, single sided pages including all attachments, charts, etc. (single spaced, 11 point font minimum excluding charts and graphics), and should This indication should be clearly marked on the first page of the response. 4. Teaming Arrangements: All responses/capabilities statements that involve teaming arrangements shall include all of the requested information for each contractor on the proposed team. Please include if you are interested in providing these services as a prime or a subcontractor. Submit Sources Sought responses by 11:00 AM on November 16, 2015 to: Daniel Quinn, Contract Specialist, via email at daniel.m.quinn1.civ@mail.mil AND Courtney Fluellen, Contract Specialist, via email at courtney.r.fluellen.civ@mail.mil. Small Business Point of Contact is as follows: Janique Hudson, Small Business Specialist, Washington Headquarters Services Office of Small Business Programs, 703-545-1806.
