Software Engineering and Techology Support (SETS) to support Software Technology Support Center (STSC)

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. This sources sought shall not be construed as a formal solicitation, Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. At this time there are no funds allocated or set aside for the future of this requirement. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. The 309th Aircraft Maintenance Wing, 517th Software Maintenance Squadron, Software Technology Support Center (STSC) at Hill AFB, Utah is interested in receiving capability statements from qualified prospective suppliers and internal entities capable of providing Software Engineering and Technology Support (SETS) in accordance with the instructions set forth in this Sources Sought. The Government is requesting information on the tasks listed below as part of its market research in the interest of obtaining capability statements for a competitive acquisition from qualified contractors. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519. The small business size standard is $25M (annual gross revenue for the last three fiscal years not to exceed $25M). Based on the size standard established for the Data Management Organization (DMO) please provide whether or not your company is small or large. All vendors are encouraged to respond. If your company is a small business concern, please indicate what type of small business. Types of "small business concerns" include small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business. If business size is transitioning to other than "Small Business" in the next 90 days, please indicate such. In rendering the foregoing services, outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training and/or services to complement the Government's technical expertise in accomplishing its mission. The nature of this work will at times require the contractor be capable of quick response to stringent deadlines. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to receive feedback from industry in regard to the following, and is in support of market research. Information is being gathered to determine if more than one supplier has the capability to fully meet the Government's stated requirements. Requirement The required support will fall into one of the following categories: Engineering and Technology Consulting, Software Sustainment of Information Technology/Global Information Grid type systems, CMMI and other Expert Assessments, Training and Consulting; Software & Systems Technology Conference Management; CrossTalk Production; or Just-in-Time Consulting Resource Management. Engineering and Technology Expert Assessments, Training and Consulting Services to provide CMMI and other process assessments, system analysis, evaluations of complex programs, expert advice, technology adoption, software sustainment, and training for the efficient and effective improvement and operation of STSC and STSC Customer organizations, processes, activities or systems. Software & Systems Technology Conference Management Services to provide the management of the annual Software & Systems Technology Conference. CrossTalk Production Services to provide the bimonthly production of CrossTalk, The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. In producing CrossTalk the contractor will comply with the CrossTalk Publication Process and the CrossTalk Style Guidelines. Just-in-Time Consulting Resource Management Services to provide the management of STSC's Just-in-Time Consulting resources. The response should also include the following Business Information in addition to the capability statements: 1) Sources Sought Number 2) DUNS Number 3) Company Name 4) Company Address 5) Company Point of Contacts, Phone, FAX, and Email Address. POC's should include individual(s) who is(are) duly authorized in managing any/all technical issues and/or questions, and individual(s) who is(are) authorized in managing any/all contractual issues and/or questions. 6) Type of Company (i.e. small business, large business, educational institution, etc.) The final date to submit questions for this RFI is 3/22/12. Please submit all information to the following: OO-ALC/PKEAX, Attention: Claude T Griffiths claude.griffiths@hill.af.mil