Statistical Modeling and Simulation COTs software and training

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION AND ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a request for quote or proposal. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, RFQ, contract, or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought is being issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the availability of statistical modeling Commercial-Over-the-Shelf (COTS) Software that will allow scientists and statisticians within the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) conduct complex modeling and simulation, such as agent-based models, social network analysis, and system dynamic models. In addition, the contractor shall have the capability to provide training on the software to ensure end users are familiar with the features and functionalities and can effectively perform studies independently. CTP is looking for a product similar to Anylogic Professional License (product number 742-0001) or equal to. Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to provide a COTs software product and training as identified in the above paragraph. The contractor shall also provide the following Business Information: 1. DUNS Number 2. Company Name 3. Company Address. 4. Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address 5. Type of company under NAICS, as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. Any potential government contract must be registered on the SAM located at http://www.sam.gov/index.asp. 6. Corporate structure (corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, professional corporation, etc.); 7. Current GSA Schedules appropriate to this Sources Sought 8. Current Government Wide Agency Contracts (GWACs) 9. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 10. Any applicable Socio-Economical Classification(s): 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned, Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned and Small Disadvantaged Business. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Interested parties having the capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements may submit capability statements via email. Responses shall be limited to 15 pages. Responses must be received in writing, by no later than May 12, 2016, 5:00 PM, Eastern Time. Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. Documentation should be emailed to: Jody OKash at Jody.OKash@fda.hhs.gov.