STINGRAY

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION and NOT A SOLICITATION. DESCRIPTION: Stingray Solicitation Number: ID05160018 (for planning purposes only) Agency: General Services Administration Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Location: FAS Acquisition Operations Division (5QZA) Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION and NOT A SOLICITATION. The Government is evaluating its options in determining a procurement strategy and contract type. OPENING STATEMENT: The Governments objective is to purchase tactical two-way sensor data transport suites, and associated spare parts and services, in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command. The purpose of this notice is to (1) solicit the names of interested vendor(s) and their business size (the Government will use this market research in determining its solicitation strategy), (2) announce the anticipated release of a solicitation for the required supplies and services, and (3) request capabilities statements from interested vendors. REQUIRING ACTIVITY: This is a requirement of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill AFB, Florida. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE: Vendors who can fulfill this requirement and who would be interested in submitting a proposal, in the event that a solicitation is issued, are requested to provide the following information in response to this request - 1. Name of company. 2. Address of company. 3. Name, phone number, and email address of company representative. 4. Size and/or socio-economic standing of company (e.g., large business, small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business). 5. A statement confirming that you have reviewed and can comply with the work description summary included with this announcement (below). 6. A statement describing existing relevant capabilities, or potential to acquire capabilities, of company. Email responses to: Martin Hamlin, Contracting Officer, at martin.hamlin@gsa.gov. To obtain current market information, the Government requests that all interested parties RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON OR BEFORE 14 APRIL 2017. The following information is provided: (1a) National Stock Number (NSN), if assigned: Not Applicable (1b) NAICS Code: 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (1c) Product Service Code: 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment (1d) Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees. (2) Specification/Description of Requirement (summary): GENERAL SCOPE - The general scope of the anticipated effort includes, but is not limited to, production and delivery of fully integrated, small form factor tactical suites with the ability to support Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) backhaul of sensor data (specifically full motion video) through a DISA Gateway for follow-on distribution to the Unified Video Dissemination System (UVDS) and Global Broadcast System (GBS) through the Defense Enterprise Computing Centers (DECCs) supporting UVDS and GBS. In addition, general scope includes necessary user, training, and operational manuals; identify/recommend/deliver bench stock, spare and consumable kits; facilitate/provide pre-deployment training; and secure/offer knowledgeable world-wide deployable field service representatives (FSRs). Performance will require employees to have active SECRET security clearances. (3) Manufacturer: Not applicable. (4) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description: Varies, see above. (5) Predominant material of manufacture: Varies. (6) Quantity, including any options for additional quantities: To be determined. (7) Unit of issue: Varies. (8) Destination information: End items shall be delivered to, and services perform at, MacDill AFB, Florida, and other locations to be determined. (9) Delivery schedule: To be determined. (10) Duration of the contract period: Potential for five years (for example, a one-year base period and four one-year option periods). (11) Contract award - (i) A description of the procedures to be used in awarding the contract: Open market request for proposals. The Government has not yet determined the method of proposal evaluation. (ii) The anticipated award date: To be determined. (12) Architect'Engineer project Information: Not applicable. (13) (i) FAR clause at 52.225-3, Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreements'Israeli Trade Act, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable. (ii) FAR clause at 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable. (iii) FAR clause at 52.225-11, Buy American Act'Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods'Buy American Act'Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause: Not applicable. (14) Non-competitive information: Not applicable. (15) Fair opportunity/award consideration: Solicitation strategy has not yet been finalized. In the absence of adequate response to this notice from eligible and technically responsive small businesses, the Government anticipates soliciting all responsible sources. (16) Solicitation availability: If a solicitation is released, it will be released through this GPE (Government-wide Point of Entry) portal (FedBizOpps). A written (hard copy) solicitation will not be issued. (17) Electronic data interchange: Not applicable. (18) Technical data source: Solicitation. END OF SYNOPSIS