Strategic Leader Conference

Sources Sought Notice: This notice is for market research only, with the intent to identify both large and smallbusinesses under the special socioeconomic categories identified in FAR 19.203 (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) that are interested in and capable of performing the requirements in the attached requirements document. This sources sought notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Each interested party should submit a tailored capabilities statement for this requirement not to exceed fifteen (15) pages (including any attachments) that clearly details the firm's ability to perform the aspects of the requirement described within this Sources Sought Notice. Each interested party must articulate its qualifications and capability to support the requirements of the attached requirements document. Specifically, the Government requests that capabilities statements include the following information: 1. Vendor's business name, point of contact, address, and DUNS number. 2. Indication of the concern's current certified business and socioeconomic status/category and small business size status specifically under NAICS code 611430 or alternate recommended NAICS code if the vendor believes an alternate NAICS code is applicable; this indication should be clearly marked on the first page of the capabilities statement. 3. A statement or explanation of the company's background, technical expertise, experience, staffing, and other capabilities that demonstrate the company's ability to perform the required services identified in the PWS. 4. What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? 5. Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details. 6. Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details. 7. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks? 8. Provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PWS for the base period as well as the option periods. 9. Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc. 10. Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women- Owned, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern, or 8(a) entity. 11. Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding section of the PWS. 12. Does this requirement appear to be appropriate for a firm fixed priced (FFP) acquisition? If not, please provide an explanation as to why, the type of contract that is appropriate including an explanation as to why this contract type is most appropriate.If a portion of this PWS can be FFP, please specify. 13. Does this Performance Work Statement (PWS) provide sufficient information for you to submit a proposal? If not, what additional information is required? 14. Are there any ambiguities that require clarification? 15. Are the standards of performance clear? 16. Are there additional standards that should be incorporated? Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Electronic files shall be no larger than 5 MB. Each electronic submission shall include: 1) "Strategic Leader Conference Capabilities Statement" in the subject line. 2) If the submission includes more than one email, the file number and total filesbeing submitted (e.g., File 1 of 4, File 2 of 4, etc.) in the subject line. 3) In the body of the email, include a Point of Contact (POC), phone number, and email address of the person to be Contacted regarding any correspondence between the Government and the vendor. This person should be a primary contact and capable of addressing questions or issues associated with the submission or content of the capabilities statement. 4) Include a brief summary of the email's content, the vendor's name, and mailing address. 5) The capabilities statement attachment. All capabilities statements sent in response to the Sources Sought must be submitted via e-mail to jade.c.gaston.civ@mail.mil, no later than 1:00 PM EST, on Wednesday, 22 July 2020. No telephonic submissions will be accepted. Additionally, please send a courtesy copy to Alexander Obriwin; alexander.s.obriwin.civ@mail.mil.