U.S. Army's Artillery and Chemical Training (ACT) (Re-compete) Sources Sought Notice

On behalf of the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Orlando is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in supporting a contract vehicle exclusive for worldwide Life-Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) for the U.S. Army's Artillery and Chemical Training (ACT) Training Aids, Devices, Simulations and Simulators (TADSS) devices. Prospective contractor personnel must possess, at a minimum, SECRET security clearance. This Sources Sought Notice is published in accordance with FAR Part 15.201(e), and is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor should it be construed as such. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of any information submitted in response to this sources sought. Respondents are advised that all submissions become government property and will not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information received, or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this sources sought notice. This notice can be accessed through the Contract Opportunities (FBO) section of the Beta.SAM.gov website at: https://beta.sam.gov/. The Government will continue to provide information, draft documents and other program updates on Beta.SAM.gov website as they become available. Beta.SAM.gov is the authoritative source for this requirement. Industry is highly encouraged to monitor this website for future postings. The results of this market survey will contribute in determining the Government's acquisition strategy. Based on the responses to this notice, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. This notice is open to any capable and qualified source, and partnering is encouraged. NOTE: If you are a small business interested in being the prime contractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, has changed. Deviation 2019-O0003 is now in effect which adds the definition of - Similarly Situated Entity and changes the 50% calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may now count - first tier subcontracted work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2019-O0003, dated 03 DEC 2018 at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html. To assist in our market research and determination of any applicable small business set-aside for this effort, if you are a small business interested in priming this effort and plan to utilize a - Similarly Situated Entity to meet the Limitation on Subcontracting, please identify the name & CAGE Code of the specific firm(s) you intend to partner/subcontract with to meet the requirements as well as their SB size status under the NAICS that you as the prime would assign for their workshare. Information regarding any planned similarly situated entity should be included in answering any questions outlined in the SSN in order to assist the Government's capability determination. All correspondence/questions regarding this notice shall be directed to the Contracting Office POCs listed below: POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION: Contracts POC: Keith Adams, Keith.l.adams3.civ@mail.mil, (407) 346-5329 Program POC: Brittney Johnson, Brittney.m.johnson12.civ@mail.mil, (407) 257-3543