Web Design & Hosting (.EDU)

This Sources Sought Notice is to solicit information and feedback from industry concerning the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Communications and Marketing Support. Communications and Marketing support may encompass web site design and hosting. The 10th Contracting Squadron, USAFA, is conducting market research to determine capable, experienced, and potential interested sources. The assigned NAICS is 541511-Custom Computer Programming Services Services and the size standard is $27.5 million. The Government is in the acquisition planning stages for this potential effort. In accordance with FAR 19.8(b), "contracts may be awarded to the SBA for performance by eligible 8(a) firms on either a sole source or competitive basis." Response to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not affect any 8(a) organization's ability to submit an offer when the solicitation is released. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. The information collected through this process is determined to be market research as described by FAR 2.101 and in accordance with FAR 10.002. This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP), and nothing shall be construed herein or through the Sources Sought process to commit or obligate the Government to further action. In addition, vendors responding to this notice shall bear all risks and expenses of any resources used to provide the requested information. The submission of capability information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The following is a synopsis of the potential requirement contained in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS): This potential requirement encompasses designing, hosting and potentially launching a consolidated USAFA website on an .edu domain incorporating multiple existing web presences. All information contained in the notice is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. All interested and qualified sources are asked to submit the following documentation and responses: a. Name of Company and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, E-mail Address, Website (if applicable), Business size for this NAICS code, CAGE code and DUNS Number. b. Examples of prior services provided of similar level of scope and complexity. c. The planned contract type is firm fixed price. Identify any comments or concerns with the contract type. d. Comments on the draft PWS, and the ability to accurately submit proposals (such as key technical criteria) and complete contract requirements based on the information contained in the PWS. e. Verify your ability to respond to such a draft solicitation within 30 days of an RFP notice or provide comments. Participants are allowed and encouraged to submit questions, comments, advice, and additional feedback. All information received that is marked "Proprietary" will be handled accordingly. Responses will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Responses are due no later than 5 Feb 2016, 4:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) to Melanie Caines, Contract Specialist, at melanie.caines@us.af.mil, 719-333-6483 and Alex Kephart, Contracting Officer, at alex.kephart@us.af.mil, 719-333-4143. Vendors are encouraged to submit responses as soon as possible as this is a time sensitive requirement. Contracting Office Address: 10th Contracting Squadron, USAFA, 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315 Attachments: 1. Draft USAFA Communications and Marketing Support PWS