SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- DocAve Supply and Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 9/6/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334112
— Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Station Support/Simplified Acquisitions, 31 Center Drive, Room 1B59, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
- ZIP Code
- 20892
- Solicitation Number
- HHS-NIH-NIDA(SSSA)-SS-2013-3077452
- Archive Date
- 9/28/2013
- Point of Contact
- Hunter A. Tjugum, Phone: 301 435 8780
- E-Mail Address
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hunter.tjugum@nih.gov
(hunter.tjugum@nih.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation, request for proposals (RFP), proposal abstracts, nor a request for quotations (RFQ). The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources that includes; (1) other than small businesses (large businesses, education institutions, non-profits, etc.); (2) small business sources; (3) HubZone small businesses; (4) service-disabled small businesses; (5) veteran-owned small businesses; (6) 8(a) small businesses; (7) veteran-owned small businesses; (8) woman-owned small businesses; (9) small disadvantaged businesses; and (10) private contractors and consultants, who can perform the requirements of the size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code as specified below. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. The notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. The information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a small business social-economic set-aside, competitive or non-competitive method is possible, and to determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government's requirement. ALL organizations with the capability and availability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are invited to submit a response to this notice. NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing and the associated small business size standard of 1000 employees. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) relies on an efficient and adaptable Information Technology (IT) environment to facilitate achievement of its mission. The Information Resource and Technology Management Branch (IRTMB), of the Office of Resource Management (ORM) is the focal point for IT within the Institute. IRTMB is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and security of the Headquarters (HQ) IT infrastructure; the provision of related IT services and equipment for NIMH HQ and extramural offices and divisions; and the oversight of the NIMH's IT program including compliance with Federal, Department and National Institutes of Health (NIH) policies and guidance on IT capital planning, security, and eGovernment. As the Institute expands its usage of the SharePoint technology for collaboration and document management, the time and resources needed to manage this environment has increased proportionally, with the complexity being compounded by the introduction of new technologies. The IRMTB requires a contractor to maintain a comprehensive software package called AvePoint, to streamline the administrative and support services required for SharePoint, including live phone support, and web and email support, including all releases, service packs, and upgrades. The additional essential government features that this technology procurement needs to achieve consists of the following elements: Optimization for full range of IT resources and services available to the NIMH HQ community through the effective operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the NIMHnet, attached devices, and associated software. Leveraging technology investments into a cohesive data storage and migration operation. Selection of technology enhancements allowing future expansion in continuity of operations, high availability and disaster preparedness. Management and operation of the NIMHnet in accordance with applicable Federal, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), NIH, and NIMH policies and procedures, and IT best practices. Respondents that believe that they are manufacturers or authorized resellers of the IT equipment specified in this announcement must provide, as part of their response: (a) product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) product description; (c) all relevant information and documentation that the item(s) offered meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics as specified in the purchase description; quantity; estimated price or cost; shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and delivery date after receipt of order. CAPABILITY STATEMENT /INFORMATION SOUGHT Interested parties are expected to review this notice to familiarize itself with the requirements of this project. Failure to do so will be at your firm's own risk. Respondents must provide, as part of their responses, clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the services and supplies specified in this notice. Respondents must provide a general overview of the respondents' opinions about the difficulty and /or feasibility of the potential requirement, and any information regarding innovative ideas or concepts. Also, information must be provided in sufficient details of the respondents' (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements. All responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to Hunter Tjugum, Contract Specialist @ Hunter.Tjugum@nih.gov on or before September 12, 2013, 4:30 p.m. eastern time. Facsimile responses will be accepted at 301-480-1358. The response must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2" x 11" paper size, with 1" top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. CONCLUDING STATEMENTS Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
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