SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Industrial Base Information Center (IBIC) Sources Sought Synopsis - FA8601-15-R-0024 Sources Sought Synopsis
- Notice Date
- 2/6/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561110
— Office Administrative Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/PZIO - WPAFB, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, 45433-5309, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-5309
- Solicitation Number
- FA8601-15-R-0024-SSS
- Archive Date
- 3/7/2015
- Point of Contact
- Laura E. Caravantes, Phone: (937)522-4540
- E-Mail Address
-
laura.caravantes@us.af.mil
(laura.caravantes@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 29 Jan 15 PDF Version of FA8601-15-R-0024 INDUSTRIAL BASE INFORMATION CENTER (IBIC) SOURCES SOUGHT The Government is conducting market research and identifying, as potential sources, companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of the follow-on contract for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/RX) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. CAUTION: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet AFRL's requirements. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, AFLCMC is not at this time seeking proposals, and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this sought does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a document containing a description of the IBIC requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Laura Caravantes (AFLCMC/PZIOA), laura.caravantes@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This acquisition aims to obtain a broad range of services and expertise that are not available within the AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to support AFRL/RX's mission by supporting the planning and execution activities. This includes information resource planning, information system support, and information distribution for the Manufacturing Technology Division. REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall maintain and operate an up-to-date, efficient Industrial Base Information Center (IBIC). The IBIC is a support activity of the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Manufacturing Technology Division. The IBIC provides timely information about the Defense Technology and Industrial Base (DTIB) to directly support the planning and execution activities of the Directorate and related Government users. Work shall comply with government and local laws and regulations. The contractor shall provide all supervision of contractor personnel. The contractor shall: (1) Provide the Air Force a capability to rapidly research industrial base topics for the purpose of identifying current and future impacts to materiel requirements. These topics include, but are not limited to characterizing industrial capabilities, assessing capacity constraints, preparing forecasts of market demand/supply vulnerability and analyzing the financial viability of suppliers within the DTIB. (2) Be the primary source to identify, access, collect and integrate relevant information from multiple government and commercial sources into concise products (reports, tabulated data, and graphics) in support of the Air Force's execution of the Industrial Responsiveness Program. (3) Maintain a repository of generated products, reference sources and supporting data in the appropriate format (paper and/or electronic). (4) Distribute such information to government individuals and agencies, as authorized by the Government Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP). Further details may be found on the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY Part I. Business Information Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners: • Company/Institute Name: • Address: • Point of Contact: • CAGE Code: • Phone Number: • E-mail Address: • Web Page URL: • Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 561110 - Office Administrative Services, $7.5M Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is: o Small Business (Yes / No) o Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) o Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No) o Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No) o 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) o HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) o Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) o Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No) *All interested contractors must be registered in SAM in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. The government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. • A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership). • Please provide a statement that the respondent will allow or will not allow the Government to release proprietary data. • Please provide a statement to acceptability of the following proposed provisions and clauses, as they are determined to be consistent with customary commercial practice. • FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) • FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) • FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sep 2006) • FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) • FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) • FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) • FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) • DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Dec 2014) • 252.209-7992 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations (Dec 2014) • AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Nov 2012) • AFFARS 5352.242-9001, Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contractor Personnel (Nov 2012) • AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 2012) • AFLCMC/PZIO H003-Procedures for Returning Government-Issued Identification Credentials (Oct 2013) • FAR 52.228-5, Insurance--Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) • DFARS 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative (Sep 2011) • AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Apr 2014) • AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations (Nov 2012) ATTENTION small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort: No set aside decision has been made; however, the Air Force is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for Small Businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that two or more small businesses prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the entire scope of the IBIC effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The clause reads, in part, as follows: "Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)... (c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for - (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract Performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern... ". Provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided. ATTENTION all potential respondents: The acquisition strategy for this program has not been finalized. If this acquisition is not set aside for small business, it is anticipated that the contract may contain a small business utilization requirement. Please provide feedback on the requirement and what areas are likely candidates for SB subcontracting. Part II. Capability Survey Questions 1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure. 2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). 3. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing technical reports. 4. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in providing information research, company financial & market evaluation support to identified acquisition programs. Identify what commercial data sources, if any, are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items. 5. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product/service from being a viable solution to our requirement? 6. Describe your capabilities and experience in project planning, work breakdown structures, resource allocations, schedule tracking, risk analysis and cost management. 7. Are there established market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences. If your company is interested, e-mail your responses to laura.caravantes@us.af.mil. E-mail responses should be received no later than 20 February 2015. Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response. Also, please mail two original signed copies of your response, on or before the same date, to: AFLCMC/PZIOA, Bldg 1, Room 109 Attn: Laura Caravantes 1940 Allbrook Dr Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5344 (937) 522-4540 All responses must be UNCLASSIFIED; no classified material will be accepted or considered with this Sources Sought Synopsis. The response to Part I. Business Information should be single spaced, 12pt font. The response to Part II. Capabilities should be limited to no more than 20 pages (8.5x11 inches), single spaced, 12pt font. In addition, identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The Air Force will handle proprietary items in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104. Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered and posted on this FedBizOps website, unless some release of proprietary information is involved or the answer addresses a question peculiar to a company or that company's response. Information feedback sessions may be offered to respondents after the sources sought assessments are completed. An Industry Day (date to be determined) with one-on-one information sessions with respondents may be offered to clarify the Government's understanding of their submittal, the capability ramifications, or to discuss their business approach. Attachment: DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS)
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