SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Fiber Optic Vouchers
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 611710
— Educational Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, MICC, MICC - Fort Gordon, 419 B St., Bldg 29718, 3rd Floor, Fort Gordon, Georgia, 30905-5719, United States
- ZIP Code
- 30905-5719
- Solicitation Number
- 0010789902
- Point of Contact
- Tara L. McAdoo, Phone: 7067911831
- E-Mail Address
-
tara.l.mcadoo.civ@mail.mil
(tara.l.mcadoo.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain questions concerning this market research. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 611170. The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of qualified commercial sources technically capable of providing fiber optics certification standards for Electronic Technicians. The program must align with the current Electronic Technicians Association International (ETA) curriculum used throughout the Army. This requirement is for Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) and Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) certification testing vouchers. This requirement also consists the certification exam material. On-line certification testing, for students to take the Fiber Optics Installation and Technician certification test and earn an approved commercial certification. Students will be evaluated on their ability to comprehend and define fundamental fiber optic systems and components. Students will also be tested on their ability to install and service fiber optics communications cabling. Students take the test once they have completed courseware and the required training. Testing must be provided by a certified company authorized by a governing body to provide this service. Certification activity needs to verify that students have had sufficient training in industry standards, including troubleshooting techniques, knowledge of test equipment, and installation procedures. Testing should be aligned with the ISO 17024 standards, and collaborating with education providers and industry professionals. Certification tests the knowledge and hands-on skills needed in today's electronics industry. Potential offerors having the skills, experience, professional qualifications, and capabilities necessary to perform the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via e-mail. The Capability statements shall not exceed five (5) pages and must include the following: 1) Company name and Point of Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, web-site, etc.); 2) DUNS number and CAGE code; 3) Small Business Size/Certification (to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.); and 4) Familiarity and knowledge of the requirement. Responses are due no later than 1600 EST, 4 April 2016, and shall be electronically submitted to Martina C. Bond martina.c.bond.civ@mail.mil. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/409fa70fea3f8bb4751e26c3dfe246e9)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon, Georgia, 30905, United States
- Zip Code: 30905
- Zip Code: 30905
- Record
- SN04064176-W 20160330/160328234221-409fa70fea3f8bb4751e26c3dfe246e9 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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