SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Intelligence Information Reports - RFI
- Notice Date
- 8/29/2017
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Security Service, Headquarters, Russell-Knox Building, 27130 Telegraph Rd., Quantico, Virginia, 22134, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22134
- Solicitation Number
- HS0021-18-RFI-IIR
- Point of Contact
- Timothy Walling, Phone: 5713056530, Renee S Staton, Phone: 5713056031
- E-Mail Address
-
timothy.a.walling.civ@mail.mil, renee.s.staton.civ@mail.mil
(timothy.a.walling.civ@mail.mil, renee.s.staton.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ. Furthermore, those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt - IF a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Defense Security Service (DSS) is not at this time seeking proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or RFQ. If a solicitation is released, it will be via the Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE) at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this RFI. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned.PURPOSE OF THIS RFI This is a RFI used to identify potential sources that are interested in and capable of providing for assistance to the Collection Management Branch (CMB) to generate Intelligence Information Reports (IIRs) from cases. The Defense Security Service (DSS) is conducting market research to determine the extent of competition in the market place and any applicable set-aside opportunities. Numerous companies were found capable of providing the service via GSA and FBO.gov; however, furthering that market research, DSS would like for industry to provide feedback on the attached DRAFT solicitation and questions below. The Government anticipates an award prior to the end of this calendar year. As a result, any information and/or feedback that industry can provide would be helpful in us determining a path forward for this acquisition.SUBMISSION DIRECTIONS Responses to the RFI should be in the form of a.pdf file no longer than 10 pages with type face no smaller than 12 point and include the name of the firm which the respondent represents. The e-mail subject must contain this RFI number in the subject line. Each respondent shall provide their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and the associated size standard. RFI submissions shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to Responses Due: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 by 1600 to Mr. Timothy Walling at timothy.a.walling.civ@mail.mil. All responses should be unclassified and reviewed to ensure consideration of operational sensitivities. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. QUESTIONS Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail timothy.a.walling.civ@mail.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. (No phone calls please.) DSS will respond to any question at its discretion. Any questions shall be sent via email to the above addresses and shall NOT contain proprietary information. RESPONSES REQUESTED DSS would like information and comments on the following: 1. Provide your company name, point of contact, business size (large or small), socio-economic status for all North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) codes you operate under. 2. Please provide suggestions on the NAICS preferred by the contractor and explanation on the suitability of this code for the requirement described above. 3. Please email a capability statement based on the above objective and scope. Indicate if you previously supported all areas of the scope identified above and provide a detailed explanation of your efforts provided. 4. Do you typically provide these services on-site at the client's site or off-site at your facility(s) or both? Please elaborate regarding how your support services are provided within each setting (on/off site). 5. Describe your recruiting process and ability to locate and hire skilled personnel. Provide your staff turnover rate for past three (3) years. What best practices do you employ for staff retention and recruitment? 6. The Government's preferred contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for this requirement. Please provide suggestions on the contract type preferred by the contractor and explanation if it is different than the Government's preferred contract type. 7. The Government will require a Secret facility clearance at time of proposal submission. 8. The Government is contemplating a multiple year contract. Please provide suggestions on the Government's approach. 9. Please provide a response on the type of labor categories that you would utilize to meet the above objective and scope. Please also identify those positions that you would believe should be considered key personnel. 10. Do you have any recommendations for a proposed CLIN structure and provide any feedback that would enable the DSS to make the solicitation stronger and/or clearer to the commercial market place? 11. How much time would you need to provide an acceptable quote? 12. Please review the attached DRAFT solicitation and provide any input that could make the contract stronger. 13. If there are any other questions or comments, please submit them along with your response.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/7d625b1322187b96b7c90d0f3714e3ef)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, Virginia, 22134, United States
- Zip Code: 22134
- Zip Code: 22134
- Record
- SN04651134-W 20170831/170829232903-7d625b1322187b96b7c90d0f3714e3ef (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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